Kruger National Park
H1-7 Road, Kruger National Park
The H1-7 is a 53.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.9 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-6, H1-8, H13-1 Punda Gate Road, S51 Masorini Loop and S53. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The H1-7 runs north from Shingwedzi to the junction with the H13-1 to Punda Maria and the H1-8 to Pafuri. Babalala picnic site, at the northern end of the S56 Mphongolo loop, is the main stop along it, and Lamont, Boyela, Magamba and N'warihlangari waterholes are on the way.
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Habitat along the H1-7
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the H1-7
- Mawawi WaterholeViewpointMawawi Waterhole lies along the H1-7 in the wetland-rich country north of Babalala, within the Shisha river system. The permanent waterhole and surrounding vleis provide valuable habitat for…On the road
- N`warihlangari ViewpointViewpointN'warihlangari Viewpoint lies along the H1-7 between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria, overlooking the N'warihlangari waterhole in the mopaneveld of northern Kruger. The waterhole is generally a quiet…On the road
- Gora Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGora Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the H1-7 just northwest of Shingwedzi, overlooking a waterhole in the northern mopaneveld. Its position along the Shingwedzi–Punda Maria route makes it a useful stop…On the road
- Boyela Waterhole ViewpointViewpointBoyela Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the H1-7 between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria, in the open northern plains near Sirheni. The waterhole is particularly productive for wildlife, with elephants…50 m off the road
- N`warihlangari WaterholeViewpointN'warihlangari Waterhole lies along the H1-7 in the northern reaches of Kruger, within the dry mopane country between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria. The waterhole provides an important source of water…50 m off the road
- Lamont WaterholeViewpointLamont Waterhole lies beside the H1-7 just north of Shingwedzi, at the start of the Lamont area. The waterhole can attract elephants and other game, while the surrounding northern mopaneveld…150 m off the road
- Magamba Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMagamba Waterhole Viewpoint lies in the northern Kruger bushveld east of the Dzundwini Hills, in the Magamba area near Punda Maria. The surrounding mopane shrubveld is part of a relatively remote…200 m off the road
- Shingwedzi Bush CampBush CampShingwedzi Rest Camp lies in the heart of Kruger’s northern mopane country, alongside the Shingwedzi River. Its riverine setting and surrounding alluvial plains make the area particularly rewarding…300 m off the road
- Babalala WaterholeViewpointBabalala Waterhole lies beside the Babalala Picnic Site on the H1-7 between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria. The small waterhole sits between open mopane shrubveld and mixed mopane woodland, creating a…450 m off the road
- Nkulumbeni ViewpointViewpointNkulumbeni Viewpoint sits in the northern Shingwedzi region, overlooking the bushveld around the Nkulumbeni watercourse. The surrounding mopane country is relatively quiet and open in places, with…450 m off the road
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H1-7 questions
Where is the H1-7 in Kruger National Park?
The H1-7 is a 53.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.9 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-6, H1-8, H13-1 Punda Gate Road, S51 Masorini Loop and S53.
How long does it take to drive the H1-7?
About 64 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 H1-7?
The H1-7 runs through open grassland, mixed bushveld and riverine forest, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and greater red musk shrew.
Are there waterholes or hides on the H1-7?
Yes. Along the H1-7 you'll find Mawawi Waterhole, N`warihlangari Viewpoint, Gora Waterhole Viewpoint, Boyela Waterhole Viewpoint and N`warihlangari Waterhole.
Can I use opspoor on the H1-7 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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