Punda Maria 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 Road - Punda Maria Gate:• From Gauteng, take the N1 to Polokwane (Pietersburg).
• At Makhado (Louis Trichard) link up with the R524 and follow this route for ±140 km. That will take you to the gate. Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate.
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Punda Maria Rest Camp is 10 km away from the gate. Allow about 20 minutes for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!
GPS : -22.6954 (latitude), 31.0161 (longitude)
Recommended game drives from this camp:1. The
H13-2 out of Punda Maria takes you to the
H1-7 to
Shingwedzi, via the small
S58 (Dzundzwini) Loop to the right. Exiting the loop right onto the
H1-7, follow the main road south until you reach the right-hand turnoff for the
S56, which runs alongside the Mpholongo river, back to the
H1-7.
2. For a short drive, exit Punda Maria on the
H13-2 and take the first left onto the
S60 and the next left onto the
S61 (Klopperfontein Loop) for a view of the Klopperfontein Dam. Exit the
S61 right, onto the
H1-8 and take the next right onto the
H13-1, which takes you back to Punda Maria.