Kruger National Park

S82 Mativuhlungu Loop, Kruger National Park

The S82 Mativuhlungu Loop is a 10.5 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.6 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road and H4-2 Gomondwane Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

The S82, the Mativuhlungu loop, is a gravel loop that links the H4-2 with the H4-1 at Lower Sabie, close to Sunset Dam and Lower Sabie camp.

Where the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop runs

H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie RoadH4-2 Gomondwane RoadS82 Mativuhlungu Loop
The S82 Mativuhlungu 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 S82 Mativuhlungu Loop

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Habitat along the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop

Open grassland
61%
Mixed bushveld
39%

Open grassland: Open plains with few trees. Grazers gather here and predators hunt across it.

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Waterholes and stops on the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop

  • Lower Sabie Rest Camp ViewpointViewpointLower Sabie Rest Camp Viewpoint looks out across the Sabie River from one of Kruger’s most scenic riverside camps. The elevated position gives broad views toward the river and Lebombo Mountains…600 m off the road
  • Lower Sabie Bush CampBush CampLower Sabie Rest Camp is beautifully situated on the banks of the Sabie River, with views stretching toward the Lebombo Mountains. The camp is surrounded by rich riverine habitat and is located in…700 m off the road
  • Sunset Dam ViewpointViewpointSunset Dam Viewpoint sits beside the H4-1 just outside Lower Sabie Rest Camp, overlooking one of Kruger’s most well-known small dams. The water attracts hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a wide…950 m off the road

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S82 Mativuhlungu Loop questions

Where is the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop in Kruger National Park?

The S82 Mativuhlungu Loop is a 10.5 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 16.6 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. It connects to H4-1 Skukuza-Lower Sabie Road and H4-2 Gomondwane Road.

How long does it take to drive the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop?

About 16 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 S82 Mativuhlungu Loop?

The S82 Mativuhlungu 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 S82 Mativuhlungu Loop?

Yes. Along the S82 Mativuhlungu Loop you'll find Lower Sabie Rest Camp Viewpoint and Sunset Dam Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S82 Mativuhlungu 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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