Pilanesberg National Park
Moloto Drive, Pilanesberg National Park
The Moloto Drive is a 18.3 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.3 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Nare Link, Sefara Drive and Tlou Drive. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Moloto Drive is the longest road in Pilanesberg, an 18 km gravel route through the quieter western side of the park. It crosses the open Moloto Plain and dry thornveld, good country for scanning for antelope away from the busier center. Batlhako Dam has a bird hide right beside the road, with a viewpoint and Moloto Picnic Site next to it. Moloto Drive links with Tlou Drive, Sefara Drive and Nare Link, so it fits into a longer western loop. Allow plenty of time: at the park's 40 km/h limit the drive alone takes close to half an hour.
Where the Moloto Drive runs
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Habitat along the Moloto Drive
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the Moloto Drive
- Batlhako Dam Bird HideBird HideBatlhako Dam is a scenic and relatively quiet wildlife spot in Pilanesberg, particularly popular for birdwatching and photography. The hide overlooks the water, while a nearby viewpoint offers…50 m off the road
- Moloto Drive ViewpointViewpointThis unnamed viewpoint on Moloto Drive lies in the quieter western reaches of Pilanesberg, overlooking the broad Moloto Plain and the surrounding dry thornveld. The area is less densely travelled…100 m off the road
- Batlhako Dam ViewpointViewpointBatlhako Dam Viewpoint lies on the western side of Pilanesberg beside a designated picnic area, overlooking the waters of Batlhako Dam and the surrounding western plains. The elevated outlook…150 m off the road
- Batlhako DamWaterholeBatlhako Dam is a quiet waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park, known as a rewarding stop for birdwatching and wildlife photography. Surrounded by scenic hills, the dam offers a peaceful setting…150 m off the road
- Moloto Picnic SitePicnic SpotMoloto Picnic Site is a designated roadside picnic stop along Moloto Drive in the western part of Pilanesberg, situated close to Batlhako Dam. The site provides a convenient place to pause during a…150 m off the road
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Moloto Drive questions
Where is the Moloto Drive in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Moloto Drive is a 18.3 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.3 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Nare Link, Sefara Drive and Tlou Drive.
What animals can you see on the Moloto Drive?
The Moloto Drive runs through open grassland and hill savanna, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, bat eared fox, cape hare and cheetah.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Moloto Drive?
Yes. Along the Moloto Drive you'll find Batlhako Dam Bird Hide, Moloto Drive Viewpoint, Batlhako Dam Viewpoint and Batlhako Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Moloto Drive 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 Moloto Drive
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