Pilanesberg National Park
Kukama, Pilanesberg National Park
The Kukama is a 3.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 6.0 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Ntshwe and Tlou Drive. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Kukama is a 3.2 km gravel road between Ntshwe and Tlou Drive in the west of Pilanesberg, and a short link toward Ruighoek Dam and its viewpoint. Kukama is the Setswana name for the gemsbok.
Where the Kukama runs
Recent activity on the Kukama
Sightings already logged on the Kukama
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see on the Kukama
Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the Kukama
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Waterholes and stops on the Kukama
- Ruighoek Dam ViewpointViewpointRuighoek Dam Viewpoint overlooks the western side of Ruighoek Dam, offering an open view across the water and the surrounding combination of grassland, woodland and rocky hills. The quieter western…1.0 km off the road
See every waterhole, hide and viewpoint on the map, and navigate to them, in the opspoor app.
Kukama questions
Where is the Kukama in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Kukama is a 3.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 6.0 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Ntshwe and Tlou Drive.
What animals can you see on the Kukama?
The Kukama runs through open grassland and mixed bushveld, which suits cheetah, wildebeest (blue), yellow mongoose, zebra (plains) and striped polecat.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Kukama?
Yes. Along the Kukama you'll find Ruighoek Dam Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the Kukama 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.
Roads connecting to the Kukama
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