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Local favourite lake · Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

Matenderi Dam

Matenderi Dam is a lake in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe.

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Matenderi 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 Matenderi 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 Matenderi Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.51667, 31.80000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matenderi Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Matenderi Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Matenderi Dam?

    Nearby: Ruti Dam (lake, 12 km), Gwindingwi mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Chishanye mountain (viewpoint, 29 km), Chirima mountain (viewpoint, 31 km), Dzapasi Assembly Point Monument (fort, 54 km), Matendere Ruins (fort, 1 km).