Naute Dam
Namibia's third-largest reservoir, with desert lake views and waterbirds. The nearby Naute Kristall winery offers wine tastings and date products.
Naute Dam lies on the Löwen River about 50 km southwest of Keetmanshoop. Built in the 1970s, it is the third-largest reservoir in Namibia. The lake, surrounded by desert rocky hills, is especially beautiful in the evening, and pelicans, cormorants and flamingos are commonly seen along its shores. The Naute Kristall winery next door offers tastings of wine, brandy and date products. It is often a stop on the way from the north to Fish River Canyon or Lüderitz. The dam is a recreation reserve, and visitors must register at the entrance.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Canyon Roadhouse
- Fish River Canyon West Rim (Fish River Lodge)
- Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
- Fish River Canyon Main Viewpoint
- Gondwana Canyon Park
- Fish River Canyon South Viewpoint
- Fish River Canyon
- ǀAi-ǀAis Hot Springs