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Local favourite lake · Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

Pfumbe Dam

Pfumbe Dam is a lake in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe.

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Pfumbe 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 Pfumbe 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 Pfumbe Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.48333, 31.93333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pfumbe Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pfumbe Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pfumbe Dam?

    Nearby: Gwindingwi mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Chishanye mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Chirima mountain (viewpoint, 19 km), Ruti Dam (lake, 29 km), Dzapasi Assembly Point Monument (fort, 68 km), Hot Springs, Manicaland (attraction, 73 km).