Pilanesberg National Park
Mankwe Way, Pilanesberg National Park
The Mankwe Way is a 9.1 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 6.5 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kubu, Kwalata, Mankwe, Motlobo and Tshepe Drive. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Mankwe Way is a 9.1 km dirt road through the middle of Pilanesberg, linking Kubu in the west with Tshepe Drive in the east and joining Kwalata, Motlobo and Mankwe along the way. Twin Dams, two small seasonal dams, are close to the road. It is a gravel alternative to the tar for crossing the park.
Where the Mankwe Way runs
Recent activity on the Mankwe Way
Sightings already logged on the Mankwe Way
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see on the Mankwe Way
Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the Mankwe Way
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 Mankwe Way
- Twin DamsWaterholeTwin 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…400 m off the road
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Mankwe Way questions
Where is the Mankwe Way in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Mankwe Way is a 9.1 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 6.5 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kubu, Kwalata, Mankwe, Motlobo and Tshepe Drive.
What animals can you see on the Mankwe Way?
The Mankwe Way 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 Mankwe Way?
Yes. Along the Mankwe Way you'll find Twin Dams.
Can I use opspoor on the Mankwe Way 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 Mankwe Way
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