Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Babalala Waterhole, Kruger
Babalala Waterhole is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 31 km from Punda Maria Gate.
About Babalala Waterhole
Babalala Waterhole lies beside the Babalala Picnic Site on the H1-7 between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria. The small waterhole sits between open mopane shrubveld and mixed mopane woodland, creating a useful drinking point for wildlife passing through this northern landscape. The surrounding grasslands are also regarded as one of the better areas in northern Kruger for the chance of spotting cheetah.
Where to find Babalala Waterhole
Babalala Waterhole is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 31 km from Punda Maria Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Open in opspoorWildlife you can see at Babalala Waterhole
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Habitat around Babalala Waterhole
Grassland by H1-7 (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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Babalala Waterhole questions
Where is Babalala Waterhole?
Babalala Waterhole is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 31 km from Punda Maria Gate.
Which road is Babalala Waterhole on?
Babalala Waterhole is right on the S56 Mphongolo Loop.
What animals can you see at Babalala Waterhole?
Babalala Waterhole sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.
Can I use opspoor at Babalala Waterhole without signal?
Yes. Signal in Kruger 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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