Local favourite dam · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Simpson Dam

Simpson Dam is a dam in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -30.49465, 29.57126. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Simpson Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Simpson Dam?

    Nearby: St Patricks Cathedral (church, 19 km), Mount Currie Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 20 km), Mount Emma (viewpoint, 7 km), Ben Nevis (viewpoint, 17 km), Ngqungqu (viewpoint, 17 km), Bushy Ridge (viewpoint, 18 km).