Viewpoint · Kruger National Park

Timbavati Water Viewpoint, Kruger

Timbavati Water Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S39 Timbavati Road, about 35 km from Orpen Gate.

About Timbavati Water Viewpoint

Timbavati Water Viewpoint overlooks the Timbavati River along the S39, where pools and riverine vegetation create a natural focus for wildlife. Elephants, hippos and waterbirds can be seen around the river, while the surrounding woodland makes this a scenic stop on one of Kruger’s most varied gravel roads.

Where to find Timbavati Water Viewpoint

Timbavati Water Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S39 Timbavati Road, about 35 km from Orpen Gate. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.

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Wildlife you can see at Timbavati Water Viewpoint

Based on the habitat around it, not on today's sightings.

Habitat around Timbavati Water Viewpoint

Grassland by S39 (south-east) 2 (open grassland): Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Nearby waterholes, hides and camps

Timbavati Water Viewpoint questions

Where is Timbavati Water Viewpoint?

Timbavati Water Viewpoint is a viewpoint in Kruger National Park, 50 m off the S39 Timbavati Road, about 35 km from Orpen Gate.

Which road is Timbavati Water Viewpoint on?

Timbavati Water Viewpoint is about 50 m off the S39 Timbavati Road.

What animals can you see at Timbavati Water Viewpoint?

Timbavati Water Viewpoint sits in open grassland, which suits aardwolf, african pipit, african striped weasel, cape hare and cheetah.

Can I use opspoor at Timbavati Water 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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