Kruger National Park
S12 Girivana Loop, Kruger National Park
The S12 Girivana Loop is a 5.5 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 30.6 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S40. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S12 is a short gravel loop from the H7 north to the S40, west of Satara, passing Girivana waterhole.
Where the S12 Girivana Loop runs
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Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the S12 Girivana Loop
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources
Waterholes and stops on the S12 Girivana Loop
- Girivana Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGirivana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Girivana waterhole in the open plains north of Satara, reached via the S12 from the H7. The open surroundings make it easy to watch animals approaching the…On the road
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S12 Girivana Loop questions
Where is the S12 Girivana Loop in Kruger National Park?
The S12 Girivana Loop is a 5.5 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 30.6 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road and S40.
How long does it take to drive the S12 Girivana Loop?
About 8 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 S12 Girivana Loop?
The S12 Girivana Loop runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and hooded vulture.
Are there waterholes or hides on the S12 Girivana Loop?
Yes. Along the S12 Girivana Loop you'll find Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S12 Girivana 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.
Roads connecting to the S12 Girivana Loop
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