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GARIEP DAM NATURE RESERVE


Postal address: P O HENDRIK VERWOERD DAM, 9922, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-52172-ASK 26

Tel (South Africa): 052172-ASK 26

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Web Home Page: http://www.glen.agric.za/nature/gariep.htm


Our situation/ areas of operation:

FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

GAME/NATURE RESERVE

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GAME VIEWING, FISHING With a surface area of more than 36 000 ha when it is full, the Gariep Dam (formerly the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam) ranks as the largest expanse of inland water in South Africa. Built across the Orange River, the dam is almost completely surrounded by nature reserves: the Oviston Nature Reserve lies on its southern shore, within the Eastern Cape province; Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve is situated immediately to the east: and the nature reserve that bears the dam's name stretches along its northern shore. The 11 237-ha Gariep Nature Reserve is predominantly grassland, with the occasional rocky ridge and outcrop. A number of game species, such as springbok, black wildebeest, blesbok, mountain reedbuck and steenbok, can be seen, as well as a breeding herd of Cape mountain zebra, released here in 1985. Location: Extreme southern part of Free State; north-east of Colesberg. Access: From Colesberg take the R58 to Norvalspont and continue for 4 km; turn left and cross the Orange River; the reserve lies to the right of the road. Accommodation: Aventura Midwaters resort adjoins the reserve: 44 4- to 6-bed rondavels, each with bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining room; camping site with full ablution facilities; caravan park. Other facilities: Game-viewing; boating; fishing (permit required); hunting during winter; swimming pool; sporting facilities. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: (Reserve) 06h00 to 21h00. (Resort) 24 hours.