Waterhole · Pilanesberg National Park

Twin Dams, Pilanesberg

Twin Dams is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Mankwe, about 7 km from Manyane Gate.

About Twin Dams

Twin Dams consists of two smaller dams within Pilanesberg National Park and is a worthwhile stop along the park’s road network. Water levels can vary seasonally, but the surrounding area can still provide opportunities to spot wildlife moving through the bushveld.

Where to find Twin Dams

Twin Dams is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Mankwe, about 7 km from Manyane 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 Twin Dams

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Habitat around Twin Dams

Grassland by Ntshwe (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Best time to visit Twin Dams

Park-local time of day for every confirmed sighting logged nearby, most often early morning (5–8am).

Early morning (5–8am)
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Morning (8–11am)
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Midday (11am–2pm)
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Afternoon (2–5pm)
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Evening (5–8pm)
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Night (8pm–5am)
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Twin Dams questions

Where is Twin Dams?

Twin Dams is a waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, 200 m off the Mankwe, about 7 km from Manyane Gate.

Which road is Twin Dams on?

Twin Dams is about 200 m off the Mankwe.

What animals can you see at Twin Dams?

The species most often reported near Twin Dams by opspoor users are giraffe and wildebeest (blue).

Can I use opspoor at Twin Dams 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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