Addo Elephant National Park
Mpunzi Loop, Addo Elephant National Park
The Mpunzi Loop is a 2.5 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. It connects to Southern Access Road. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The Mpunzi loop is a short gravel loop off the Southern Access Road near Hapoor Dam, the largest dam in Addo. It passes the Spekboom hide, which overlooks a waterhole inside the fenced Spekboom tented camp.
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- Hapoor DamWaterholeHapoor Dam is the largest waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park and one of the park’s most renowned elephant-viewing locations. The dam is regularly visited by large numbers of elephants and…100 m off the road
- Hapoor Dam ViewpointViewpointHapoor Dam Viewpoint overlooks Addo’s largest dam and one of the park’s best-known locations for observing elephants. The open water and surrounding Spekboom thicket provide a clear view of animals…100 m off the road
- Spekboom WaterholeWaterholeSpekboom Waterhole lies within the fenced Spekboom Hide and Tented Camp in the main game-viewing area of Addo Elephant National Park. The waterhole is especially valuable for wildlife viewing after…300 m off the road
- Spekboom Tented Camp GateMain CampThe Spekboom Tented Camp Gate provides access to the fenced Spekboom Tented Camp within Addo Elephant National Park’s main game-viewing area. The camp is reached from the Southern Access Road and is…300 m off the road
- Spekboom HideBird HideSpekboom Hide is a purpose-built wildlife and birding hide overlooking a waterhole in the main game-viewing area of Addo Elephant National Park. Surrounded by pristine Albany Thicket, it provides…350 m off the road
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Mpunzi Loop questions
Where is the Mpunzi Loop in Addo Elephant National Park?
The Mpunzi Loop is a 2.5 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. It connects to Southern Access Road.
How long does it take to drive the Mpunzi Loop?
About 4 minutes without stopping at the 40 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Mpunzi Loop?
Yes. Along the Mpunzi Loop you'll find Hapoor Dam, Hapoor Dam Viewpoint, Spekboom Waterhole and Spekboom Hide.
Can I use opspoor on the Mpunzi 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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