Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
James Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger
James Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S114 Old Main Road, about 11 km from Malelane Gate.
About James Waterhole Viewpoint
James Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a small artificial waterhole in southern Kruger, along the old Malelane–Skukuza road network. The borehole was named after T. L. James, who served as a ranger at Malelane from 1933 to 1950. It provides a useful water source for wildlife and can be a productive stop, particularly during the drier months.
Where to find James Waterhole Viewpoint
James Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S114 Old Main Road, about 11 km from Malelane 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 James Waterhole Viewpoint
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Habitat around James Waterhole Viewpoint
Grassland by S25 (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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James Waterhole Viewpoint questions
Where is James Waterhole Viewpoint?
James Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S114 Old Main Road, about 11 km from Malelane Gate.
Which road is James Waterhole Viewpoint on?
James Waterhole Viewpoint is right on the S114 Old Main Road.
What animals can you see at James Waterhole Viewpoint?
James Waterhole Viewpoint sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.
Can I use opspoor at James 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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