Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint, Kruger
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 39 km from Punda Maria Gate.
About Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint is a scenic stop in the northern Kruger near the Shingwedzi River system, where a small pool can attract impressive concentrations of hippos and crocodiles. The surrounding bushveld provides a quiet setting for watching these animals at close range, with elephants and other wildlife also occurring in the area.
Where to find Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 39 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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Habitat around Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint
Bushveld by S56 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Nearby waterholes, hides and camps
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Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint questions
Where is Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint?
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 39 km from Punda Maria Gate.
Which road is Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint on?
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint is about 100 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop.
What animals can you see at Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint?
Hippos & Crocs Viewpoint sits in mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.
Can I use opspoor at Hippos & Crocs 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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