This dam forms part of the Hartbeespoort Nature Reserve. Boating is permitted and the dam is popular with water-skiers, board-sailors and yachtsmen, while anglers cast for kurper, carp and yellowfish.

The circular drive includes a short tunnel leading to the dam wall, on which you experience wide views over the captive waters of the Crocodile and Magalies rivers. Other attractions include what is said to be the largest freshwater aquarium in Africa. It houses most species of South African freshwater fish, crocodiles, penguins and seals.

The Gauteng Elephant Sanctuary is also nearby. Visitors can feed, ride and walk hand-in-trunk with the pachyderms, or observe them from a tree-house deck.