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Dam/Lake Roodeplaat Dam

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Located in South Africa :: Gauteng
Category: Attraction :: Dam/Lake

Formerly known as 'Pienaars Rivier Dam' since 1956 when it was constructed. The dam is situated just 22km from Pretoria was formerly just a source of water to the landowners but in 1977, it was established as a Nature reserve. This section of the dam on the Southern part has been dedicated for birdlife and wildlife. This is a bird haven paradise with over 250 species of birds, on the banks of the Roodeplaat dam are two bird hides and a wildlife. An entrance fee is charged to enter the reserve section. For more information contact the Roodeplaat Dam nature reserve office. .

Contact
Address :  Gauteng, South Africa
Postal :  Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve, P.O. Box 15163, Lynne East, 0039
Contact :  Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve Office
Tel :  +27(0)12 808 5131
Tel2 :  +27(0)12 808 5174
Website :  Click Here

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  06h00-18h00

Facilities
Conference Facilities
Accommodation (Self catering, chalets)
Other Facilities :  Braai area.

Activities
Game Viewing Hiking Trails Bird Watching
Picnics
Game to View :  Zebra. Kudu. Waterbuck. Warthog. Impala. Blue Wildebeest. Common Duiker. Steenbok and Black Backed Jackal.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

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