Pilanesberg National Park
Moruleng, Pilanesberg National Park
The Moruleng is a 3.9 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 550 m from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Dithabaneng and Kgabo. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Moruleng is a 3.9 km gravel road just inside Bakgatla Gate in the north of Pilanesberg, linking Kgabo with Dithabaneng. Dithabaneng Dam, a smaller dam whose water level varies, is close by. It is a quick gravel option for heading east from the Bakgatla side.
Where the Moruleng runs
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Habitat along the Moruleng
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 Moruleng
- Dithabaneng DamWaterholeDithabaneng Dam is a smaller, more seasonal water stop along Dithabaneng Drive in Pilanesberg. Water levels can vary, but when conditions are favourable it provides opportunities to spot waterbirds…450 m off the road
- Bakgatla GateGateBakgatla Gate is the northern entrance to Pilanesberg National Park, giving convenient access to the northern section of the reserve and the park's central road network.550 m off the road
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Moruleng questions
Where is the Moruleng in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Moruleng is a 3.9 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 550 m from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Dithabaneng and Kgabo.
What animals can you see on the Moruleng?
The Moruleng runs through mixed bushveld, riverine forest and open grassland, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, hadeda ibis, african civet and southern ground hornbill.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Moruleng?
Yes. Along the Moruleng you'll find Dithabaneng Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Moruleng 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 Moruleng
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