Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Ratelpan Bird Hide, Kruger
Ratelpan Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S39 Timbavati Road, about 37 km from Orpen Gate.
About Ratelpan Bird Hide
Ratelpan Bird Hide overlooks Piet Grobler Dam on the S39, about 4 km north of Timbavati Picnic Site. The dam lies among mixed woodland and rocky koppies, with the Timbavati River system providing water and habitat for crocodiles, hippos and a variety of waterbirds. The hide faces west, making early morning particularly favourable for bird photography when the light is behind you.
Where to find Ratelpan Bird Hide
Ratelpan Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S39 Timbavati Road, about 37 km from Orpen Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
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Habitat around Ratelpan Bird Hide
Bushveld by S39 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Nearby waterholes, hides and camps
- Ratelpan Waterhole ViewpointViewpoint
- Piet Grobler Dam Wall ViewpointViewpoint
- Timbavati Water ViewpointViewpoint
Ratelpan Bird Hide questions
Where is Ratelpan Bird Hide?
Ratelpan Bird Hide is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, on the S39 Timbavati Road, about 37 km from Orpen Gate.
Which road is Ratelpan Bird Hide on?
Ratelpan Bird Hide is right on the S39 Timbavati Road.
What animals can you see at Ratelpan Bird Hide?
Ratelpan 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 Ratelpan 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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