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Local favourite lake · Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Vanke Dam

Vanke Dam is a lake in Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe.

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Vanke Dam: 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 Vanke Dam

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 Vanke Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.86981, 28.28440. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Vanke Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Vanke Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Vanke Dam?

    Nearby: BS1 (fort, 22 km), B45 (fort, 25 km), Lake Alice State Forest (lake, 36 km), Sindombe Dam (lake, 6 km), Singwangombe Dam (lake, 8 km), Esegwaai Dam (lake, 15 km).