Kruger National Park
S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road, Kruger National Park
The S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road is a 69.7 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 47.4 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, S49, S51 Masorini Loop, S134 and S143 Tropic of Capricorn Loop. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S50 is the long gravel road between Mopani and Shingwedzi, an alternative to the H1-6 tar. It runs past the Nshawu vlei, a marshy grassland with several waterholes and a dam, then Grootvlei Dam and Shibavantsengele on its way through Dipene to Shingwedzi.
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Habitat along the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Waterholes and stops on the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road
- Voetpad Waterhole ViewpointViewpointVoetpad Waterhole Viewpoint lies in the Mopani region, north of Grootvlei Dam, in the bushveld surrounding the Tsendze and Dzombo drainage systems. The waterhole is set among the northern mopane…On the road
- Nshawu 2 Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNshawu 2 Waterhole Viewpoint lies along the S50 in the Nshawu wetland system east of Mopani. The surrounding landscape combines open wetland areas with northern mopaneveld, creating a productive…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…100 m off the road
- Nshawu No 3 Waterhole ViewpointViewpointNshawu No 3 Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole on the S50 Nshawu Vlei road in the northern Mopani area. The surrounding Nshawu wetland system creates productive habitat for wildlife and…150 m off the road
- Nshawu Dam ViewpointViewpointNshawu Dam Viewpoint overlooks the former Nshawu Dam within the extensive Nshawu wetland system near Mopani. Although the historic dam has since been breached and removed, the surrounding vlei…300 m off the road
- Shibavantsengele ViewpointViewpointShibavantsengele Viewpoint sits on the Lebombo Mountains along the S50, near Shilowa Hill in north-eastern Kruger. The relatively low lookout still provides broad views across the basaltic…900 m off the road
- Grootvlei Dam ViewpointViewpointGrootvlei Dam Viewpoint lies beside the S50 between Mopani and Shingwedzi, where the road crosses the Hlamvu spruit. The dam forms a broad expanse of water surrounded by mopaneveld and reed beds…1.0 km off the road
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S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road questions
Where is the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road in Kruger National Park?
The S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road is a 69.7 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 47.4 km from Phalaborwa Gate. It connects to H1-6, S49, S51 Masorini Loop, S134 and S143 Tropic of Capricorn Loop.
How long does it take to drive the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road?
About 105 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 S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road?
The S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road runs through mixed bushveld, open grassland and riverine forest, which suits hooded vulture, african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue) and zebra (plains).
Are there waterholes or hides on the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road?
Yes. Along the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene Road you'll find Voetpad Waterhole Viewpoint, Nshawu 2 Waterhole Viewpoint, Nshawu 1 Waterhole Viewpoint, Nshawu No 3 Waterhole Viewpoint and Nshawu Dam Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S50 Nshawu Vlei-Dipene 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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