Kruger National Park
H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road, Kruger National Park
The H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road is a 48.6 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 38.0 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H1-2 Skukuza-Tshokwane Road, H1-4 Satara-Olifants Road, H6 Satara-N'wanetsi Road, H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S33 Vutomi Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The H1-3 is the tar road between Tshokwane and Satara in the central Kruger. It crosses open grassland plains and passes Mazithi Dam, Kumana Dam and Marheya Pan, as well as the most southerly baobab tree in the park. Many central gravel roads branch off it, including the S100 N'wanetsi River road, the S126 Sweni road and the S37 Trichardt road.
Where the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road runs
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Habitat along the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road
- Marheya Pan ViewpointViewpointMarheya Pan Viewpoint overlooks the shallow Marheya Pan in the open savanna south of the Nwaswitsontso River. When water collects in the pan, it creates a valuable seasonal wetland that can attract…On the road
- Kumana Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKumana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Kumana Dam on the H1-3 between Tshokwane and Satara. The open surroundings and dependable water make it a productive wildlife stop, with elephants, buffalo…On the road
- Mazithi Dam ViewpointViewpointMazithi Dam Viewpoint lies along the H1-3 between Tshokwane and Satara, overlooking a permanent water source in the surrounding open grassland and bushveld. The dam attracts a variety of wildlife…On the road
- Most Southerly Baobab ViewpointViewpointMost Southerly Baobab Viewpoint sits beside the H1-3 between Tshokwane and Satara, overlooking one of Kruger’s best-known botanical landmarks. The large baobab stands near the N’waswitsontso River…600 m off the road
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H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road questions
Where is the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road in Kruger National Park?
The H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road is a 48.6 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 38.0 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H1-2 Skukuza-Tshokwane Road, H1-4 Satara-Olifants Road, H6 Satara-N'wanetsi Road, H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S33 Vutomi Road.
How long does it take to drive the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road?
About 58 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 H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road?
The H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road runs through open grassland and mixed bushveld, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and greater red musk shrew.
Are there waterholes or hides on the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road?
Yes. Along the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road you'll find Marheya Pan Viewpoint, Kumana Waterhole Viewpoint, Mazithi Dam Viewpoint and Most Southerly Baobab Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane 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.
Roads connecting to the H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road
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