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There are 13km of passages and halls within the walls of the Gariep Dam. During the annual water festival, church services and dances are held.

Area: Gariep Dam, Xhariep Region, Free State, South Africa

South of Elim on the R578 to Giyani. Offers angling, camping, yachting and picnics.

Area: Louis Trichardt, Vhembe Region, Limpopo, South Africa

The club was formed in 2001. Many outings are to local farms. Nqweba Dam, when it has water, attracts many species of water birds. The club welcomes tourists who are birdwatchers or who seek guidance on local birds.

Number: +27 049 891 0840

Area: Graaff-Reinet, Cacadu District, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Situated between Magaliesberg & Daspoortrand/Witwatersrand. Described as the most beautiful man made lake in Africa. Shoreline of 56km.

Area: Hartbeespoort Dam, Bojanala East, North West, South Africa

Internationally famous Park. See many reptiles, mammals and birds and enjoy a lazy cruise on the dam ferry.

Number: +27 012 253 1162

Area: Hartbeespoort Dam, Bojanala East, North West, South Africa

Situated adjacent to the Cecil Payne Sport Complex in Maraisburg. Activities allowed on the dam are rowing and angling.

Area: Roodepoort, West Rand District, Gauteng, South Africa

The only dam wall in South Africa with a typical Roman triumphal arch.

Area: Brits, Bojanala East, North West, South Africa

Man-made plaster dam. Haven for several species of birds and wild geese. Braai facilities.

Area: Postmasburg, Green Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa