Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide, Kruger
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S142 Shongololo Loop, about 52 km from Phalaborwa Gate.
About Pioneer Dam Bird Hide
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide sits beside the dam wall on the southern side of Pioneer Dam, about 4 km from Mopani Camp on the S142. The hide looks across a large body of water dotted with dead trees, creating an excellent setting for waterbirds, including Great Egrets, Woolly-necked Storks and White-breasted Cormorants. Its low position at the water's edge also provides a different perspective from the elevated views around Mopani Camp.
Where to find Pioneer Dam Bird Hide
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S142 Shongololo Loop, about 52 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 Pioneer Dam Bird Hide
Bushveld by S142 (north) (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
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Pioneer Dam Bird Hide questions
Where is Pioneer Dam Bird Hide?
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S142 Shongololo Loop, about 52 km from Phalaborwa Gate.
Which road is Pioneer Dam Bird Hide on?
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide is about 50 m off the S142 Shongololo Loop.
What animals can you see at Pioneer Dam Bird Hide?
Pioneer Dam Bird Hide sits in mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.
Can I use opspoor at Pioneer Dam Bird Hide 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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