Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint, Kruger
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 300 m off the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road, about 58 km from Phalaborwa Gate.
About Nshawu Dam Viewpoint
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint overlooks the former Nshawu Dam within the extensive Nshawu wetland system near Mopani. Although the historic dam has since been breached and removed, the surrounding vlei remains an important wetland area that attracts wildlife and a variety of water-associated birds. The open wetland and surrounding mopaneveld make this a distinctive stop in northern Kruger.
Where to find Nshawu Dam Viewpoint
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 300 m off the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road, about 58 km from Phalaborwa Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Habitat around Nshawu Dam Viewpoint
Grassland by S143 (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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Nshawu Dam Viewpoint questions
Where is Nshawu Dam Viewpoint?
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 300 m off the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road, about 58 km from Phalaborwa Gate.
Which road is Nshawu Dam Viewpoint on?
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint is about 300 m off the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road.
What animals can you see at Nshawu Dam Viewpoint?
Nshawu Dam Viewpoint sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.
Can I use opspoor at Nshawu Dam 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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