The Department of Water Affairs owns an extensive part of the water frontage on the dam. This can be reached quite easily through the main gate, near the dam wall. From this point one should look out for Osprey in summer as they are often near this end of the dam. The normal array of waterbirds such as White-breasted Cormorant, Green-backed Heron, African Darter can be seen here, but best of all is the large tract of sour bushveld criss-crossed by numerous roads which you can drive or walk along. Here you will find plenty of bushveld birds and will be able to push up your species totals for your trip. This is one of the few places in the region that you can find Yellow-throated Longclaw. To get there: Take the R524 east from Makhado; 21 km out of town turn right down the gravel road marked ´Albasini´. The picnic site is 2.5 km further on, on the right. Just through the entrance gate take a sharp turn right and find your way along the roads. Please note that the best birding on the dam is done by boat trip organized by Luonde or Shiluvari on the southern side of the dam. Opening Hours: 7:00 - 18:00 • Entry Fee: R15 per vehicle, R5 per person.

The Department of Water Affairs owns an extensive part of the water frontage on the dam. This can be reached quite easily through the main gate, near the dam wall. From this point one should look out for Osprey in summer as they are often near this end of the dam. The normal array of waterbirds such as White-breasted Cormorant, Green-backed Heron, African Darter can be seen here, but best of all is the large tract of sour bushveld criss-crossed by numerous roads which you can drive or walk along. Here you will find plenty of bushveld birds and will be able to push up your species totals for your trip. This is one of the few places in the region that you can find Yellow-throated Longclaw. To get there: Take the R524 east from Makhado; 21 km out of town turn right down the gravel road marked ´Albasini´. The picnic site is 2.5 km further on, on the right. Just through the entrance gate take a sharp turn right and find your way along the roads. Please note that the best birding on the dam is done by boat trip organized by Luonde or Shiluvari on the southern side of the dam. Opening Hours: 7:00 - 18:00 • Entry Fee: R15 per vehicle, R5 per person.