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27 September 2010
Constructed in 1925 in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province. Its current capacity is 205 million cubic metres and its shoreline when full is about 56km.
Day trips and weekend getaways are fulled with excitement. With an array of activities available such as para-sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, jet skiing, para-gliding, hang-glading or hot air ballooning. It's every adrenalin junkies dream.
For the less adventurest there is the aquarium, private zoo, snake park, cable way and a bird sanctuary.
The Elephant Sanctuary is a "halfway house" for young African Elephants and a close up encounter with these animals are amazingly relaxing. If you have children then this will be a bonding experiance that wil never be forgotten.
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre - De Wilt is aj tribute to the woman who has devoted her life to the survival of the cheetah species. These animals with their stunning spots, agility and speed would capture any animal lovers attention.
When hunger sets in there is always an array of restaurants around the dam from traditional home-cooked meals to food thats out of this world.
The Wlwitschia Market with a range of African arts, crafts and novelties makes a visit here imperative.
If you not the camping tipe there is loads of lodges and guest houses to choose from.
