Sterkfontein Dam and Nature Reserve

My family and I have twice travelled from KZN to Sterkfontein Dam, outside Harrismith. We have gone both times in mid winter, which is quite cold, yet we were surprised to see many families holidaying there! Firstly, as you drive on this partly dirt and tar road, you just see rolling hills, trees and no civilisation, wonderful, the colours of the landscape are beautiful reds, browns, camel and pale green. Then, you get a glimpse of a deep blue (like the ocean!) in the middle of literally nowhere! This is Sterkfontein Dam. It is the most awesome sight to behold - kilometers of deep blue water in the midst of hills, and no civilisation! And it is a vast expanse of water too. So, you travel on an absolutely quaint, rutted, gravelly dirt road, which feels like you taking an amazing trip into an ancient place! Then, you see this dam from different angles and is just breathtaking. Then you get to the resort we have stayed at, Qwantani. Oh, wow, this place is all rustic, yet modern, intimate and yet offering a host of activities and more breathtaking views of the dam, but also the mountains surrounding it. You are basically enveloped by blue beneath you and heights around you, it is awesome! Families playing together at mini golf, tennis, volleyball and dining too. Or you can cater for you and your family in self catering apartments. But these apartments are like small houses with their own view of the dam, fully equipped with all you need to live. Then there are boat cruises, horse rides and planned kids activities, that are fun, and board games and swingball you can hire for the night! Too cool, this place has thought of everything. And you can take hikes or bike trails around or up the mountain, or you can take a family walk (if you haven't exercised in a while, skip this!). I would recommend this place and this resort to anyone with a family or even a couple, quite a romantic getaway too! Definitely a 5 Star resort and dam.