The Bloemhof dam is one of the most popular freshwater fishing destinations in South Africa. Every year various fishing competitions are held including the Tri-Nations and the Bloemhof Bonanza.

The massive 5 km wide dam structure itself is well worth exploring. Besides fishing, the dam is also very popular with various types of water sports including jet skiing, water-skiing, and parasailing.

A 14,000 ha nature reserve surrounds the dam, which is home to numerous game including eland, wildebeest, gemsbok, and springbok, as well as hundreds of different bird species.

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT BLOEMHOF DAM NATURE RESERVE:
- Powerboat launching facilities
- fishing (below the dam wall)
- fishing competitions
- water sports
- game viewing
- picnic / braai sites

SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Mammals: springbok, black wildebeest, eland and gemsbok
Birdlife: over 250 recorded bird species
Vegetation: Kalahari scrub

DIRECTIONS TO BLOEMHOF DAM NATURE RESERVE:
- 4 km east of Bloemhof on the R34