Viewpoint · Kruger National Park

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S52 Red Rocks Loop, about 61 km from Punda Maria Gate.

About Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a borehole waterhole in the remote Bateleur area of northern Kruger, near Rooibosrand Dam. The surrounding mopane bushveld makes this a quiet wildlife stop, although the waterhole can dry up during prolonged dry periods. Its unusual Afrikaans name reflects the determination needed to find water at this isolated spot.

Where to find Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S52 Red Rocks Loop, about 61 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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Wildlife you can see at Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint

Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.

Habitat around Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint

Bushveld by S52 (north) 2 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

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Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint questions

Where is Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint?

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S52 Red Rocks Loop, about 61 km from Punda Maria Gate.

Which road is Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint on?

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint is about 550 m off the S52 Red Rocks Loop.

What animals can you see at Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint?

Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint sits in mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Can I use opspoor at Buig-of-bars Waterhole Viewpoint 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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