Kruger National Park

H4-2 Gomondwane Road, Kruger National Park

The H4-2 Gomondwane Road is a 34.6 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 50 m from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road, H5 Randspruit Road, H10 Lower Sabie-Tshokwane Road, S25 Crocodile River Road and S28 Nhlowa Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The H4-2 is the tar road from Crocodile Bridge Gate north to Lower Sabie. It passes Gomondwane and Gezantfombi waterholes, and some of the best-known gravel roads in the south-east branch off it, including the S28 Nhlowa road, the S130 Gomondwane loop and the S82 Mativuhlungu loop. The H10 to Tshokwane starts at its northern end. There is nowhere to buy food between Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie, so bring what you need.

Where the H4-2 Gomondwane Road runs

H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie RoadH5 Randspruit RoadS25 Crocodile River RoadS28 Nhlowa RoadS82 Mativuhlungu LoopS130 Gomondwane LoopH4-2 Gomondwane RoadCrocodile Bridge Gate
The H4-2 Gomondwane 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 H4-2 Gomondwane Road

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Habitat along the H4-2 Gomondwane Road

Open grassland
56%
Mixed bushveld
43%

Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.

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Waterholes and stops on the H4-2 Gomondwane Road

  • H4-2 Gomondwane Road ViewpointViewpointThis unnamed viewpoint along the H4-2 offers a natural break in the dense Gomondwane thornveld, giving you a chance to pause and scan the surrounding bush. The road passes through some of Kruger’s…On the road
  • Crocodile Bridge GateGateCrocodile Bridge Gate is one of the main entrances to southern Kruger National Park, providing access to an area renowned for excellent wildlife viewing. Situated near the Crocodile River, it is a…50 m off the road
  • Gomondwane Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGomondwane Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the H4-2 Gomondwane Road between Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie. The artificially supplied waterhole sits within the dense Gomondwane thornveld and is a…50 m off the road
  • Gezantfombi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGezantfombi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Gezantfombi Dam along the H4-2, just north of Crocodile Bridge. A short access track leads to the viewpoint, where the waterhole and surrounding…250 m off the road
  • S130 Water Hole ViewpointViewpointS130 Water Hole Viewpoint is located along the Gomondwane Loop south of Lower Sabie, where small seasonal water-filled depressions occur along the sandy road. These pools can draw a surprising…750 m off the road

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H4-2 Gomondwane Road questions

Where is the H4-2 Gomondwane Road in Kruger National Park?

The H4-2 Gomondwane Road is a 34.6 km tar road in Kruger National Park about 50 m from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road, H5 Randspruit Road, H10 Lower Sabie-Tshokwane Road, S25 Crocodile River Road and S28 Nhlowa Road.

How long does it take to drive the H4-2 Gomondwane Road?

About 42 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 H4-2 Gomondwane Road?

The H4-2 Gomondwane 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 H4-2 Gomondwane Road?

Yes. Along the H4-2 Gomondwane Road you'll find H4-2 Gomondwane Road Viewpoint, Gomondwane Waterhole Viewpoint, Gezantfombi Waterhole Viewpoint and S130 Water Hole Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the H4-2 Gomondwane 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.

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