Kruger National Park

S98 Road, Kruger National Park

The S98 is a 3.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 1.8 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H13-1 Punda Gate Road. Here's what lives along it, where to stop.

Where the S98 runs

H13-1 Punda Gate RoadS98
The S98 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 S98

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Habitat along the S98

Mixed bushveld
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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 S98

  • Thulamila ViewpointViewpointThulamila Viewpoint sits on the southern side of Thulamila Hill near Punda Maria, overlooking the broad plains and woodlands of northern Kruger. The elevated position provides expansive views across…On the road
  • Thulamila Water ViewpointViewpointThulamila Water Viewpoint lies below Thulamila Hill near Punda Maria, overlooking the surrounding northern Kruger bushveld. The elevated position provides expansive views across the landscape, while…150 m off the road

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S98 questions

Where is the S98 in Kruger National Park?

The S98 is a 3.2 km gravel road in Kruger National Park about 1.8 km from Punda Maria Gate. It connects to H13-1 Punda Gate Road.

How long does it take to drive the S98?

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 S98?

The S98 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 S98?

Yes. Along the S98 you'll find Thulamila Viewpoint and Thulamila Water Viewpoint.

Can I use opspoor on the S98 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 S98

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