Kruger National Park
S46 Road, Kruger National Park
The S46 is a 20 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 44.9 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-5, S44 and S94. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S46 is a gravel road south of Letaba that leaves the H1-5 and runs east and north to the S94, passing the Matambeni bird hide on the Letaba River.
Where the S46 runs
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Habitat along the S46
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 S46
- Matambeni Bird HideViewpointMatambeni Bird Hide sits on the northern bank of Engelhard Dam, overlooking the dam and the Letaba River. It is particularly well suited to waterbird watching, with herons, storks, plovers and other…500 m off the road
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S46 questions
Where is the S46 in Kruger National Park?
The S46 is a 20 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 44.9 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-5, S44 and S94.
What animals can you see on the S46?
The S46 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 S46?
Yes. Along the S46 you'll find Matambeni Bird Hide.
Can I use opspoor on the S46 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 S46
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