Steilberg Loop

Kruger National Park


Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kruger National Park attractions

1. Renosterpan

5.01 MILES

This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.

2. Afsaal Picnic Spot

7.8 MILES

One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.

3. Transport Dam

18.94 MILES

This large water hole is where the famous YouTube video 'Battle at Kruger' (lions versus buffaloes versus croc) was filmed.

4. Mathekenyane

22.8 MILES

The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).

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