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Local favourite lake · Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe

Mapai Dam

Mapai Dam is a lake in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe.

Mapai 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 Mapai 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 Mapai Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.16667, 30.08333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mapai Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mapai Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mapai Dam?

    Nearby: Ha-Dowe (viewpoint, 30 km), Musina Nature Reserve (Baobab Forest Reserve) (sanctuary, 32 km), Vhembe Biosphere Reserve (sanctuary, 37 km), Dongolakop (viewpoint, 52 km), Bloukop (viewpoint, 57 km), Maselele (viewpoint, 60 km).