Kruger National Park
S40 Road, Kruger National Park
The S40 is a 16.8 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 33.5 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road, S12 Girivana Loop and S39 Timbavati Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S40 is a gravel road west of Satara that runs from the H7 north to the Timbavati picnic spot, passing Girivana and Nsemani waterholes. The S12 loop joins it.
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Habitat along the S40
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S40
- Girivana Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGirivana Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Girivana waterhole in the open plains north of Satara, reached via the S12 from the H7. The open surroundings make it easy to watch animals approaching the…300 m off the road
- Timbavati Water ViewpointViewpointTimbavati Water Viewpoint overlooks the Timbavati River along the S39, where pools and riverine vegetation create a natural focus for wildlife. Elephants, hippos and waterbirds can be seen around…650 m off the road
- Nsemani Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNsemani Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the well-known Nsemani waterhole on the H7, about 7 km west of Satara. The waterhole sits within an open, game-rich landscape where the ecca shale belt…650 m off the road
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S40 questions
Where is the S40 in Kruger National Park?
The S40 is a 16.8 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 33.5 km from Orpen Gate. It connects to H7 Orpen-Satara Road, S12 Girivana Loop and S39 Timbavati Road.
How long does it take to drive the S40?
About 25 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 S40?
The S40 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 S40?
Yes. Along the S40 you'll find Girivana Waterhole Viewpoint, Timbavati Water Viewpoint and Nsemani Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S40 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 S40
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