CITIES, TOWNS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS
Named after the farm on which the Vanderkloof Dam is situated, the town was built to house people building the dam. Today it is a flourishing holiday resort. It boasts the highest dam wall in the country (108m) and links the Northern Cape to the Free State.
Activities
Damhuisie Information Centre
One of the original construction worker houses with exhibitions on the dam, nature conservation, ESKOM, Vanderkloof Holiday Resort and the town.
Eskom Hydroelectric Power Station
One of only two Hydro Power Stations in South Africa that generates electricity into the Eskom network. The station is situated within the dam wall and can be visited by appointment. Tel 053 664 0002.
Nature Conservation Museum
Tel 053 664 0170.
Rolfontein Nature Reserve
A 6 200ha reserve. Tel 053 664 0170. (See Vanderkloof Dam)
Watersports
Waterskiing, boardsailing, boating, swimming, etc. (See Vanderkloof Dam)
Town information
Erica Str Vanderkloof 8771 Tel 053 664 0198 www.vanderkloofdam.co.za