H1-6 Road, Kruger National Park

Where the H1-6 runs

Recent activity on the H1-6

Wildlife you can see on the H1-6

Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.

Habitat along the H1-6

Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Waterholes and stops on the H1-6

• Malopenyana Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMalopenyana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a productive waterhole on the H1-6 between Letaba and Mopani. The open pan and surrounding mopaneveld attract elephants, zebra and other wildlife, often…On the road
• Middelvlei Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMiddelvlei Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a productive waterhole on the H1-6 between Letaba and Mopani. Set in open mopaneveld, the water draws elephants, buffalo, zebra and other wildlife, sometimes…On the road
• Grysbok Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGrysbok Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the H1-6 north of Mopani, near the Tropic of Capricorn, in the tall mopane country of northern Kruger. The waterhole is named for Sharpe’s grysbok, one of the…On the road
• Eendrag Waterhole ViewpointViewpointEendrag Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Eendrag waterhole along the H1-6 north of Mopani, surrounded by the open mopaneveld of northern Kruger. The waterpoint provides an opportunity to watch…On the road
• Bowkerskop Waterhole ViewpointViewpointBowkerskop Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole just north of Mopani Rest Camp, beneath the distinctive Bowker’s Kop. The waterhole can attract large herds of buffalo and elephants, while the…On the road
• Nkokodzi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNkokodzi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole in the Nkokodzi drainage system in northern Kruger, within the Shingwedzi River catchment. The surrounding alluvial woodland and mopaneveld provide…On the road
• Joao Waterhole ViewpointViewpointJoão Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole along the S52 Shingwedzi River Loop in northern Kruger. The waterhole is closely associated with João, one of the park’s legendary Magnificent Seven…On the road
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• N`wambu Waterhole ViewpointViewpointN'wambu Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole along the S143 Old Main Road Loop near Mopani. The surrounding mopaneveld and drainage vegetation provide habitat for a variety of northern Kruger…50 m off the road
• Tsendze Rustic Bush CampBush CampTsendze Rustic Camp offers a peaceful, back-to-basics camping experience in the heart of the Kruger bush. Set among large trees near Mopani, it is known for its quiet atmosphere, excellent birdlife…200 m off the road
• Tsendze Rustic CampBush CampTsendze Rustic Camp offers a true back-to-basics camping experience beneath large Leadwood, Mopane and Apple Leaf trees. Located south of Mopani, the peaceful camp is known for excellent birding and…250 m off the road
• Klein Nshawu Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKlein Nshawu Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a productive waterhole in the Nshawu wetland system north of Letaba. The secluded grassy valley around the water can attract impressive concentrations of…550 m off the road
• Confluence ViewpointViewpointConfluence Viewpoint is a scenic stop on the loop roads south of Mopani, overlooking the meeting of the Tsendze River and a smaller seasonal stream. The viewpoint looks into a wooded gully and…600 m off the road
• Olifantsbad Pan ViewpointViewpointOlifantsbad Pan Viewpoint overlooks a seasonal pan along the H1-6 between Mopani and Shingwedzi. The pan becomes particularly productive after good rains, attracting wildlife and waterbirds, while…600 m off the road
• Shipandani Overnight HideViewpointShipandani Overnight Hide sits beside the Tsendze River about 3 km south of Mopani Camp, offering an unusual chance to experience Kruger from a purpose-built wildlife hide. By day it functions as a…750 m off the road
• Shipiriwhiri Loop ViewpointViewpointThis unnamed viewpoint on the Shipiriwhiri Loop sits directly beside the river, offering an intimate view of the water and surrounding riverine woodland. The river provides an important source of…950 m off the road
• Letaba Rest Bush CampBush CampLetaba Rest Camp is beautifully positioned along the Letaba River and is one of Kruger’s best places to enjoy elephant sightings. Surrounded by shady trees and riverine vegetation, the camp also…950 m off the road

See every waterhole, hide and viewpoint on the map, and navigate to them, in the opspoor app.

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