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BLOEMHOF DAM NATURE RESERVE |
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Accommodation
Reservations &
Information:
Jeanette Magano: +27 (0)53 433 1706
during office hours.
E-mail:
Park Manager: Steve Gore
Tel: +27 (0)53 433 1706
Fax: +27 (0)53 433 1705
E-mail:
Postal Address:
P O Box 729,
Bloemhof,
2660
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4 February
2010
BLOEMHOF DAM AND WOLWESPRUIT NATURE RESERVES CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
The current flooding along the Vaal River has compelled the
North West Parks and Tourism Board to close its two nature reserves,
the Bloemhof Dam and Wolwerspruit Nature Reserve until further
notice.
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to read more
10TH WORLD CARP ANGLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
FINAL RESULTS
The World Carp Angling Championships was held at Bamboesspruit in the Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve from 23 = 26 October 2008.
The South African Freshwater Bank Angling Federation was the Host Federation. 15 nations participated in this event.
The results were announced at a prestigious prize giving function at the Elgro Hotel in Potchefstroom.
Click here for the results
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The Bloemhof Dam
is one of the largest dams in South Africa, covering an area
of some 25 000 ha and reaching over 100 km upstream from
the dam wall. The dam is fed by the Vaal River.
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| TARIFFS - As from 1 February 2008 |
| Adults |
R25,00 |
| Juveniles |
R15,00 |
| Pensioners |
R15,00 |
| Angling |
R15,00 per person per day (includes children) + gate entrance fee |
| Angling Competitions |
R500,00 per club + gate entrance fees per person |
| Camping |
R50, 00 per stand per night [max 6 persons per site, R10 per additional person - max 10 people] plus entrance & angling fees. |
| Cottages |
R100,00 per person per night + gate entrance fees (max. 6 persons per
cottage). Fully Furnished, self-catering.
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| Group Camp |
R80,00 per person per night + gate entrance fee.
Furnished plus kitchen with meeting hall. |
| Log Cabin |
R250-00 per night for 4 people plus entrance fee |
| Hunting Camp |
R100,00 per person per night + gate entrance fees (max. 8 persons).
Furnished and exclusive.
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Location
The Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve is located 320km from Johannesburg
and 4km east of Bloemhof on the R34 to Hoopstad. Roads on
the reserve are generally suitable for all vehicles except
in exceptionally wet periods.
The reserve is a 12 000 ha conservancy in open Kalahari scrub,
thornveld country offering the visitor a rare combination
of game viewing on the reserve or fishing at one of the most
popular angling sites in South Africa.
Climate
Generally mild to hot but can be cold in winter especially at
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Bloemhof Dam Reserve hosts a wide variety of
plains game with particularly large herds of springbok, black
wildebeest, eland and gemsbok. Over 250 species of birds have
been recorded at the reserve including some rare waterfowl on
the dam. The reserve hosts several national and international
fishing competitions including the Tri-Nations and the Bloemhof
Bonanza. The Bloemhof Dam is open for all watersports. Powerboat
launching facilities are provided. Angling is also permitted
on the Vaal River below the dam wall. When visiting the Bloemhof
Dam Reserve, take in the dam wall, accessed from the village.
A dramatic experience when the river is in full flood. |
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Accommodation
A group camp comprising three fully equipped self catering
chalets with 3 bedrooms each, and three fully equipped sleeping
halls with six beds each.
Separate ablution facilities and fully equipped kitchen.
There is also a small conference or function facility and
lapa within the complex. Camping facilities are available
at the angling area.
A thatched hunting camp has been opened on the reserve which
can be hired as a unit offering a peaceful environment in
the centre of the reserve. There is no electricity at this
camp which is powered by solar panels.
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