Hardap & Naute

Hardap Game Reserve

The Hardap Dam (near Mariental) was built between 1960-1963 and is the largest water reservoir in Namibia. The reservoir has a surface area of 25 km² and is surrounded by 252 km² game reserve, where in 1990 the black rhino was introduced.  The reservoir is full of fish, so anglers can enjoy their stay here. 

Naute Recreation Resort

In the middle of the Naute Recreation Resort, near Keetmanshoop, is Namibia's second largest dam, the Naute, fed by the Lowe River. Around the dam, there are large rust-coloured rocks in a landscape of capped mountains. It is an area teeming with various species of birds, exudes a calming atmosphere and is very popular in attracting enthusiasts of water sports, and anglers. Nearby are various breeding programmes for springbok, gemsbok and ostriches.