Pilanesberg National Park
Tshepe Drive, Pilanesberg National Park
The Tshepe Drive is a 15.6 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 5.2 km from Manyane Gate. It connects to Kwalata, Mankwe, Mankwe Way and Nkakane. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Tshepe Drive is a 15.6 km gravel road that comes within about 5 km of Manyane Gate. It passes Twin Dams, two small dams whose water levels vary with the season. Nkakane, Kwalata, Mankwe and Mankwe Way all join it, so it combines easily into loops from the Manyane side of the park. Tshepe is the Setswana word for springbok.
Where the Tshepe Drive runs
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Habitat along the Tshepe Drive
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 Tshepe Drive
- Twin DamsWaterholeTwin Dams consists of two smaller dams within Pilanesberg National Park and is a worthwhile stop along the park’s road network. Water levels can vary seasonally, but the surrounding area can still…250 m off the road
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Tshepe Drive questions
Where is the Tshepe Drive in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Tshepe Drive is a 15.6 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 5.2 km from Manyane Gate. It connects to Kwalata, Mankwe, Mankwe Way and Nkakane.
What animals can you see on the Tshepe Drive?
The Tshepe Drive 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 Tshepe Drive?
Yes. Along the Tshepe Drive you'll find Twin Dams.
Can I use opspoor on the Tshepe 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 Tshepe Drive
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