Watch out for the hyena den at the junction

The turn-off to the S66 towards Transport Dam is a well-known hotspot for spotted hyenas. There is a hyena den here where females raise their young. Particularly fascinating: newborn siblings engage in fierce rank battles shortly after birth. With female twins it is not uncommon for the stronger youngster to kill its sibling. After a few weeks the surviving young are brought together in communal dens, where each female suckles only her own offspring. With a bit of patience you can not only watch adult animals here, but also young hyenas, which live exclusively on milk for up to nine months.

The junction is directly on the H1-1, from where the S66 leads about two kilometres to Transport Dam. Start looking out for movement at the roadside as you approach. As spotted hyenas are regularly seen here, it is worth planning in a bit of time. This spot is ideal for a short observation stop on the way to or from Transport Dam.