Kruger National Park

S26 Bume Road, Kruger National Park

The S26 Bume Road is a 22.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 14.5 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S23 Biyamiti Loop, S25 Crocodile River Road, S102, S108 and S114 Old Main Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S26, the Bume road, is a gravel road that runs from the S25 Crocodile River road north and then west to the S114, a quiet link across the far south of the park. The S102 and S108 connect it to the H5.

Where the S26 Bume Road runs

S23 Biyamiti LoopS25 Crocodile River RoadS102S108S114 Old Main RoadS26 Bume Road
The S26 Bume Road 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 S26 Bume Road

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Habitat along the S26 Bume Road

Mixed bushveld
82%
Open grassland
18%

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

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S26 Bume Road questions

Where is the S26 Bume Road in Kruger National Park?

The S26 Bume Road is a 22.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 14.5 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to S23 Biyamiti Loop, S25 Crocodile River Road, S102, S108 and S114 Old Main Road.

How long does it take to drive the S26 Bume Road?

About 34 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 S26 Bume Road?

The S26 Bume Road runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and african striped weasel.

Can I use opspoor on the S26 Bume 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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