Kruger National Park
S142 Shongololo Loop, Kruger National Park
The S142 Shongololo Loop is a 42.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 51.0 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, S136 and S146. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S142, the Shongololo loop, is a gravel loop that leaves the H1-6 south of Mopani and rejoins it north of the camp. It passes Pioneer Dam and its bird hide, the Shipandani overnight hide, and Ntomeni, N'wambu, Uitspan and Frazersrus waterholes.
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Habitat along the S142 Shongololo Loop
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Waterholes and stops on the S142 Shongololo Loop
- Ntomeni ViewpointViewpointNtomeni Viewpoint overlooks the Ntomeni waterhole along the H1-4 between Satara and Olifants. The waterhole provides an important drinking point within the surrounding mopane and woodland…On the road
- Shipandani Overnight HideViewpointShipandani Overnight Hide sits beside the Tsendze River about 3 km south of Mopani Camp, offering an unusual chance to experience Kruger from a purpose-built wildlife hide. By day it functions as a…On the road
- Pioneer Dam Bird HideViewpointPioneer Dam Bird Hide sits beside the dam wall on the southern side of Pioneer Dam, about 4 km from Mopani Camp on the S142. The hide looks across a large body of water dotted with dead trees…50 m off the road
- N`wambu Waterhole ViewpointViewpointN'wambu Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole along the S143 Old Main Road Loop near Mopani. The surrounding mopaneveld and drainage vegetation provide habitat for a variety of northern Kruger…250 m off the road
- Uitspan Waterhole ViewpointViewpointUitspan Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Uitspan Pan in the Mopani region of northern Kruger, west of the N’wambu and Eendrag waterholes. Uitspan is a natural depression that fills with water during…300 m off the road
- Frazersrus Waterhole ViewpointViewpointFrazersrus Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a wildlife waterhole on the remote S142 Shongololo Loop northwest of Mopani. Set deep in the mopaneveld, the water attracts elephants and other wildlife…400 m off the road
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S142 Shongololo Loop questions
Where is the S142 Shongololo Loop in Kruger National Park?
The S142 Shongololo Loop is a 42.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 51.0 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, S136 and S146.
What animals can you see on the S142 Shongololo Loop?
The S142 Shongololo Loop runs through mixed bushveld and riverine forest, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and african civet.
Are there waterholes or hides on the S142 Shongololo Loop?
Yes. Along the S142 Shongololo Loop you'll find Ntomeni Viewpoint, Shipandani Overnight Hide, Pioneer Dam Bird Hide, N`wambu Waterhole Viewpoint and Uitspan Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S142 Shongololo 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.
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