Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve

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Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve, Gauteng

Crested Barbet in Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve
Crested Barbet in Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve

The Roodeplaat dam was constructed in 1956 and was initially called the 'Pienaars Rivier Dam'. The Dam supplied the surrounding landowners with irrigation and was later developed into a tourism destination.

Rich with abundant fish, bird and wildlife, the reserve which lies on the eastern shore of the dam is 795 ha in extent.

When visiting the Roodeplaat Nature Reserve visitors can expect to see a variety of wild life including Burchell's Zebra, Kudu, Waterbuck, Warthog, Impala, Blue-wildebeest, Common Duiker, Steenbok and Black-backed Jackals.

Over 170 species of birds have been recorded in the Roodeplaat Reserve, the most interesting of which include the Grey lourie, Woodland whoopoe, White-breasted cormorants, Crested barbet and Red bishop.

Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve

Accommodation in the Roodeplaat Reserve

For accommodation within the reserve, see:
Roodeplaat, Bed & Breakfasts or Self Catering.

For accommodation in and near to the reserve, see:
BuffelsdriftDinokengCullinanRaytonBoekenhoutskloof

Or to see all accommodation in this region, visit Northern Gauteng accommodation.

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Did you know?
Crested Barbets are usually found singly or in pairs. They hop around on the ground looking for food. They do not fly easily and then only for short distances.

With 20 National Parks, including two of the world's most famous wildlife reserves, the Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, and numerous private game reserves, your trip to South Africa would be incomplete without experiencing a South African Safari.
Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve, Gauteng
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