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Wildlife observation · Sun City, Noroeste
Represa de Mankwe
Reservoir in the center of Pilanesberg, with wooden hides on the water’s edge to observe hippos, crocodiles, birds and animals that come to drink.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Represa de Mankwe
The Mankwe dam fills the floor of Pilanesberg’s central valley, in the middle of the old crater. It is the park’s largest body of water and attracts animals of all kinds, especially in the dry season when the rest of the landscape runs short of water.
On the shoreline there are wooden hides, covered and linked to the parking area by fenced walkways, where you may step out of your vehicle. From there, quietly, it is common to see hippos, crocodiles, herons, kingfishers and fish eagles, as well as elephants, zebras and antelopes coming down to drink.
The Mankwe hide is the best known, and there are other viewing points at the park’s smaller dams. Near the reservoir, the tracks of the central valley are often good for looking for rhinos.
It’s a good place for a break during a safari, when animals rest and water birds remain active.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Best time
Early morning and late afternoon, and at midday in the dry season when animals come to drink.
How to get there
It is in the centre of the park, about 15 km from the Bakubung gate via the marked roads.
Tip
Bring binoculars and speak quietly; animals move away from noise.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Represa de Mankwe
Where is the Mankwe dam?
In Pilanesberg’s central valley, about 15 km from the Bakubung gate.
Can you leave the vehicle at the Mankwe dam?
Yes, in the hides, which are linked to the parking area by fenced walkways.
What can be seen at the Mankwe dam?
Hippos, crocodiles, water birds and animals that come to drink, such as elephants and zebras.