Health Resorts Accommodation Near Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve Reviews
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Once the site of a major battle between Boers and British soldiers, Spioenkop looks over the mighty Tugela River which was dammed up at this spot and the body of water incorporated into the 5900ha Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve.
Spioenkop means ‘spy hill’ in Afrikaans and is one of a cluster of flat-topped hills known as ntabamnyama in Zulu, meaning ‘black mountains’.
The picturesque dam in the shadows of Spioenkop is a popular boating and water skiing destination, as well as a good fishing spot for carp and tilapia. There are a number of lovely picnic sites along the banks to enjoy a cold lunch after strenuous water activities.
The reserve itself is a well-known birding spot with over 250 bird species officially recorded here and with a few self-guided trails that attract hikers. Nearby resorts offer horse riding through the reserve. The game area stocks rhino, giraffe, eland, wildebeest and many other antelope types and... Show more
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