Kruger National Park

S23 Biyamiti Loop, Kruger National Park

The S23 Biyamiti Loop is a 14 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 22.3 km from Malelane Gate. It connects to S26 Bume Road, S113 and S114 Old Main Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S23, the Biyamiti loop, is a gravel loop off the S114 between Malelane and Skukuza that follows the Biyamiti River before rejoining the S114 at Muhlambamadvube waterhole. The Biyamiti weir is close by.

Where the S23 Biyamiti Loop runs

S26 Bume RoadS113S114 Old Main RoadS23 Biyamiti Loop
The S23 Biyamiti Loop 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 S23 Biyamiti Loop

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Habitat along the S23 Biyamiti Loop

Mixed bushveld
54%
Open grassland
43%

Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

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Waterholes and stops on the S23 Biyamiti Loop

  • 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…200 m off the road
  • Muhlambama Dvube Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMuhlambama-Dvube Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole associated with the Muhlambama-Dvube spruit, a tributary of the Biyamiti River in southern Kruger. The name comes from Swati and refers to…300 m off the road

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S23 Biyamiti Loop questions

Where is the S23 Biyamiti Loop in Kruger National Park?

The S23 Biyamiti Loop is a 14 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 22.3 km from Malelane Gate. It connects to S26 Bume Road, S113 and S114 Old Main Road.

What animals can you see on the S23 Biyamiti Loop?

The S23 Biyamiti Loop 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 S23 Biyamiti Loop?

Yes. Along the S23 Biyamiti Loop you'll find Biyamiti Weir Viewpoint and Muhlambama Dvube Waterhole Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S23 Biyamiti 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.

Roads connecting to the S23 Biyamiti Loop

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