Kruger National Park
S59 Road, Kruger National Park
The S59 is a 30.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 3.8 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-8, H13-2 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S59 is a gravel road north of Punda Maria that leaves the H1-8 and joins the S60. Matukwala Dam and Maritube, Coetzer, Witsand, Mandadzidzi and Elandskuil waterholes are along or near it.
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Habitat along the S59
Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.
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Waterholes and stops on the S59
- Matukwala Dam ViewpointViewpointMatukwala Dam Viewpoint overlooks Matukwala Dam on the Mahonie Loop (S99) near Punda Maria. The dam is one of the loop’s two notable waterholes and is a particularly worthwhile stop for birding…On the road
- Maritube Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMaritube Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the Mahonie Loop just north of Punda Maria, overlooking a waterhole in the distinctive sandveld of northern Kruger. The area can produce close wildlife…On the road
- Coetzer Waterhole ViewpointViewpointCoetzer Waterhole Viewpoint lies on the Mahonie Loop (S99) just north of Punda Maria, overlooking one of the waterholes along this quiet northern route. The waterhole sits within the diverse…50 m off the road
- Witsand Waterhole ViewpointViewpointWitsand Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole along the Mahonie Loop near Punda Maria, surrounded by the distinctive mopaneveld of northern Kruger. The water provides an important attraction for…250 m off the road
- Mandadzidzi Waterhole ViewpointViewpointMandadzidzi Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the former Mandadzidzi waterhole in the remote northern reaches of Kruger. The surrounding mopane and mixed woodland form part of the distinctive landscape…600 m off the road
- Elandskuil Waterhole ViewpointViewpointElandskuil Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks a waterhole on the H1-8 in the far northern reaches of Kruger. The surrounding mopane and mixed woodland form important habitat for some of the park’s less…950 m off the road
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S59 questions
Where is the S59 in Kruger National Park?
The S59 is a 30.9 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 3.8 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-8, H13-2 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road.
How long does it take to drive the S59?
About 46 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 S59?
The S59 runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and african striped weasel.
Are there waterholes or hides on the S59?
Yes. Along the S59 you'll find Matukwala Dam Viewpoint, Maritube Waterhole Viewpoint, Coetzer Waterhole Viewpoint, Witsand Waterhole Viewpoint and Mandadzidzi Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S59 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 S59
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