WAGENDRIFT NATURE RESERVE - ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW

 
The scenic Wagendrift Nature Reserve surrounds the Wagendrift Dam and is situated just off the main N3 highway near Estcourt. Boating and fishing are the primary guest activities around the dam, and a relaxed three kilometre self-guided trail winds along the Bushmans River providing opportunity to observe the wildlife and bird life of the reserve. 

Scaly, bluegill, bass, carp, eel and the occasional trout are caught in the dam by keen freshwater fishermen. The easy three kilometre self-guided Furrow Trail follows the course of an old irrigation furrow, built in 1903 and provides exciting game viewing opportunities. An Iron Age site dating back to AD 1300 has been found on Makhabeni Hill overlooking Moor Park listed as the first known Iron-age settlement in Southern Africa.On the southern side of the dam there are large fossil beds with many fossilised trees lying exposed at ground level.Wagendrift Chalet is a four-bed unit with two bedrooms, a lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom and barbecue facilities with lovely views across the dam.

A separate self catered educational centre has four 18-bed dormitories, each with attached 2-bed flatlets. The main hall has a fully equipped kitchen. Camping facilities are also available for guests.