Kruger National Park
S36 Nhlanguleni Road, Kruger National Park
The S36 Nhlanguleni Road is a 71.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 23.7 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H1-2 Skukuza-Tshokwane Road, H7 Orpen-Satara Road, S33 Vutomi Road, S34 Munywini Road and S84. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S36, the Nhlanguleni road, is a long gravel road through the central Kruger that runs north from the H1-2 toward the H7 between Orpen and Satara. Nhlanguleni picnic site is roughly halfway between Skukuza and Orpen, and Muzandzeni picnic site is at its junction with the S126. Jones-se-Dam, Lugmag, Shimangwaneni and Mondzweni are along the way, and it makes a quiet alternative to the tar between the Skukuza and Satara areas.
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Habitat along the S36 Nhlanguleni 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 S36 Nhlanguleni Road
- Lugmag Waterhole ViewpointViewpointLugmag Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the smaller waterhole beside the S36, close to the larger Lugmag Dam. The surrounding thornveld and woodland provide habitat for a variety of game, while the…On the road
- Lugmag Dam ViewpointViewpointLugmag Dam Viewpoint overlooks the large dam on the Ripape River along the quieter S36 Nhlanguleni Road. Buffalo and other grazers are regularly drawn to the water and surrounding mixed thornveld…On the road
- Shimangwaneni Dam ViewpointViewpointShimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint overlooks the large Shimangwaneni Dam along the S36 in central Kruger. The dam is a popular drinking and bathing spot for elephants and other wildlife, while the…50 m off the road
- Jones-se-Dam ViewpointViewpointJones-se-Dam Viewpoint overlooks the small Jones-se-Dam along the S36 Nhlanguleni Road, south of Tshokwane. The dam provides a dependable water source in the surrounding open bushveld, attracting…150 m off the road
- Mondzweni Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMondzweni Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the Mondzweni waterhole at the junction of the S36 and S145 in central Kruger. The relatively open setting and gentle elevation give good views across the…150 m off the road
- N'watindlopfu ViewpointViewpointN'watindlopfu Viewpoint overlooks a productive waterhole on the H1-2 between Skukuza and Tshokwane, where wildlife gathers around the available water. The area is especially well known for elephant…200 m off the road
- Muzandzeni Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMuzandzeni Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the waterhole beside Muzandzeni Picnic Site in the central plains of Kruger. The surrounding open bushveld is a productive area for general game, with zebra…250 m off the road
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S36 Nhlanguleni Road questions
Where is the S36 Nhlanguleni Road in Kruger National Park?
The S36 Nhlanguleni Road is a 71.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 23.7 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H1-2 Skukuza-Tshokwane Road, H7 Orpen-Satara Road, S33 Vutomi Road, S34 Munywini Road and S84.
How long does it take to drive the S36 Nhlanguleni Road?
About 107 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 S36 Nhlanguleni Road?
The S36 Nhlanguleni 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 S36 Nhlanguleni Road?
Yes. Along the S36 Nhlanguleni Road you'll find Lugmag Waterhole Viewpoint, Lugmag Dam Viewpoint, Shimangwaneni Dam Viewpoint, Jones-se-Dam Viewpoint and Mondzweni Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S36 Nhlanguleni 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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