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Osborne Dam is the largest lake in the Manicaland region and is one of the major inland lakes in Zimbabwe.

The large lake covers in excess of 2 600 hectares of land with a carrying capacity of over 400 million cubic mètres of water.

The lake stretches for 16 kilomètres up to the Odzi River and 15 kilomètres along its Nyatande tributary. The lake is over 6 kilomètres wide and 66 mètres deep.
The area's climate provides for a break from the chilly temperatures in the region with an average of 24 degrees Celsius.

A characteristic lakeshore breeze blowing westerly removes the malaria threat as mosquitoes are blown away from the area and at the same time creâtes waves for the man in the boat.

FACILITIES
Facilities available at Osborne Dam include a rest camp and a camping site,
LODGES
A rest camp with self catering lodges is located at a vantage point overlooking the lake.
CAMPSITES
A camping site which can accommodate 300 campers with braai facilities andelctric points distributed at every other site is an ideal location for fishing and boating tournaments.

ACTIVITIES
Fishing   one of the most popular activities. Bass Masters Societies view this dam as potential record catch territory.
Anglers will most certainly enjoy this experience in the generally cool environs.
Boating the vast water body gives boating enthusiasts the expansive area to race or jus t cruise around.
Birding this an increasingly popular activity as the park has become home to a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial birds,
Walking safaris   walking paths along the dam wall and around the shores, down the Odzi River and in the nearby hills (Mt Jenya) provide a wide rage of scenery for trail enthusiasts.
Game drive there is a 102 kilomètre drive around the lakewhich includes access to several of the nearby rural areas.
Pony rides pony rides around the lake shore can be arranged with the tourist office
Windsurfing
Canoeing
So why not visit Osborne and experience a wide array of water based activities !