Free State, Ventersburg, Allemanskraal Dam
Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve is the oldest provincial reserve in the Free State. It wraps Allemanskraal Dam near Ventersburg. Camp, fish carp and yellowfish, and watch game on the veld.
Allemanskraal Dam holds carp, barbel, yellowfish, and mudfish. The Sand River feeds the dam and splits the reserve into north and south sections. Bank anglers and boat anglers both use the water. Papgooi is common from the shore. Fishing permits are available at reception. Confirm angling rules and boat permits with the venue before you visit.
The reserve covers about 12 000 hectares around Allemanskraal Dam. Turn off the N1 between Winburg and Ventersburg and drive about 10 km to the gate. The northern section has hills, kloofs, and sweet thorn veld. The southern section has open grassland with springbok, blesbok, and black wildebeest. Giraffe, white rhino, buffalo, and other game occur in the reserve. Ten waterfront holiday homes and ten self-catering chalets sleep five or six guests. Group quarters and single quarters suit school groups and conferences. A swimming pool, tennis court, conference hall, and lecture hall are on site. A bush camp with ablutions sleeps up to 16. No shop is on site. Bring your own food and braai wood. Gate hours are 07:00 to 18:30. The office is open 07:30 to 16:00. Day visitors and overnight guests are welcome. Kids are welcome. Prices and rules: - Prices are from the 2026/27 tariff, an increase is expected from 1 April each year - Day visitor entrance fee: R50 per person - Camping with electrical outlets, maximum 5 people: R250 per night, R50 per additional person - Camping without electrical outlets, maximum 5 people: R160 per night, R40 per additional person - Pedestrian entry: R30 - Boats: power boat R180, sail boat R100, canoe R50 - Angling competition zones: R250 per block (maximum 20 people), R30 per vehicle - Angling licence: R80, valid until 31 December 2026 - Hunting licence: R250, valid until 31 December 2026, hunting day fee: R450, annual permit: R1 300 (over 60 years R800) - 5 bed chalet, maximum 5 people: R900 per night - 6 bed chalet, maximum 6 people: R950 per night - Pensioner 25% discount, Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays: R675 for a 5 bed chalet, R712 for a 6 bed chalet - Single person in a chalet, Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays: R400 - Group quarters, 80 beds: R80 per person per night - Single quarters, 30 beds: R100 per person per night - Education groups: R25 per person per night - Education hall, 400 people: R1 500, conference hall, 35 people: R700, lapa, 100 people: R600, restaurant: R600 Last updated at: 23 October 2026.
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Gate 07:00 to 18:30. Office 07:30 to 16:00.
Other locations on DaarByt nearby. Book online or request a booking.
Aldam Resort
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Erfenis Dam Nature Reserve
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