Pilanesberg National Park

Giraffe, Pilanesberg National Park

The Giraffe is a 2.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 150 m from Manyane Gate. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

Where the Giraffe runs

GiraffeManyane ResortManyane Gate
The Giraffe and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Wildlife you can see on the Giraffe

Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.

Habitat along the Giraffe

Mixed bushveld
62%
Open grassland
35%

Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Waterholes and stops on the Giraffe

  • Manyane ResortLodgeManyane Resort is situated beside the Manyane Gate in the eastern part of Pilanesberg National Park and provides a range of accommodation, including chalets, safari tents, campsites and caravan…50 m off the road
  • Manyane GateGateManyane Gate is the main eastern entrance to Pilanesberg National Park and the usual entry point for visitors driving from Johannesburg and Pretoria via Mogwase. Manyane Resort and its campsite sit…150 m off the road
  • Bosele Children's CampBush CampBosele Children’s Camp is a group accommodation and educational camp within the Manyane Resort complex at the eastern entrance to Pilanesberg. The camp provides dormitory-style accommodation for…300 m off the road
  • Manyane Resort Camp SiteBush CampThe Manyane Resort Campsite provides grassed camping stands within the bushveld setting of the resort, with both electrified and non-electrified sites available. Campers share central ablution…350 m off the road
  • Mothala Picnic SpotPicnic SpotMothala 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…500 m off the road

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Giraffe questions

Where is the Giraffe in Pilanesberg National Park?

The Giraffe is a 2.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 150 m from Manyane Gate.

What animals can you see on the Giraffe?

The Giraffe runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits cheetah, wildebeest (blue), yellow mongoose, zebra (plains) and aardvark.

Can I use opspoor on the Giraffe 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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