Gate · Pilanesberg National Park
Bakubung Gate, Pilanesberg
Bakubung Gate is a gate in Pilanesberg National Park, on the Kubu.
About Bakubung Gate
Bakubung Gate is one of the main entry points into Pilanesberg National Park, located on the park’s western side near Sun City. It provides convenient access to the reserve’s road network and wildlife areas for visitors entering from this side of the park.
Where to find Bakubung Gate
Recent activity near Bakubung Gate
Sightings already logged near Bakubung Gate
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see at Bakubung Gate
Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.
Habitat around Bakubung Gate
Bushveld by Bakubung Bush Lodge Access Road (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Best time to visit Bakubung Gate
Park-local time of day for every confirmed sighting logged nearby, most often early morning (5–8am).
Nearby waterholes, hides and camps
- Lengau DamWaterhole
- Kubu Picnic SitePicnic Spot
Bakubung Gate questions
Where is Bakubung Gate?
Bakubung Gate is a gate in Pilanesberg National Park, on the Kubu.
Which road is Bakubung Gate on?
Bakubung Gate is right on the Kubu.
What animals can you see at Bakubung Gate?
Bakubung Gate sits in mixed bushveld, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, aardvark, african civet and african hawk eagle.
Can I use opspoor at Bakubung Gate without signal?
Yes. Signal in Pilanesberg National Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
Heading to Bakubung Gate? See recent sightings around it, get alerts when something's spotted nearby, and navigate there with a map that works with no signal.