Viewpoint · Kruger National Park
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint, Kruger
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S36 Nhlanguleni Road, about 25 km from Orpen Gate.
About Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint overlooks the large Shimangwaneni Dam along the S36 in central Kruger. The dam is a popular drinking and bathing spot for elephants and other wildlife, while the surrounding open country can produce good sightings of buffalo, antelope and predators. It is a particularly worthwhile stop when wildlife is concentrated around the water.
Where to find Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S36 Nhlanguleni Road, about 25 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 Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint
Grassland by S145 (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint questions
Where is Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint?
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S36 Nhlanguleni Road, about 25 km from Orpen Gate.
Which road is Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint on?
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint is about 50 m off the S36 Nhlanguleni Road.
What animals can you see at Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint?
Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.
Can I use opspoor at Shimangwaneni 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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