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The Gariep Dam on the Orange River covers over 374 sq km and can hold up to 5 958,3 million cubic metres of water.

Area: Colesberg (Including Norvalspond), Karoo, Northern Cape, South Africa

Cinderella Dam provides the sun, the shade and the water ? all you have to do is bring the food to enjoy a perfect picnic.

Area: Boksburg (Including Vosloorus), Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa

The dam lives up to its Zulu name which means end of suffering, for Ladysmith have experienced perrenial flooding for more than 150 years. Situated 4km outside the town's CBD, it is an engineering masterpiece, with a 760km long wall and water covering ...

Number: +27 036 637 2992

Area: Ladysmith, Battlefields, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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