Shingwedzi Research Camp
About
Accommodation is offered in 5 different options: 3 self-catering units; safari canvas tents, and shaded campsites.
Each self-catering unit consists of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms furnished with single beds, 1 or 2 bathrooms, as well as a seating area and a kitchen or a kitchenette that contains basic appliances. Each unit has mosquito nets, candles- in case of power failures, ceiling fans, as well as air-conditioning.
Each safari-tented unit contains electricity and candles; these tents have access to communal ablution facilities. Each campsite has a shaded net, caravan electrical points, and have a concrete slab for setting up your tent.
Accommodation
Shingwedzi Research Camp offers self-catering and camping accommodation and is located in the northern part of the Kruger National Park. The camp is the ideal base from which to book game drives to see the Big 5 in action.
Accommodation is offered in 5 different options: 3 self-catering units; safari canvas tents, and shaded campsites.
Each self-catering unit consists of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms furnished with single beds, 1 or 2 bathrooms, as well as a seating area and a kitchen or a kitchenette that contains basic appliances. Each unit has mosquito nets, candles- in case of power failures, ceiling fans, as well as air-conditioning.
Each safari-tented unit contains electricity and candles; these tents have access to communal ablution facilities. Each campsite has a shaded net, caravan electrical points, and have a concrete slab for setting up your tent.
Facilities
Secured parking, Free parking, Restaurant, BBQ / picnic area
Location & Surroundings
Shingwedzi Rest Camp is one of the main rest camps of Kruger National Park (KNP) which is located in the Mpumalanga and Limpopo province of South Africa.
The camp is situated in the northern part of the park in the heart of Mopane country in a broad bend of the Shingwedzi River.
The Kruger National Park is South Africas flagship Big 5 game reserve, covering 2 million hectares of the Lowveld region in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
House Rules
Rooms
3-Bedroom Research House
This rustic house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a guest toilet. The kitchen contains a gas stove, microwave oven, 2 fridge-freezers, and a chest freezer. The house has an open-plan living a
2-Bedroom Guest House
This house consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a guest toilet. The kitchenette contains a mini oven with a 2-plate stove, a microwave, and a fridge-freezer. The open-plan living area leads out ont
1-Bedroom Apartment- The Flat
This unit consists of 1 bedroom furnished with 2 single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This unit has a kitchenette that contains a 2-plate stove, a microwave oven & a fridge-freezer. Th
Safari Twin Tents
All tents have electricity, but in case of power failures, candles are also provided. Standing fans are provided. The ablution comprises 4 bathrooms, each with a toilet, basin, and shower. Guests stay
Campsites
Two camping sites, each can accommodate 3 people. The camping sites have caravan electrical points and a concrete slab for putting up your tent. These sites have access to communal ablution facilities
Location
Address
Unnamed Road Shingwedzi Research Camp Kruger National Park 1350
Directions
From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport:
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and proceed 120 m;
- Continue onto KMIA Road and proceed 1.7 km;
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the R538 and proceed 3 km;
- Turn left to stay on the R538 and proceed 230 m;
- Turn right to stay on R53
Facilities
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