Mankwe Dam & Hide
Mankwe Dam
The largest body of water in the heart of the park, where hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds are common. A hide at the end of a boardwalk lets you wait quietly for wildlife.
Mankwe Dam sits in the center of the park's crater and is the largest body of water in the reserve. The Mankwe Hide on the southwest shore is one of the few places in the park where you can step out of your vehicle. A boardwalk leads to a concealed hide, where you can quietly watch hippos, crocodiles, waterbuck and zebras come to drink, as well as ospreys, herons and other waterbirds. You can drive there via roads such as Tau Link and Kubu, and it's included in the national park entry ticket. Stay silent inside the hide, and binoculars will enhance the experience.
Opening hours
Follows national park gate opening hours
Nearby sights
- Pilanesberg National Park
- Pilanesberg Centre
- Lenong Viewpoint
- Lost City Golf Course
- Gary Player Country Club
- Sun City Zipline (Zip 2000)
- The Palace of the Lost City
- Valley of the Waves