Kruger National Park
S106 Rabelais Loop, Kruger National Park
The S106 Rabelais Loop is a 13.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 6.8 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S140. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S106, the Rabelais loop, is a short gravel loop off the H7 just inside Orpen Gate, passing Rabelais Dam and the Bobbejaankrans viewpoint. It is an easy first or last drive for anyone entering at Orpen or staying at Orpen camp.
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Habitat along the S106 Rabelais Loop
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S106 Rabelais Loop
- Rabelais Dam ViewpointViewpointRabelais Dam Viewpoint is situated along the S106 Rabelais Loop near Orpen, overlooking the former dam site and its surrounding open bushveld. The original reservoir was demolished after the 2000…200 m off the road
- Bobbejaankrans ViewpointViewpointBobbejaankrans Viewpoint rises above the Timbavati River between Orpen and Satara, offering a high vantage point over the riverbed and surrounding plains. There are two lookouts bearing the…900 m off the road
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S106 Rabelais Loop questions
Where is the S106 Rabelais Loop in Kruger National Park?
The S106 Rabelais Loop is a 13.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 6.8 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S140.
How long does it take to drive the S106 Rabelais Loop?
About 20 minutes without stopping at the 40 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.
What animals can you see on the S106 Rabelais Loop?
The S106 Rabelais Loop 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 S106 Rabelais Loop?
Yes. Along the S106 Rabelais Loop you'll find Rabelais Dam Viewpoint and Bobbejaankrans Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S106 Rabelais Loop 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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