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Local favourite lake · Northern Cape, South Africa

Boesmanspan

Boesmanspan is a lake in Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Boesmanspan: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Boesmanspan

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Boesmanspan — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -29.24639, 24.18187. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Boesmanspan full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Boesmanspan yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Boesmanspan?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Boesmanspan?

    Nearby: Ribkop (viewpoint, 4 km), Mokala National Park (sanctuary, 29 km), Battle of Belmont Memorial (fort, 34 km), Driekops Eiland (fort, 36 km), Danstershoekkloof (viewpoint, 37 km), Battle of Modder River (fort, 61 km).