Osborne Dam

Camping · Mutare

Osborne Dam

CampingMutare

Photo: Gordoneu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

4.2Rating
14Reviews
MutareTown

About

Osborne Dam is a large reservoir outside Mutare. One reviewer calls it the largest lake in Manicaland and one of Zimbabwe's major inland waters. It suits anglers and people who want a quiet weekend by the water not far from town. It is rated 4.2 from 14 Google reviews.

Fishing comes up most often. Visitors mention fresh fish and a good view of the dam wall. One found fully furnished lodges and good camping sites, along with a fair amount of wildlife around the shore. Others talk about how calm and quiet it is, and about the pleasant weather.

One reviewer liked that it is close to the centre, which makes it an easy trip for a day or a night.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

What people are saying

5.0 / 5

“Fully furnished lodges, good camping sites, diverse wildlife presence amd good fishing spot!”

Noormahomed Essak · March 2021

4.0 / 5

“If you up for a great fishing experience, this is a place to visit, fresh fish and great dam wall view.”

champion chigwida · June 2022

4.0 / 5

“The view is interesting and the place has a favourable weather”

Tadeu Mukonde · December 2025