Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Maries Loop, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

The Maries Loop is a 11.3 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 5.5 km from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Nossob Road. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.

Marie's loop is a short sand loop off the Nossob road south of Nossob camp, passing Marie se Draai waterhole.

Where the Maries Loop runs

Nossob RoadMaries Loop
The Maries 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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Waterholes and stops on the Maries Loop

  • Marie se Draai Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMarie se Draai Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole from a slightly elevated position on the loop road south of Nossob. The 11 km Marie se Draai loop is regarded as one of the more productive…On the road

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Maries Loop questions

Where is the Maries Loop in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?

The Maries Loop is a 11.3 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 5.5 km from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Nossob Road.

How long does it take to drive the Maries Loop?

About 14 minutes without stopping at the 50 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.

Are there waterholes or hides on the Maries Loop?

Yes. Along the Maries Loop you'll find Marie se Draai Waterhole Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the Maries Loop without signal?

Yes. Signal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier 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 Maries Loop

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