Kruger National Park

H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road, Kruger National Park

The H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road is a 53.8 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 7.3 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road, S131, S133 and S136. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The H14 is the tar road from the H9 (the Phalaborwa Gate road) north to the H1-6 near Mopani. Shimuwini and Boulders bushveld camps are reached from it by private roads, and Tsale and Nandzana waterholes and the Ngwenyeni River are along the way.

Where the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road runs

H1-6H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba RoadS131S133S136S141H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road
The H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Wildlife you can see on the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road

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Habitat along the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road

Mixed bushveld
99%
Riverine forest
1%

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

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Waterholes and stops on the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road

  • Tsale Waterhole ViewpointViewpointTsale Waterhole Viewpoint lies beside the H14 between Phalaborwa and Mopani, overlooking a waterhole in the surrounding mopaneveld. The area can attract elephants, antelope and a variety of birds…On the road
  • Ngwenyeni River ViewpointViewpointNgwenyeni River Viewpoint is an unnamed roadside lookout along the H14 where the road runs beside the seasonal Ngwenyeni River. The riverine corridor creates a greener strip through the surrounding…100 m off the road
  • Nandzana Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNandzana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Nandzana waterhole along the H14 between Phalaborwa Gate and Mopani. Set within mopane woodland and seasonal drainage country, the water attracts a variety…400 m off the road

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H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road questions

Where is the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road in Kruger National Park?

The H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road is a 53.8 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 7.3 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road, S131, S133 and S136.

How long does it take to drive the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road?

About 65 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 H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road?

The H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road runs through mixed bushveld and riverine forest, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and african civet.

Are there waterholes or hides on the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road?

Yes. Along the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road you'll find Tsale Waterhole Viewpoint, Ngwenyeni River Viewpoint and Nandzana Waterhole Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa 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 H14 Mopani-Phalaborwa Road

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