Maguga Dam is situated close to Pigg's Peak in north-west Swaziland.

Map

S 26.4'48.94" E 31.15'6.55"

From Johannesburg, Gauteng: Head towards Witbank on the N12 which will connect you to N4. Pass Witbank and Middleburg, and take the R33 turn-off towards Carolina. On exiting Carolina stay with the R33 which turns right straight after the railway line. 41km further on turn left at the T-junction towards Warburton on the N17. This road leads directly to the Oshoek border post. Continue on this road (MR3) for approximately 8 kms, before you will turn left onto the MR1 which leads to Piggs Peak. Drive for about 30 to 35kms on the Piggs Peak road until you get to Mnyokane Junction. There are two signs, one says “Piggs Peak Alternative route via Maguga Dam” as well as another tourist sign for Maguga Lodge. You take a right at this junction. From there Maguga Lodge is 13kms, before you cross the  Maguga dam wall, Maguga Lodge is on the left hand side.

From Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal: Take the N2 North towards Pongola. 20 Kilometres before Pongola, turn right towards the Golela border post. Follow the road into Swaziland towards Big Bend (MR8). Travel through Big Bend for approximately 75 kms and you will reach a T-junction. Turn left onto the MR3 towards Manzini. Continue straight through Manzini, and continue following the MR3, which leads towards the Oshoek border post. Approximately 14 kms further on, turn onto the MR1 to Piggs Peak.Drive for about 30 to 35kms on the Piggs Peak road until you get to Mnyokane Junction. There are two signs, one says “Piggs Peak Alternative route via Maguga Dam” as well as another tourist sign for Maguga Lodge. You take a right at this junction. From there Maguga Lodge is 13kms, before you cross the  Maguga dam wall, Maguga Lodge is on the left hand side.

From Nelspruit, Mpumalanga: From Nelspruit, follow the N4 in an easterly direction. Take the R570 turn-off right after Malelane. This road leads directly to Jeppes Reef border post. Follow MR1and travel 35kms towards Piggs Peak from the Border and drive straight through Piggs Peak town.  Approximately 2kms out of Piggs Peak town, turn left at the Saw Mill Junction. There is a tourist sign for Maguga Lodge. Drive until you get to Maguga Dam. Cross the dam wall. Maguga Lodge is situated approximately 0.5km from the dam wall on the right hand side.