Waterhole · Pilanesberg National Park
Tlou Dam, Pilanesberg
Tlou Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Tshukudu e Nntsho, about 9 km from Bakubung Gate.
About Tlou Dam
Tlou Dam is a productive wildlife-viewing spot in Pilanesberg, where animals are often drawn to the water and surrounding floodplain. It can be particularly rewarding for watching elephants, along with a variety of birds and other wildlife.
Where to find Tlou Dam
Tlou Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Tshukudu e Nntsho, 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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Sightings already logged near Tlou Dam
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Habitat around Tlou Dam
Bushveld by Ntshwe (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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Tlou Dam questions
Where is Tlou Dam?
Tlou Dam is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Tshukudu e Nntsho, about 9 km from Bakubung Gate.
Which road is Tlou Dam on?
Tlou Dam is about 200 m off the Tshukudu e Nntsho.
What animals can you see at Tlou Dam?
Tlou Dam sits in mixed bushveld, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, aardvark, african civet and african hawk eagle.
Can I use opspoor at Tlou 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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