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Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve

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ROODEPLAAT DAM RESERVE
wildlife-birds-01.jpg (15706 bytes)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.
TIP: Accommodation in this region: See: Cullinan Accommodation
Also see Pretoria accommodation and Northern Gauteng Accommodation.

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