More information about places around Gariep Dam area

Gariep Dam
A village built in 1960 to house the dam's labour force, now developed into a holiday resort serving the largest inland expanse of water in South Africa

Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
This, the Free State's largest nature reserve, is popular among game watchers, anglers and boating enthusiasts. The reserve boasts the largest number of Springbok in the country and other animals such as zebra, black wildebeest and ostrich.