Kruger National Park
S137 Road, Kruger National Park
The S137 is a 7.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.4 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S28 Nhlowa Road and S130 Gomondwane Loop. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S137 is a gravel road linking the S28 Nhlowa road west to the S130 Gomondwane loop, south of Lower Sabie. It passes Duke's waterhole and windmill, which you watch from your vehicle, and Ntandanyathi waterhole is close by.
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Habitat along the S137
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S137
- Duke Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDuke Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the long, finger-shaped Duke Waterhole along the S137 in southern Kruger, reached via the S130. The waterhole holds water throughout the year and attracts a…600 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…700 m off the road
- Ntandanyathi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNtandanyathi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole in the Shimangwana Creek, about 10 km south-east of Lower Sabie. The nearby Ntandanyathi Hide allows visitors to leave their vehicles and watch…750 m off the road
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S137 questions
Where is the S137 in Kruger National Park?
The S137 is a 7.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.4 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S28 Nhlowa Road and S130 Gomondwane Loop.
What animals can you see on the S137?
The S137 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 S137?
Yes. Along the S137 you'll find Duke Waterhole Viewpoint, S130 Water Hole Viewpoint and Ntandanyathi Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S137 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 S137
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