Free State, Tweespruit, Armenia Dam
Awimaweh sits on Armenia Dam near Tweespruit in the Free State. Stay in a fishermen's rondavel on the water or a self catering chalet and fish carp, yellowfish and barbel from the dam bank.
You fish Armenia Dam from an open bank at the resort. Carp, yellowfish and barbel live in this water. Papgooi is the usual method here. Fishermen's rondavels sit close to the water. Bring your own rods and bait. Canoes are available for hire. Confirm the fishing rules with the venue.
Awimaweh is on Elim Farm off the R26, about 100 km from Bloemfontein on the N8 towards Ladybrand. The game fenced estate has about 5 km of waterfront on Armenia Dam. Self catering chalets sleep 2 or 4 guests. Fishermen's rondavels sleep 4 on bunk beds and share a nearby ablution block. Each unit has a kitchenette and a braai area. Bring your own cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. The resort has two swimming pools, a restaurant, a bar and a hiking trail along the waterfront. Check in is from 14:00 to 19:00. Check out is by 10:00. Kids are welcome. Campers are also welcome. Confirm camping fees with the venue. Day visits are about R75 per person. Fishermen's rondavels start at about R600 per night for two people. Extra guests are about R150 per person. Children under 6 are about R50. Two and four sleeper chalets start at about R800 per night for two people. Extra guests are about R250 per person. Children under 6 are about R100. A 50% deposit secures a booking. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 23 August 2026.
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Check in from 14:00 to 19:00. Check out by 10:00.
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