Kruger National Park
S65 Waterhole Road, Kruger National Park
The S65 Waterhole Road is a 13.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 2.6 km from Paul Kruger Gate. It connects to H1-1 Napi Road and S1 Doispane Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.
The S65 is a gravel road linking the H1-1 Napi Road north to the S1 Doispane road via N'waswitshaka waterhole, a handy shortcut between the two.
Where the S65 Waterhole Road runs
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Based on the habitat the road runs through, not on today's sightings.
Habitat along the S65 Waterhole Road
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 S65 Waterhole Road
- N`waswitshaka Waterhole ViewpointViewpointN'waswitshaka Waterhole Viewpoint lies along the S65 Waterhole Road between the H1-1 and S1 near Skukuza. The year-round waterhole sits within the wooded N'waswitshaka drainage system and is known…On the road
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S65 Waterhole Road questions
Where is the S65 Waterhole Road in Kruger National Park?
The S65 Waterhole Road is a 13.3 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 2.6 km from Paul Kruger Gate. It connects to H1-1 Napi Road and S1 Doispane Road.
How long does it take to drive the S65 Waterhole Road?
About 20 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 S65 Waterhole Road?
The S65 Waterhole Road runs through mixed bushveld and open grassland, which suits african striped weasel, cheetah, wildebeest (blue), zebra (plains) and hooded vulture.
Are there waterholes or hides on the S65 Waterhole Road?
Yes. Along the S65 Waterhole Road you'll find N`waswitshaka Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the S65 Waterhole 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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