Waterhole · Pilanesberg National Park
Makorwane Dam, Pilanesberg
Makorwane Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 100 m off the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive, about 9 km from Bakubung Gate.
About Makorwane Dam
Makorwane Dam is a rewarding wildlife and birdwatching stop in Pilanesberg, with a bird hide overlooking the water. Visitors may spot hippos and elephants around the dam, while predators are also occasionally seen in the surrounding bushveld.
Where to find Makorwane Dam
Makorwane Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 100 m off the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive, about 9 km from Bakubung Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Habitat around Makorwane Dam
Dam by Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive (dams and rivers): Permanent open water: dams, lakes and flowing rivers.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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- Fish Eagle Picnic SitePicnic Spot
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Makorwane Dam questions
Where is Makorwane Dam?
Makorwane Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 100 m off the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive, about 9 km from Bakubung Gate.
Which road is Makorwane Dam on?
Makorwane Dam is about 100 m off the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive.
What animals can you see at Makorwane Dam?
Makorwane Dam sits in dams and rivers, which suits african darter, african fish eagle, african helmeted terrapin, african pygmy goose and black heron.
Can I use opspoor at Makorwane 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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