Hartbeespoort Dam 
The Hartbeespoort Dam (area 1,883 ha/4,651ac), with the help of a 544km/338mi network of water channels, irrigates an extensive agricultural area in which tobacco, grain, fruit and flowers are grown.
This is now a popular recreation area with accommodation for visitors, camping sites and amusement parks. There are numerous hiking trails in the Hartbeespoort Nature Reserve (on the southeast side of the reservoir) on which visitors can observe the large numbers of birds and antelopes which live in the reserve.
There is also a small zoo with many mammals, reptiles and birds. A notable feature is a very large aquarium.
Cruises on the lake in small steamers are enjoyed.
This is now a popular recreation area with accommodation for visitors, camping sites and amusement parks. There are numerous hiking trails in the Hartbeespoort Nature Reserve (on the southeast side of the reservoir) on which visitors can observe the large numbers of birds and antelopes which live in the reserve.
There is also a small zoo with many mammals, reptiles and birds. A notable feature is a very large aquarium.
Cruises on the lake in small steamers are enjoyed.
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Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Hartbeespoort Dam Aquarium
The Hartbeespoort Dam Aquarium displays tropical fish, crocodiles, penguins and seals. On weekends they offer live animal shows.
Hartbeespoort Dam Aquarium
Hartbeespoort Dam, North West
South Africa
Hartbeespoort Dam, North West
South Africa
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Hartbeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park
The Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park features one of the finest reptile collections in Southern Africa.
A zoo with lions, tigers, leopards and chimpanzees also belongs to the park which is renowned for its breeding of threatened and endangered species, such as the black-footed wild cat, African hunting dog, and the cape vulture.
A zoo with lions, tigers, leopards and chimpanzees also belongs to the park which is renowned for its breeding of threatened and endangered species, such as the black-footed wild cat, African hunting dog, and the cape vulture.
Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park
Hartbeespoort Dam, North West
South Africa
Hartbeespoort Dam, North West
South Africa
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Human Right's Day - South Africa (March 21)
Constitution Day - South Africa (April 27)
National Women's Day - South Africa (April 19)
Family Day - South Africa (April 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Youth Day - South Africa (June 16)
Heritage Day - South Africa (September 24)
Day of Goodwill - South Africa (December 26)
Day of Reconciliation - South Africa (December 16)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Human Right's Day - South Africa (March 21)
Constitution Day - South Africa (April 27)
National Women's Day - South Africa (April 19)
Family Day - South Africa (April 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Youth Day - South Africa (June 16)
Heritage Day - South Africa (September 24)
Day of Goodwill - South Africa (December 26)
Day of Reconciliation - South Africa (December 16)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
