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Notable lake · Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Mandavu Dam

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

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Mandavu Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Mandavu Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mandavu Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.64268, 26.27372. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mandavu Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Mandavu Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mandavu Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mandavu Dam?

    Nearby: Bumbusi National Monument (fort, 21 km), Falls Viewpoint (waterfall, 12 km), Masuma Dam Hide (lake, 12 km), Bumboosie Hill (viewpoint, 13 km), Bumboosie Ruins (fort, 13 km), Game Viewing Platform (viewpoint, 14 km).

    Is Mandavu Dam worth visiting?

    Mandavu Dam is listed as a notable lake in Zimbabwe on Spotwander.