Kruger National Park

S135 Road, Kruger National Park

The S135 is a 3.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 57.1 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-7 and S51 Masorini Loop. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S135 is a short gravel loop from Shingwedzi camp north to the H1-7.

Where the S135 runs

H1-7S51 Masorini LoopS135
The S135 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 S135

Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.

Habitat along the S135

Mixed bushveld
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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 S135

  • Shingwedzi Bush CampBush CampShingwedzi Rest Camp lies in the heart of Kruger’s northern mopane country, alongside the Shingwedzi River. Its riverine setting and surrounding alluvial plains make the area particularly rewarding…300 m off the road

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S135 questions

Where is the S135 in Kruger National Park?

The S135 is a 3.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 57.1 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-7 and S51 Masorini Loop.

How long does it take to drive the S135?

About 5 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 S135?

The S135 runs through mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Can I use opspoor on the S135 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 S135

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