Shingwedzi Camp - accommodation in Shingwedzi, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Shingwedzi camp is situated in the northern part of the Kruger National Park in the heart of mopane country and is the perfect place to view large elephant herds. A game drive along the Shingwedzi River towards the Kanniedood Dam is one of the best the Kruger has to offer.

Elephant herds, Waterbuck, nyala and kudu are often seen in this region, with the river also comes great birding opportunities. An overnight stay at Shingwedzi camp will have a lasting impression.

Shingwedzi Camp still carries the essence of the bush, relax and enjoy this marvelous camp. Shingwedzi Camp offers accommodation in 2 separate circles, the A-ring' consists of 31 huts consisting of the original wattle-and-daub buildings, and the outer 'B-ring' comprises of 24 bungalows.

The accommodation at Shingwedzi Camp consists of:

Shingwedzi Campsites

Shingwedzi has 65 tent or caravan sites, with power points, communal toilets and cooking facilities, maximum of 6 persons per site.

Shingwedzi Huts

24 huts each with 3-bed rooms and a communal toilet and kitchen.

Shingwedzi Bungalows

Shingwedzi has 56 bungalows all equipped with ablutions, most with showers, but some with baths, some units with AC, some have both hotplates and sinks, some only have sinks. Choose a kitchenette or communal kitchen.

26 Bungalows each with 2-bed rooms have with no kitchen and 2 of these units have double beds.

There are also 28 Bungalows each with 5-bed rooms with 2 beds in the loft.

Shingwedzi Cottages

1cottage with 4-beds and two bathrooms, kitchen and dining room/lounge and 1 double bed.

Rentmeester Guest House

Can accommodate 8 in 2 x double beds, 2 x single beds and a double sleeper couch. Fully equipped, en-suite bathrooms with riverside view.

Things to see out of Shingwedzi Camp, Red Rocks and Crook’s Corner.

Five animals to look out for at Shingwedzi Camp

1. Giant Eagle Owl

2. Elephant herds

3. African Rock Python

4. Spotted Hyena

5. Hippos

1. Giant Eagle Owl

2. Elephant

3. African Rock Python

4. Spotted Hyena

5. Green Pigeon