Pilanesberg National Park
Tshwene, Pilanesberg National Park
The Tshwene is a 11.4 km tar road in Pilanesberg National Park, starting at Manyane Gate. It connects to Dithabaneng, Hippo Loop, Kgabo, Korwe and Mankwe. Here's what lives along it, where to stop, and when it's most active.
Tshwene is the tarred road from Manyane Gate, the eastern entrance most visitors from Johannesburg and Pretoria use, toward the middle of the park. It starts beside Manyane Resort and passes Tilodi Dam, which has a bird hide, and Twin Dams, two small dams whose water levels change with the season. Hippo Loop and Thlware turn off toward Mankwe Dam, the largest body of water in Pilanesberg. Many of the eastern gravel roads start from Tshwene, so it is the backbone for loops on this side. Tshwene is the Setswana word for baboon.
Where the Tshwene runs
Recent activity on the Tshwene
Sightings already logged on the Tshwene
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Open in opspoorMost reported on the Tshwene
Habitat along the Tshwene
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Best time to drive the Tshwene
Park-local time of day for every confirmed sighting logged on this road, most often morning (8–11am).
Hour-by-hour patterns per species are in the opspoor app.
Waterholes and stops on the Tshwene
- Manyane GateGateManyane Gate is the main eastern entrance to Pilanesberg National Park and the usual entry point for visitors driving from Johannesburg and Pretoria via Mogwase. Manyane Resort and its campsite sit…On the road
- Bosele Children's CampBush CampBosele Children’s Camp is a group accommodation and educational camp within the Manyane Resort complex at the eastern entrance to Pilanesberg. The camp provides dormitory-style accommodation for…200 m off the road
- Manyane ResortLodgeManyane Resort is situated beside the Manyane Gate in the eastern part of Pilanesberg National Park and provides a range of accommodation, including chalets, safari tents, campsites and caravan…250 m off 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…400 m off the road
- 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…450 m off the road
- Manyane Resort Camp SiteBush CampThe Manyane Resort Campsite provides grassed camping stands within the bushveld setting of the resort, with both electrified and non-electrified sites available. Campers share central ablution…550 m off the road
- 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…650 m off the road
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Tshwene questions
Where is the Tshwene in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Tshwene is a 11.4 km tar road in Pilanesberg National Park, starting at Manyane Gate. It connects to Dithabaneng, Hippo Loop, Kgabo, Korwe and Mankwe.
What animals can you see on the Tshwene?
The species most often reported on the Tshwene by opspoor users are giraffe, impala and lilac breasted roller.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Tshwene?
Yes. Along the Tshwene you'll find Tilodi Dam, Tilodi Dam Bird Hide and Twin Dams.
Can I use opspoor on the Tshwene 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 Tshwene
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