Kruger National Park

S139 Road, Kruger National Park

The S139 is a 21.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 15.3 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S25 Crocodile River Road and S114 Old Main Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S139 is the private road to Biyamiti Bushveld Camp, running west from the S25 Crocodile River road to the S114, south of the Biyamiti River. Only guests staying at the camp may drive it.

Where the S139 runs

S25 Crocodile River RoadS114 Old Main RoadS139
The S139 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 S139

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Habitat along the S139

Mixed bushveld
64%
Open grassland
35%

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 S139

  • Biyamiti River ViewpointViewpointThis Biyamiti River Viewpoint overlooks the Biyamiti River on the S114 in southern Kruger, where the road passes directly below the weir. The elevated water creates a dependable refuge for hippos…100 m off the road
  • Biyamiti Weir ViewpointViewpointBiyamiti Weir Viewpoint overlooks the Biyamiti River on the S114 in southern Kruger, where the road passes directly below the weir. The elevated water creates a dependable refuge for hippos and…350 m off the road

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S139 questions

Where is the S139 in Kruger National Park?

The S139 is a 21.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 15.3 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S25 Crocodile River Road and S114 Old Main Road.

How long does it take to drive the S139?

About 32 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 S139?

The S139 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 S139?

Yes. Along the S139 you'll find Biyamiti River Viewpoint and Biyamiti Weir Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S139 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 S139

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