Lakes in South Africa

3 lake guides in South Africa, out of 212 named lakes we know there.

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Lake Sibhayi

South Africa61.4 km²28°max Lake Chrissie

South Africa11.9 km²23°max Zeekoevlei

South Africa2.0 km²24°max

Other well-known lakes in South Africa

Lake Fundudzi1.6 km²
Hartbeespoort Reservoir16.9 km²
Soetendalsvlei2.4 km²

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