Mopani Restcamp - Directions

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Travel routes and times from central Gauteng are listed below. Travel by road requires entry through one of Kruger National Park's gates.

By Air:

The closest airport to Mopani is Gateway Airport situated in Phalaborwa. Gateway is situated approximately 3 km from Phalaborwa Gate. There are daily scheduled flights between Gateway and OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

By Road - Phalaborwa Gate:

• Take the N1 toll-road to Polokwane (Pietersburg).
• 40 km before Polokwane turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen.
• After Tzaneen, head towards Phalaborwa and the gate. Allow between 6 to 7 hours for the trip to the gate.
• Mopani camp is approximately 74 km away from the gate. Allow about 3 hours for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!
GPS: -23.5274 (latitude), 31.3998 (longitude)

Recommended game drives from this camp:

1. Leaving from Mopani Restcamp, the H1-6 takes you north where the first right turn, onto the S144 and next right onto the S143 will take you along the Tropic of Capricorn Loop, down to the Nshawu Marsh. Turning left at the T-junction here, onto the S50, drive north and turn right at exit 1.6, which takes you up to the Shibavantsengele Lookout, at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains.

2. The S142 exits the H1-6 just to the south of Mopani Restcamp. Travelling south from Mopani on the H1-6, take the first right turn onto the S142 and pass the Pioneer Dam and Overnight Hide. There are several waterholes along the road, the last of which is the Notomeni Pan, just before the road turns right into the S142, which will return you to the H1-6.