Kruger National Park
S49 Road, Kruger National Park
The S49 is a 15.1 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 48.4 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6 and S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S49 is a short gravel road north of Mopani linking the S50 with the H1-6, passing Mooiplaas waterhole and Tsendze Rustic Camp.
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Habitat along the S49
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S49
- Mooiplaas Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMooiplaas Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a productive artificial waterhole along the S49 east of Mopani. Elephants are frequent visitors, while zebra, wildebeest and other game gather around the…On the road
- Nshawu 1 Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNshawu 1 Waterhole Viewpoint lies within the Nshawu wetland system on the S50 Nhlawu Vlei–Dipene Road, in the northern mopaneveld near Mopani. The water point forms part of a historic chain of…150 m off the road
- Tsendze Rustic Bush CampBush CampTsendze Rustic Camp offers a peaceful, back-to-basics camping experience in the heart of the Kruger bush. Set among large trees near Mopani, it is known for its quiet atmosphere, excellent birdlife…1.0 km off the road
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S49 questions
Where is the S49 in Kruger National Park?
The S49 is a 15.1 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 48.4 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6 and S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road.
How long does it take to drive the S49?
About 23 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 S49?
The S49 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 S49?
Yes. Along the S49 you'll find Mooiplaas Waterhole Viewpoint and Nshawu 1 Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S49 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 S49
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