Kruger National Park
S140 Road, Kruger National Park
The S140 is a 20.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 8.3 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to S106 Rabelais Loop and S145 Talamati Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S140 is a gravel road from the S106 Rabelais loop near Orpen south and then east to the S36, a quiet route across the west-central Kruger. Mahlabyanini waterhole is along it.
Where the S140 runs
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Habitat along the S140
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 S140
- Mahlabyanini Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMahlabyanini Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole along the S140 in the Talamati area, surrounded by mixed woodland and open bushveld. The waterpoint lies within the Kingfisherspruit drainage…On the road
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S140 questions
Where is the S140 in Kruger National Park?
The S140 is a 20.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 8.3 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to S106 Rabelais Loop and S145 Talamati Road.
How long does it take to drive the S140?
About 31 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 S140?
The S140 runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and african striped weasel.
Are there waterholes or hides on the S140?
Yes. Along the S140 you'll find Mahlabyanini Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S140 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 S140
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