Kruger National Park

S44 Road, Kruger National Park

The S44 is a 24.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 49.6 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to S46 and S93. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S44 is a gravel road near Olifants camp that follows the rivers east and north from the S93 before rejoining it, with the Olifants River viewpoint along the way.

Where the S44 runs

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The S44 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 S44

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Habitat along the S44

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

Habitat mapped by opspoor. Data sources

Waterholes and stops on the S44

  • Olifants River ViewpointViewpointOlifants River Viewpoint is reached via the S44 near Olifants Rest Camp, overlooking the Olifants River from a high rocky position. The river lies far below, with its pools and wooded banks…On the road

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S44 questions

Where is the S44 in Kruger National Park?

The S44 is a 24.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 49.6 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to S46 and S93.

How long does it take to drive the S44?

About 36 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 S44?

The S44 runs through mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Are there waterholes or hides on the S44?

Yes. Along the S44 you'll find Olifants River Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S44 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 S44

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