Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint, Kruger
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 9 km from Pafuri Gate.
About Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint lies beside the Limpopo River in the remote Makuleke area of northern Kruger, overlooking one of the region’s larger floodplain pans. The pan is closely connected to the Limpopo’s water regime and can support impressive concentrations of waterbirds, including African Openbills and Knob-billed Ducks. Its setting among riverine woodland and northern bushveld makes it a particularly rewarding viewpoint for both wildlife and birding.
Where to find Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 9 km from Pafuri Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Habitat around Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint
Bushveld by S64 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint questions
Where is Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint?
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, about 9 km from Pafuri Gate.
What animals can you see at Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint?
Makwadzi Pan Viewpoint sits in mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.
Can I use opspoor at Makwadzi Pan 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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