Waterhole · Pilanesberg National Park
Dithabaneng Dam, Pilanesberg
Dithabaneng Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 250 m off the Dithabaneng, about 3 km from Bakgatla Gate.
About Dithabaneng Dam
Dithabaneng Dam is a smaller, more seasonal water stop along Dithabaneng Drive in Pilanesberg. Water levels can vary, but when conditions are favourable it provides opportunities to spot waterbirds and wildlife around the dam.
Where to find Dithabaneng Dam
Dithabaneng Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 250 m off the Dithabaneng, about 3 km from Bakgatla Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see at Dithabaneng Dam
Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.
Habitat around Dithabaneng Dam
Bushveld by Moruleng (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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Dithabaneng Dam questions
Where is Dithabaneng Dam?
Dithabaneng Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 250 m off the Dithabaneng, about 3 km from Bakgatla Gate.
Which road is Dithabaneng Dam on?
Dithabaneng Dam is about 250 m off the Dithabaneng.
What animals can you see at Dithabaneng Dam?
Dithabaneng Dam sits in mixed bushveld, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, aardvark, african civet and african hawk eagle.
Can I use opspoor at Dithabaneng Dam 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.
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