Pilanesberg National Park
Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive, Pilanesberg National Park
The Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive is a 4 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.6 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kubu and Tshukudu Entsho. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive is a gravel road that leaves Kubu and runs past Makorwane Dam in the center of Pilanesberg, continuing toward Tlou Drive. Makorwane Hide overlooks the water right beside the road and faces north, so it works well for photography in soft or cloudy light. Hippos may be at the dam, and Tlou Dam is a short way further on.
Where the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive runs
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Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the Tshukudu e Ntsho 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 Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive
- 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…50 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…100 m off the road
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Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive questions
Where is the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive is a 4 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 8.6 km from Bakubung Gate. It connects to Kubu and Tshukudu Entsho.
What animals can you see on the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive?
The Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive runs through open grassland, mixed bushveld and dams and rivers, which suits cheetah, wildebeest (blue), yellow mongoose, zebra (plains) and striped polecat.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive?
Yes. Along the Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive you'll find Makorwane Hide and Makorwane Dam.
Can I use opspoor on the Tshukudu e Ntsho 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 Tshukudu e Ntsho Drive
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