Viewpoint · Kruger National Park

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-1 Napi Road, about 12 km from Paul Kruger Gate.

About De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint sits beside the H1-1 just south of Skukuza, overlooking a year-round artificial waterhole. The concrete trough attracts elephant, buffalo, giraffe and impala, and the site has become particularly well known for leopard sightings and hunting activity around the water. It is a worthwhile stop when travelling between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop.

Where to find De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-1 Napi Road, about 12 km from Paul Kruger Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.

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Recent activity near De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint

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Wildlife you can see at De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint

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

Habitat around De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint

Bushveld by H3 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

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De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint questions

Where is De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint?

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-1 Napi Road, about 12 km from Paul Kruger Gate.

Which road is De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint on?

De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint is about 100 m off the H1-1 Napi Road.

What animals can you see at De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint?

De Laporte 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 De Laporte 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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