Kruger National Park
H1-1 Napi Road, Kruger National Park
The H1-1 Napi Road is a 55.7 km tar road in Kruger National Park, starting at Numbi Gate. It connects to H3 Malelane-Skukuza Road, H11, S3 Sabie River Road, S7 and S8. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The H1-1, known as the Napi Road, is the tar road from Numbi Gate past Pretoriuskop to Skukuza. It is named after Napi Boulders, a granite outcrop along the way, and passes Shitlhave and Transport dams and the Mathekenyane viewpoint near Skukuza. Pretoriuskop camp is just off it, and the S65 and S14 are useful gravel detours.
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Habitat along the H1-1 Napi Road
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Waterholes and stops on the H1-1 Napi Road
- Numbi GateGateNumbi Gate provides access to the south-western region of Kruger National Park and is one of the closest entrances to Pretoriuskop Rest Camp. It offers visitors a convenient gateway into Kruger’s…On the road
- Pretoriuskop Bush CampBush CampPretoriuskop Rest Camp, Kruger’s oldest rest camp, is nestled among granite outcrops in the park’s south-western region. The surrounding area is known for its dense vegetation and excellent…100 m off the road
- De Laporte Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDe Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint sits beside the H1-1 just south of Skukuza, overlooking a year-round artificial waterhole. The concrete trough attracts elephant, buffalo, giraffe and impala, and the…100 m off the road
- Pretoriuskop Day Visitor AreaDay Visitor AreaPretoriuskop Day Visitor Area is a designated picnic and braai area immediately beside the entrance to Pretoriuskop Rest Camp. It provides day visitors and travellers from other camps with a…150 m off the road
- Mathekenyane ViewpointViewpointMathekenyane Viewpoint sits atop a prominent granite inselberg just off the H1-1 south of Skukuza. From the rocky summit, you get an exceptional 360-degree panorama across southern Kruger, with the…300 m off the road
- Buffalo RockBush CampBuffalo Rock is a scenic rocky outcrop in the southern region of Kruger National Park. It offers visitors elevated views across the surrounding bushveld and is a worthwhile stop to appreciate the…750 m off the road
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H1-1 Napi Road questions
Where is the H1-1 Napi Road in Kruger National Park?
The H1-1 Napi Road is a 55.7 km tar road in Kruger National Park, starting at Numbi Gate. It connects to H3 Malelane-Skukuza Road, H11, S3 Sabie River Road, S7 and S8.
How long does it take to drive the H1-1 Napi Road?
About 67 minutes without stopping at the 50 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.
What animals can you see on the H1-1 Napi Road?
The H1-1 Napi Road runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and hooded vulture.
Are there waterholes or hides on the H1-1 Napi Road?
Yes. Along the H1-1 Napi Road you'll find De Laporte Waterhole Viewpoint and Mathekenyane Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the H1-1 Napi Road 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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