Bird Hide · Pilanesberg National Park

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide, Pilanesberg

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide is a bird hide in Pilanesberg National Park, 150 m off the Letsha, about 9 km from Bakgatla Gate.

About Mankwe Dam Bird Hide

Mankwe Dam is the largest body of water in Pilanesberg and one of the park’s most popular wildlife-viewing areas. Its expansive waters attract a wide variety of birds and animals, while the nearby Mankwe Hide offers excellent views across the dam.

Where to find Mankwe Dam Bird Hide

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide is a bird hide in Pilanesberg National Park, 150 m off the Letsha, 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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Wildlife you can see at Mankwe Dam Bird Hide

Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.

Habitat around Mankwe Dam Bird Hide

Dam by Hippo Loop (dams and rivers): Permanent open water: dams, lakes and flowing rivers.

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Mankwe Dam Bird Hide questions

Where is Mankwe Dam Bird Hide?

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide is a bird hide in Pilanesberg National Park, 150 m off the Letsha, about 9 km from Bakgatla Gate.

Which road is Mankwe Dam Bird Hide on?

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide is about 150 m off the Letsha.

What animals can you see at Mankwe Dam Bird Hide?

Mankwe Dam Bird Hide 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 Bird Hide 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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