Viewpoint · Kruger National Park

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S12 Girivana Loop, about 33 km from Orpen Gate.

About Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Girivana waterhole in the open plains north of Satara, reached via the S12 from the H7. The open surroundings make it easy to watch animals approaching the water, with large herds of buffalo and elephant regularly reported alongside zebra, wildebeest and giraffe. The concentration of prey also makes Girivana a particularly interesting spot for predators, including lion, leopard and cheetah.

Where to find Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S12 Girivana Loop, about 33 km from Orpen 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 Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint

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

Habitat around Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint

Grassland by H1-4 (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.

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Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint questions

Where is Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint?

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S12 Girivana Loop, about 33 km from Orpen Gate.

Which road is Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint on?

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint is right on the S12 Girivana Loop.

What animals can you see at Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint?

Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.

Can I use opspoor at Girivana 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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