Waterhole · Pilanesberg National Park
Mankwe Dam, Pilanesberg
Mankwe Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 450 m off the Hippo Loop, about 9 km from Bakgatla Gate.
About Mankwe Dam
Mankwe Dam is the largest body of water in Pilanesberg and one of the park’s most important wildlife-viewing areas. Its permanent water attracts a wide variety of animals and birds, while the nearby hide offers excellent views across the dam.
Where to find Mankwe Dam
Mankwe Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 450 m off the Hippo Loop, about 9 km from Bakgatla Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Habitat around Mankwe Dam
Dam by Hippo Loop (dams and rivers): Permanent open water: dams, lakes and flowing rivers.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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- Mankwe Dam Bird HideBird Hide
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- Makorwane HideBird Hide
Mankwe Dam questions
Where is Mankwe Dam?
Mankwe Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 450 m off the Hippo Loop, about 9 km from Bakgatla Gate.
Which road is Mankwe Dam on?
Mankwe Dam is about 450 m off the Hippo Loop.
What animals can you see at Mankwe Dam?
Mankwe 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 Mankwe 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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