Pilanesberg National Park
Tau, Pilanesberg National Park
The Tau is a 4.5 km tar road in Pilanesberg National Park about 4.3 km from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Kgabo and Tshwene. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Tau is a 4.5 km tarred link between Kgabo and Tshwene in the north of Pilanesberg. It lets you cross between the Bakgatla and Manyane sides without going through the busier junction at the Pilanesberg Centre. There is a small roadside stop along the way to stretch your legs.
Where the Tau runs
Recent activity on the Tau
Sightings already logged on the Tau
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see on the Tau
Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the Tau
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 Tau
- Tau Link Relaxation StopViewpointThis informal roadside relaxation stop on Tau Link provides a convenient place to pause during a drive through the northern section of Pilanesberg. Set among the park’s open bushveld, it offers…On the road
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Tau questions
Where is the Tau in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Tau is a 4.5 km tar road in Pilanesberg National Park about 4.3 km from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Kgabo and Tshwene.
What animals can you see on the Tau?
The Tau 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 Tau?
Yes. Along the Tau you'll find Tau Link Relaxation Stop.
Can I use opspoor on the Tau 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 Tau
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