Pilanesberg National Park
Letsha, Pilanesberg National Park
The Letsha is a 4 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 7.3 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kgabo and Kubu. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Letsha is a 4 km gravel road between Kubu and Kgabo, and the way to the Mankwe Dam hide. Mankwe is the largest body of water in Pilanesberg, and its permanent water draws animals and birds all year, which makes the hide one of the park's most popular stops.
Where the Letsha runs
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Habitat along the Letsha
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 Letsha
- Mankwe Dam Bird HideBird HideMankwe Dam is the largest body of water in Pilanesberg and one of the park’s most popular wildlife-viewing areas. Its expansive waters attract a wide variety of birds and animals, while the nearby…150 m off the road
- Mankwe DamWaterholeMankwe Dam is the largest body of water in Pilanesberg and one of the park’s most important wildlife-viewing areas. Its permanent water attracts a wide variety of animals and birds, while the nearby…750 m off the road
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Letsha questions
Where is the Letsha in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Letsha is a 4 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 7.3 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kgabo and Kubu.
What animals can you see on the Letsha?
The Letsha 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 Letsha?
Yes. Along the Letsha you'll find Mankwe Dam Bird Hide and Mankwe Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Letsha 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 Letsha
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