Local favourite dam · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Molweni dam
Molweni dam is a dam in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Molweni 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 dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Molweni 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 Molweni dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -29.78208, 30.78821. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Molweni dam
- iPhithi Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km · Must-see
- Springside Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km · Must-see
- Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~5 km · Must-see
- Glenholme Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~6 km · Must-see
- Alverston Game Park · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~7 km · Must-see
- Krantzkloof Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~7 km · Must-see
- Valley of a Thousand Hills · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~10 km · Must-see
- Palmiet Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Valley · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~27 km · Must-see
- Jameson Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~28 km · Must-see
- Umgeni River Bird Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~28 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Cathedral · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~29 km · Must-see
- Grey Street Mosque · dargah · KwaZulu-Natal · ~29 km · Must-see
- Moses Mabhida Stadium · attraction · KwaZulu-Natal · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Old Fort · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~30 km · Must-see
- Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~30 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Molweni dam
- Midmar Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~83 km · Must-see
- Nagle Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~34 km
- Hazelmere Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~40 km
- Dudley Pringle Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~55 km
- Newington Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~74 km
- Craigie Burn Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~104 km
- Dam · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~1 km
- Kenville Sea Cow Lake · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~22 km
- Polar Ice Cream Seacow Lake Parlock · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km
- Cubhu Lake · lake · KwaZulu-Natal · ~27 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Molweni dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Molweni dam?
Nearby: iPhithi Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Springside Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter (fort, 5 km), Glenholme Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 6 km), Alverston Game Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 7 km).