Viewpoint · Kruger National Park

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint, Kruger

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-8, about 21 km from Pafuri Gate.

About Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint lies in the far northern Kruger landscape near the Pafuri–Punda Maria road, overlooking the Nkovakulu waterhole. The area is part of the dry northern mopaneveld, where wildlife concentrates around available water during the dry season. Nkovakulu is also an interesting cultural and geological site, with the nearby hill containing remains of historic stone structures and distinctive basalt formations.

Where to find Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-8, about 21 km from Pafuri 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 Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint

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

Habitat around Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint

Bushveld by H1-8 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

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Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint questions

Where is Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint?

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 100 m off the H1-8, about 21 km from Pafuri Gate.

Which road is Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint on?

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint is about 100 m off the H1-8.

What animals can you see at Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint?

Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint sits in mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Can I use opspoor at Nkovakulu 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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