About the park
Osborne Dam Recreational Park is the largest lake in Manicaland Province and is one of the major inland lakes in Zimbabwe.
The lake covers about 2600 hectares of land with a carrying capacity of over 400 million cubic metres of water. The lake stretches 16 kilometres along the Odzi River and 15km along its Nyatande tributary. The lake is over 6km wide and 66m deep.
what to wear?
September to March
For summer, cool comfortable clothing is recommended along with sunhats and sunscreen.
April to August
For winter and autumn, warm clothing is recommended,
especially for the night times.
Wear earthy colours and avoid bright-coloured clothing like red, yellow, bright green etc
what to bring?
Binoculars, cameras, hiking/ walking shoes and wildlife reference books or smartphone applications.
Food supplies enough for the stay.
Medical Aid Kit.
Malaria and insect repellant.
Mosquito nets.
Caution
Avoid getting to close the edge on the dam wall.