The Doorndraai Dam is surrounded by grassland, bushveld and woodland that provide an ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds and mammals.

Anglers can find various fish in the dam including bass carp and yellowfish. Permits for boating are available at the reserve.

A 14 km road runs along the eastern shore of the dam, where a variety of game can be seen.

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT DOORNDRAAI DAM NATURE RESERVE:
birding
game viewing
fishing
hiking trails
boating
picnic and braai area


SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Mammals: sable, tsessebe
Birdlife: white breasted cormorant, great crested grebe, giant kingfisher, fish eagle, hawk
Vegetation: grassland, bushveld and woodland,
Plants: wild olive trees

DIRECTIONS TO DOORNDRAAI DAM NATURE RESERVE:
- 68 km from Naboomspruit, south west of Potgietersrus
- gates open from 6:00 - 18:00