Kruger National Park
S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop, Kruger National Park
The S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop is a 7.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.9 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-8 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S61, the Klopperfontein Drift loop, is a gravel loop off the H1-8 north of Punda Maria, passing Klopperfontein Dam and waterhole before joining the S60.
Where the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop runs
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Habitat along the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop
Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.
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Waterholes and stops on the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop
- Klopperfontein Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKlopperfontein Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks one of the most well-known water sources in the Punda Maria–Pafuri area of northern Kruger. The waterhole is particularly valuable during the dry season…On the road
- Klopperfontein Dam Viewpoint (Lower)ViewpointKlopperfontein Dam Viewpoint (Lower) overlooks Klopperfontein Dam in the remote far north of Kruger, near the S61 between Punda Maria and Pafuri. The dam is an important oasis within the surrounding…100 m off the road
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S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop questions
Where is the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop in Kruger National Park?
The S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop is a 7.4 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.9 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H1-8 and S60 Gumbandebvu Road.
How long does it take to drive the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop?
About 11 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 S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop?
The S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop 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 S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop?
Yes. Along the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop you'll find Klopperfontein Waterhole Viewpoint and Klopperfontein Dam Viewpoint (Lower).
Can I use opspoor on the S61 Klopperfontein Drift Loop 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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