About the South West
At Malelane Gate
Malelane Skukuza via Afsaal
Malelane Skukuza via Biyamiti
Malelane to Berg-en-Dal
Malelane to Crocodile Bridge
Matjulu Loop
Numbi Gate
Numbi Gate to Skukuza
Pretoriuskop Area
Pretoriuskop to Malelane
See a map of South West Kruger Park
The Crocodile River Road is better than average for game viewing, but developments across the river detract from the wilderness experience. The road passes the old 19th-century crossing point on the Crocodile River which was also the site of a trading store run by Alf Roberts in the late 1800s, known as Tsengemanti ("the place to buy water" in Shangaan).
It's not known whether this referred to one of the more popular products sold by Roberts - Nellmapius's Transvaal Gin, a colourless brandy with an exceptionally high alcohol content.
Mhlambane Loop (S118) and Gardenia bird hide may be worthwhile detours. Access to the Lwakahle Concession is off the Crocodile River road.
Crocodile River Route (S25)
The most direct route from Malelane to Crocodile Bridge is via the Crocodile River Road (S114, S25). A lengthier detour is via the H3 towards Skukuza, turning off either on the Bume (S26) or Randspruit roads (H5)
There are usually lots of impala along the Crocodile River Road (S25) and therefore a chance of seeing cheetah and other predators which prey on this small antelope. Cheetah use the cover of the thicker bush along the drainage lines to stalk their prey, they then flush them into the more open veld, where their speed is an advantage.
The Crocodile River Road takes one through several different eco-systems - Malelane mountain bushveld, bushwillow woodlands, thorn thickets and pockets of riverine trees.
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Just a stone's throw from the Mozambican border and Maputo, Crocodile Bridge Camp is rich in local history and is the best half-way house yo...