Addo Elephant National Park
Mbabala Loop, Addo Elephant National Park
The Mbabala Loop is a 3.4 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The Mbabala loop is a short gravel loop in Addo's main game-viewing area that leads to the Kadouw lookout point, an elevated viewpoint over the western side of the area and a good place to scan the thicket below.
Where the Mbabala Loop runs
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- Kadouw Lookout PointViewpointKadouw Lookout Point is one of Addo Elephant National Park’s designated elevated viewpoints, overlooking the western side of the main game-viewing area. From the lookout, the open thicket landscape…950 m off the road
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Mbabala Loop questions
Where is the Mbabala Loop in Addo Elephant National Park?
The Mbabala Loop is a 3.4 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Mbabala Loop?
Yes. Along the Mbabala Loop you'll find Kadouw Lookout Point.
Can I use opspoor on the Mbabala Loop without signal?
Yes. Signal in Addo Elephant National Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
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