RIVER GAUGING STATIONS INFORMATION (24hr Average):   0000KOB005 Driekoppies Weir 3.565 m3/s   | 0000KOB003 Enjakeni Weir 5.896 m3/s   | 0000X1H001 Hooggenoeg Weir 2.228 m3/s   | 0000KOB004 Lebombo Weir 1.346 m3/s   | 0000KOB007 Mananga Weir 5.982 m3/s   | 0000KOB008 Matsamo Weir 1.913 m3/s   | 0000KOB012 Mzimnene Weir 0.155 m3/s   | 0000KOB001 Sandbult Weir 0.654 m3/s   | 0000KOB002 Tonga Weir 3.044 m3/s   | 0000KOB011 Mhlume Weir 177.800 m3/s   | 000KOB006A HP Regulating Weir Ch A 6.850 m3/s   | 000KOB006B HP Regulating Weir Ch B 6.833 m3/s   |

Recreation / Eco Tourism

Tourism is one of the spin-offs of the development of the Maguga Dam. There is an increase in recreational activities which include; angling, boat-rides, restaurant, an information centre, picnics, braais and music concerts in both dams. The construction of the Dam presented an opportunity for locals to engage in curios and crafts business. There are stalls at the View Point Centre and tourists can arrange to visit the historical Nsangwini Bushmen Rock Paintings.

  • The Maguga Lodge: The lodge is a private sector initiative, has been developed at Maguga Dam and provide accommodation and conference facilities.
  • The Day Visitors’ Centre: There is a day visitors’ centre equipped with ablution facilities and braai area. This area also serves as a launching area for boats and recreation on the Maguga Dam