Pongolapoort Nature Reserve
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Pongolapoort Nature Reserve is a park
in the Umkhanyakude District of Kwazulu-Natal
, about 30 km southeast of the town Pongola.
Within the nature reserve is the Pongolapoort Dam
, also known as the Jozini Dam. Many bird species can be found here.
The construction of the dam reduced flooding but also hurt the fishing industry.
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...
in the Umkhanyakude District of Kwazulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal is a province of South Africa. Prior to 1994, the territory now known as KwaZulu-Natal was made up of the province of Natal and the homeland of KwaZulu....
, about 30 km southeast of the town Pongola.
Within the nature reserve is the Pongolapoort Dam
Pongolapoort Dam
Pongolapoort Dam is a dam in South Africa in the Pongola River. The Dam was constructed at the eastern end of the narrow gorge separating the Lebombo and Ubombo ranges.It was established in 1973.- References :...
, also known as the Jozini Dam. Many bird species can be found here.
The construction of the dam reduced flooding but also hurt the fishing industry.