Pilanesberg National Park

Tshukudu e Nntsho, Pilanesberg National Park

The Tshukudu e Nntsho is a 2.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.9 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Tlou Drive and Tshukudu Entsho. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

Where the Tshukudu e Nntsho runs

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The Tshukudu e Nntsho and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Wildlife you can see on the Tshukudu e Nntsho

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Habitat along the Tshukudu e Nntsho

Mixed bushveld
63%
Open grassland
34%

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 Tshukudu e Nntsho

  • Tlou DamWaterholeTlou Dam is a productive wildlife-viewing spot in Pilanesberg, where animals are often drawn to the water and surrounding floodplain. It can be particularly rewarding for watching elephants, along…150 m off the road
  • Makorwane HideBird HideMakorwane Hide overlooks a waterhole in the Pilanesberg bushveld and is a rewarding stop for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Its north-facing position makes it particularly suitable for…350 m off the road
  • Lenong View ViewpointViewpointLenong View is one of the highest viewpoints in the central Pilanesberg, offering a sweeping perspective across the ancient volcanic ring complex. From the lookout, Mankwe Dam and Makorwane Dam can…550 m off the road
  • Makorwane DamWaterholeMakorwane Dam is a rewarding wildlife and birdwatching stop in Pilanesberg, with a bird hide overlooking the water. Visitors may spot hippos and elephants around the dam, while predators are also…550 m off the road

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Tshukudu e Nntsho questions

Where is the Tshukudu e Nntsho in Pilanesberg National Park?

The Tshukudu e Nntsho is a 2.2 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.9 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Tlou Drive and Tshukudu Entsho.

What animals can you see on the Tshukudu e Nntsho?

The Tshukudu e Nntsho 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 Tshukudu e Nntsho?

Yes. Along the Tshukudu e Nntsho you'll find Tlou Dam, Makorwane Hide, Lenong View Viewpoint and Makorwane Dam.

Can I use opspoor on the Tshukudu e Nntsho 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 Tshukudu e Nntsho

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