Kruger National Park
H1-8 Road, Kruger National Park
The H1-8 is a 38.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.0 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-7, H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road, H13-1 Punda Gate Road, S59 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The H1-8 runs north from the Punda Maria turn-off (H13-1) to the Pafuri area in the far north, where it meets the H1-9 to Pafuri Gate and the S63 Luvuvhu River road. Klopperfontein Dam and Kremetart and Mashikhiri waterholes are along it, and the country turns to baobab-studded bushveld toward Pafuri.
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Habitat along the H1-8
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Waterholes and stops on the H1-8
- Mandadzidzi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMandadzidzi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the former Mandadzidzi waterhole in the remote northern reaches of Kruger. The surrounding mopane and mixed woodland form part of the distinctive landscape…On the road
- Kremetart Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKremetart Waterhole Viewpoint lies in the far north of Kruger near Pafuri, in the dry bushveld around the Mazanje and Mashikhiri waterholes. The waterhole is named for the baobab tree (*kremetart*…On the road
- Mashikhiri Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMashikhiri Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Mashikhiri waterhole along the H1-8 in the far northern reaches of Kruger. Surrounded by dry mopaneveld and open patches of bush, the waterhole provides…On the road
- Elandskuil Waterhole ViewpointViewpointElandskuil Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole on the H1-8 in the far northern reaches of Kruger. The surrounding mopane and mixed woodland form important habitat for some of the park’s less…On the road
- Nkovakulu Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint lies in the far northern Kruger landscape near the Pafuri–Punda Maria road, overlooking the Nkovakulu waterhole. The area is part of the dry northern mopaneveld, where…100 m off the road
- Mazanje Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMazanje Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Mazanje waterhole in the far northern mopaneveld of Kruger, within the Pafuri area. The natural pan provides a valuable source of water in this dry…150 m off the road
- Klopperfontein Dam Viewpoint (Lower)ViewpointKlopperfontein Dam Viewpoint (Lower) overlooks Klopperfontein Dam in the remote far north of Kruger, near the S61 between Punda Maria and Pafuri. The dam is an important oasis within the surrounding…700 m off the road
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H1-8 questions
Where is the H1-8 in Kruger National Park?
The H1-8 is a 38.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.0 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-7, H1-9 Pafuri Gate Road, H13-1 Punda Gate Road, S59 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road.
How long does it take to drive the H1-8?
About 46 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 H1-8?
The H1-8 runs through mixed bushveld, open grassland and dams and rivers, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and hooded vulture.
Are there waterholes or hides on the H1-8?
Yes. Along the H1-8 you'll find Mandadzidzi Waterhole Viewpoint, Kremetart Waterhole Viewpoint, Mashikhiri Waterhole Viewpoint, Elandskuil Waterhole Viewpoint and Nkovakulu Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the H1-8 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 H1-8
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