Description
Popular for weekend getaways, Doorndraai Nature Reserve’s offers decent fishing, birding, hiking, game drives, boating and picnicking.
The Doorndraai Dam is part of this 7 000-hectare nature reserve situated on the Sterk River and in the foothills of the Waterberg. The dam is a popular largemouth bass angling site with a camping site, chalets and a conference centre.
It’s also home to a wide variety of wildlife and 300 species of birds. Twenty-three species of raptor have been recorded in the reserve.
Look out for Osprey, resident African Fish Eagle, Martial Eagle, Verreauxs' Eagle and Tawny Eagle. Many waders, herons, ducks and Common Whimbrel can be seen on the open shoreline.
Directions
On the old main road between Naboomspruit and Potgietersrus take the turn-off to Sterkrivier. Drive 17 km and turn left to Doorndraai Dam on a gravel road. After six km turn left at a signposted gate and drive one km to the entrance of the reserve.
Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve Map
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