Kruger National Park
S144 Old Main Road, Kruger National Park
The S144 Old Main Road is a 33.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 59.0 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6 and S143 Tropic of Capricorn Loop. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S144, the Old Main road north of Mopani, is a gravel road that leaves the H1-6 at the Tropic of Capricorn marker and loops north and west before rejoining the H1-6 at Nkokodzi. N'wambu Pan, Dzombo West and Nkokodzi waterholes are along it, and the S143 Tropic of Capricorn loop joins it.
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Habitat along the S144 Old Main Road
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S144 Old Main Road
- N`wambu Pan ViewpointViewpointN'wambu Pan Viewpoint overlooks the seasonal N'wambu Pan along the Old Main Road Loop (S143) near Mopani. When the pan holds water, it provides a temporary wetland that can attract wildlife and…On the road
- Dzombo West Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDzombo West Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the S144 Old Main Road in the Mopani region, overlooking the Dzombo West waterhole amid northern Kruger’s mopaneveld. The surrounding area forms part of the…300 m off the road
- Nkokodzi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNkokodzi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole in the Nkokodzi drainage system in northern Kruger, within the Shingwedzi River catchment. The surrounding alluvial woodland and mopaneveld provide…350 m off the road
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S144 Old Main Road questions
Where is the S144 Old Main Road in Kruger National Park?
The S144 Old Main Road is a 33.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 59.0 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6 and S143 Tropic of Capricorn Loop.
How long does it take to drive the S144 Old Main Road?
About 50 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 S144 Old Main Road?
The S144 Old Main Road 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 S144 Old Main Road?
Yes. Along the S144 Old Main Road you'll find N`wambu Pan Viewpoint, Dzombo West Waterhole Viewpoint and Nkokodzi Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S144 Old Main Road 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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