Kruger National Park

S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop, Kruger National Park

The S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop is a 3.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 32.8 km from Paul Kruger Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S79, the N'watimhiri causeway loop, is a short gravel loop north of the H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie, near N'watimhiri Dam.

Where the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop runs

H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie RoadS79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop
The S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Wildlife you can see on the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop

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Habitat along the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop

Mixed bushveld
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Mixed bushveld: Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

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Waterholes and stops on the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop

  • S79 Road ViewpointViewpointThis unnamed viewpoint along the S79 offers a quiet view over the Sabie River and its surrounding riverine bush. The road follows the N'watimhiri stream towards its confluence with the Sabie…50 m off the road
  • N`watimhiri Dam ViewpointViewpointN'watimhiri Dam Viewpoint overlooks N'watimhiri Dam along the H4-1 between Skukuza and Lower Sabie. The dam lies within the Sabie River landscape and provides a reliable water source in an area…800 m off the road

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S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop questions

Where is the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop in Kruger National Park?

The S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop is a 3.6 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 32.8 km from Paul Kruger Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road.

How long does it take to drive the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop?

About 5 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 S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop?

The S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop runs through mixed bushveld, which suits hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Are there waterholes or hides on the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop?

Yes. Along the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway Loop you'll find S79 Road Viewpoint and N`watimhiri Dam Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S79 N'watimhiri Causeway 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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