Waterhole · Kruger National Park
Sandpiper Waterhole, Kruger
Sandpiper Waterhole is a waterhole in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 44 km from Punda Maria Gate.
About Sandpiper Waterhole
Sandpiper Waterhole lies near the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 16 km north-west of Shingwedzi, in the riverine country of Kruger's north. It is a quiet stop on one of the northern gravel loops, where patience at the water is often rewarded.
Where to find Sandpiper Waterhole
Sandpiper Waterhole is a waterhole in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 44 km from Punda Maria Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.
Recent activity near Sandpiper Waterhole
No sightings logged near Sandpiper Waterhole yet
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Open in opspoorWhat lives around Sandpiper Waterhole
Good country for these, going by the habitat around it, not today's sightings.
Habitat around Sandpiper Waterhole
Riverine bush by S56 (north) 4 (riverine forest): Tall trees and dense growth along rivers and drainage lines.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Best time to visit Sandpiper Waterhole
Animals move most in the first hours after the gates open and the last hours before they close; the midday heat is quietest.
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Sandpiper Waterhole questions
Where is Sandpiper Waterhole?
Sandpiper Waterhole is a waterhole in Kruger National Park, 550 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop, about 44 km from Punda Maria Gate.
Which road is Sandpiper Waterhole on?
Sandpiper Waterhole is about 550 m off the S56 Mphongolo Loop.
What animals can you see at Sandpiper Waterhole?
Sandpiper Waterhole sits in riverine forest: good country for african civet, buffalo (cape), bushpig, bushveld bushbaby (thick-tailed) and elephant.
Can I use opspoor at Sandpiper Waterhole 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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