South Africa. Featuring a beautiful but little known tourist attraction
The following photos are of the Gariep dam, in the Free State province of South Africa, a dry but productive area growing large quantities of mielies - maze - and sunflowers, to name but a few
One of the roads leading to the dam
Large parts of South Africa are still battling drought but this dam is currently at 73 % full!
The biggest river feeding it is the Orange River which flows through hundreds of kilometers of our country
It has around 90 kilometers of tunnels feeding South Africa with much needed water and irrigates 200,000 hectares of farming land
A vast expanse of water covered by magnificent cloud formations
The Gariep dam is a little known tourist attraction yet It offers superb accommodation and all forms of water sporting activities, game trails, fish hatchery and guided tours
A beautiful part of South Africa indeed!
Wow Dad! When were you there? Isn't it a little out of the way? Can't believe how low the Gariep is. Stunning photos. Craig's right, showing us up!
About 6 or seven years ago when on my way back from Pta I took a detour. A really mooi place!
It is beautiful Dad. Although I only got there at the end of the day about 8 years ago when moving down here. All we were worried about was finding a decent, clean bed for the night in a place that would allow dogs! So I missed the Gariep, except for the distant driveby
Glad to see you posting more Dad you and sister are showing me up properly.. luv cab!
Well my boy I am the actual ageterossie here!! You and sisterling are really the top of the pops!!
And I LOVE IT!!!
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