Mine Entrance

Directions from Sun City:


From Sun City's main gate, head EAST towards Kwa-maritane Gate, Pilanesberg NP.

1.2 km down the road, turn RIGHT onto a road towards CHANENG.

Follow this road for roughly 5.1 km till the first stop street.

Turn LEFT and follow this road for 8km over numerous speed humps, passing the junction to the Sunflower Fields.

At a 4-way STOP, turn LEFT. Turning right would take you towards the RASIMONE MINE.

Follow this road for 2.6km. At this point you will have a Mine Shaft and entrance gate on your right.

Turn LEFT onto the gravel track towards a large open area on whitish gravel.

OPEN AREA:  25°27'40.22"S 27° 7'35.41"E
                         25°27.670’S 27° 7.590’E

Directions from Rustenburg:

Head from Rustenburg to Sun City on the R565. Continue past KEDAR COUNTRY HOTEL and the new BAFOKENG SPORTS PALACE and MARANG HOTEL.

You will come to a 3-way STOP at BOSHOEK. Turn RIGHT towards a large Chrome Smelter.

From this junction, continue along this road for 3.7km.

Turn RIGHT at the 4-way STOP. Turning left will take you towards the RASIMONE MINE.

Follow this road for 2.6km. At this point you will have a Mine Shaft and entrance gate on your right.

Turn LEFT onto the gravel track towards a large open area on whitish gravel.

NOTES:
There are a few depressions in the open area that have a little bit of water in them after rain. This site is potentially a roosting site, and numbers of between 70 – 90 Yellow-throated Sandgrouse have been seen on this gravel area.

Best time for this site seems to be in the early morning, at around 07:30 – 08:00.

The birds are fairly accustomed to vehicles, and staying in your vehicle could possibly lead to closer sightings.

Ensure you are familiar with their unique call, as this often alerts you to their approach.