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Your chances of seeing Warthog in Pilanesberg National Park
Easy to see. Hard to miss. Most drives in Pilanesberg National Park turn up Warthog.
When to see Warthog in Pilanesberg National Park
Warthog are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Warthog's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Warthog in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads and waterholes
Drive
Moloto Drive, Nare Link and Kukama run through open grassland: good country for Warthog.
- Moloto Drive18.3 km · open grassland
- Nare Link5.6 km · open grassland
- Kukama3.2 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Warthog have actually been seen recently.
Wait at water
Warthog are drawn to water, especially in the dry season (May to October), so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.
About the Warthog
The warthog is a robust African wild pig recognised by its large head, facial warts, tusks, sparse hair and distinctive tail that is often held upright when running. It is primarily a grazer but also feeds on roots, bulbs, fruits and other plant material. Warthogs commonly live in family groups consisting of females and young, while adult males are generally more solitary. They shelter in burrows, often entering head-first and reversing out with their tusks facing the entrance.
How to identify the Warthog
Stocky wild pig with a large flattened head, broad snout, sparse bristles and prominent facial warts and tusks. The tail is thin and often held upright when running. Adults are generally grey-brown.
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