Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 3 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate.
About Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint lies just off the S25 Crocodile River Road, about 8 km from Crocodile Bridge. The viewpoint overlooks the Crocodile River, where hippos and crocodiles are commonly seen, with buffalo also frequenting the broad riverbanks. A short walk up the rocky slope also leads to surviving San rock art overlooking the river.
Where to find Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 3 km from Crocodile Bridge 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 Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.
Habitat around Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Dam by S25 (south) 5 (dams and rivers): Permanent open water: dams, lakes and flowing rivers.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Nearby waterholes, hides and camps
- Crocodile Bridge GateGate
- Gezantfombi Waterhole ViewpointViewpoint
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint questions
Where is Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint?
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 3 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate.
What animals can you see at Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint?
Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint sits in dams and rivers, which suits african darter, african fish eagle, african helmeted terrapin, african pygmy goose and black heron.
Can I use opspoor at Hippo Pool 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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