Addo Elephant National Park

Mbotyi Loop, Addo Elephant National Park

The Mbotyi Loop is a 4.6 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. It connects to Southern Access Road. Here's where it runs and how it links up with the roads around it.

The Mbotyi loop is a short gravel loop off the Southern Access Road, on the stretch between the main game-viewing area and Matyholweni Gate in the south of Addo.

Where the Mbotyi Loop runs

Southern Access RoadMbotyi Loop
The Mbotyi Loop and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Mbotyi Loop questions

Where is the Mbotyi Loop in Addo Elephant National Park?

The Mbotyi Loop is a 4.6 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. It connects to Southern Access Road.

How long does it take to drive the Mbotyi Loop?

About 7 minutes without stopping at the 40 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.

Can I use opspoor on the Mbotyi 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.

Roads connecting to the Mbotyi Loop

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