Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve, Dinokeng, Gauteng: 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.
Wildlife: 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.
Birdlife: 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.