Pilanesberg National Park
Wildebeast, Pilanesberg National Park
The Wildebeast is a 2.3 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 600 m from Manyane Gate. It connects to Zebra. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
Where the Wildebeast runs
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Habitat along the Wildebeast
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 Wildebeast
- 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…400 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…400 m off 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…550 m off the road
- 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…600 m off the road
- Mothala Picnic SpotPicnic SpotMothala Picnic Spot is a designated picnic area in the eastern part of Pilanesberg, a short drive from Manyane Gate. It provides a convenient place to stop and relax during a game drive, with the…850 m off the road
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Wildebeast questions
Where is the Wildebeast in Pilanesberg National Park?
The Wildebeast is a 2.3 km gravel road in Pilanesberg National Park about 600 m from Manyane Gate. It connects to Zebra.
What animals can you see on the Wildebeast?
The Wildebeast runs through open grassland and mixed bushveld, which suits cheetah, wildebeest (blue), yellow mongoose, zebra (plains) and striped polecat.
Can I use opspoor on the Wildebeast 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 Wildebeast
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