Pilanesberg National Park
Tilodi, Pilanesberg National Park
The Tilodi is a 2.8 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 1.4 km from Manyane Gate. It connects to Nkakane and Tshwene. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Tilodi is a 2.8 km dirt road in the east of Pilanesberg that runs right past Tilodi Dam and its bird hide, linking Tshwene with Nkakane. You can watch from the hide or stay in your vehicle near the water's edge. It is only a short drive from Manyane Gate, so it is an easy stop at the start or end of a day.
Where the Tilodi runs
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Habitat along the Tilodi
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 Tilodi
- Tilodi Dam Bird HideBird HideTilodi Dam is a peaceful water stop in Pilanesberg National Park where visitors can pause and watch birds and wildlife around the water’s edge. The surrounding bushveld makes it a worthwhile spot to…On the road
- Tilodi DamWaterholeTilodi Dam is a peaceful water stop in Pilanesberg where visitors can watch wildlife and birds moving through the area. The Tilodi Dam Bird Hide overlooks the water, or you can stay in your vehicle…50 m off the road
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Tilodi questions
Where is the Tilodi in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Tilodi is a 2.8 km dirt road in Pilanesberg National Park about 1.4 km from Manyane Gate. It connects to Nkakane and Tshwene.
What animals can you see on the Tilodi?
The Tilodi runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits cheetah, wildebeest (blue), yellow mongoose, zebra (plains) and aardvark.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Tilodi?
Yes. Along the Tilodi you'll find Tilodi Dam Bird Hide and Tilodi Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Tilodi 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 Tilodi
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