Picnic Spot · Pilanesberg National Park

Mothala Picnic Spot, Pilanesberg

Mothala Picnic Spot is a picnic spot in Pilanesberg National Park, on the Dithabaneng, about 2 km from Manyane Gate.

About Mothala Picnic Spot

Mothala Picnic Spot is a designated picnic area in the eastern part of Pilanesberg, a short drive from Manyane Gate. It provides a convenient place to stop and relax during a game drive, with the surrounding bushveld offering opportunities to watch wildlife and birds while taking a break from the road.

Where to find Mothala Picnic Spot

Mothala Picnic Spot is a picnic spot in Pilanesberg National Park, on the Dithabaneng, about 2 km from Manyane 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 Mothala Picnic Spot

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

Habitat around Mothala Picnic Spot

Bushveld by Tilodi (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Nearby waterholes, hides and camps

Mothala Picnic Spot questions

Where is Mothala Picnic Spot?

Mothala Picnic Spot is a picnic spot in Pilanesberg National Park, on the Dithabaneng, about 2 km from Manyane Gate.

Which road is Mothala Picnic Spot on?

Mothala Picnic Spot is right on the Dithabaneng.

What animals can you see at Mothala Picnic Spot?

Mothala Picnic Spot sits in mixed bushveld, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, aardvark, african civet and african hawk eagle.

Can I use opspoor at Mothala Picnic Spot 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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