Kruger National Park
S118 Mlambane Road, Kruger National Park
The S118 Mlambane Road is a 7.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 10.4 km from Malelane Gate. It connects to H3 Malelane-Skukuza Road and S114 Old Main Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S118, the Mlambane River road, is a gravel road from the H3 east to the S114, passing Ampie-se-Boorgat and James waterholes.
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Habitat along the S118 Mlambane Road
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S118 Mlambane Road
- Ampie-Sê-Boorgat Waterhole ViewpointViewpointAmpie-Sê-Boorgat is a waterhole along the S118 Mlambane River Road in southern Kruger, close to where the route meets the H3. The borehole was sunk in 1973 and named after Ampie Esbach, a game…On the road
- Mlambane River ViewpointViewpointMlambane River Viewpoint sits along the Mlambane Loop in southern Kruger, overlooking the sandy riverbed and surrounding riverine woodland. The Mlambane is a mostly seasonal river, but its drainage…On the road
- James Waterhole ViewpointViewpointJames Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a small artificial waterhole in southern Kruger, along the old Malelane–Skukuza road network. The borehole was named after T. L. James, who served as a ranger at…250 m off the road
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S118 Mlambane Road questions
Where is the S118 Mlambane Road in Kruger National Park?
The S118 Mlambane Road is a 7.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 10.4 km from Malelane Gate. It connects to H3 Malelane-Skukuza Road and S114 Old Main Road.
How long does it take to drive the S118 Mlambane Road?
About 12 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 S118 Mlambane Road?
The S118 Mlambane 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 S118 Mlambane Road?
Yes. Along the S118 Mlambane Road you'll find Ampie-Sê-Boorgat Waterhole Viewpoint, Mlambane River Viewpoint and James Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S118 Mlambane 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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