Pilanesberg National Park
Thlware, Pilanesberg National Park
The Thlware is a 2.6 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 7.3 km from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Motlobo and Tshwene. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Thlware is a 2.6 km dirt road off Tshwene that heads toward Mankwe Dam, the largest body of water in Pilanesberg, and links up with Motlobo. Its name comes from the Setswana word for python.
Where the Thlware runs
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see on the Thlware
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Habitat along the Thlware
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 Thlware
- 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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Thlware questions
Where is the Thlware in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Thlware is a 2.6 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 7.3 km from Bakgatla Gate. It connects to Motlobo and Tshwene.
What animals can you see on the Thlware?
The Thlware runs through mixed bushveld, which suits kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, aardvark, african civet and african hawk eagle.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Thlware?
Yes. Along the Thlware you'll find Mankwe Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Thlware 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 Thlware
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