Shingwedzi Camp, Kruger National Park

Afrikaans name: Shingwedzi Kamp

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One of the benefits, or disadvantages, of Shingwedzi Camp, in Kruger National Park, is that it is quite remote. This means that it does not have some of the congestion on the roads that can happen in the southern half of the park, but it does take a lot longer to get to, so you need to plan your stopovers carefully.

Shingwedzi Camp is situated on the Shingwedzi River, a few kilometres upstream from Kanniedood Dam. The drive along the river is one of the best in the park, particularly for birders.

The camp has a variety of accommodation options ranging from a lodge to campsites. The camp has a restaurant, petrol station, shop, laundry and other facilities.

Game-viewing is rewarding in the area, particularly during the winter months. Look for Wild Dog, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Bushbuck, Spotted Hyena and much more. The Shingwedzi area has a reputation for large herds of Elephant and Buffalo.

Birders will really enjoy the area, but they should come during the summer months, which are very hot, but the migrant species are around. Some of the specials recorded in the area include Bat Hawk, Collared Palm Thrush, European Hobby, Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, Bennett’s Woodpecker and Yellow-billed Oxpecker. Numerous species of waterbirds will be seen along the shoreline of Kanniedood Dam.

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In most cases the following distances are calculated using tar roads and there may be shorter routes

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Giriyondo Gate is 115 km.

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Letaba Camp is 110 km.

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Mopani Camp is 60 km.

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Pafuri Gate is 110 km.

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Phalaborwa Gate is 140 km.

Distance between Shingwedzi Camp and Punda Maria Camp is 75 km.

References and further reading

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 129

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 123

Wild Issue 18 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 63

Kruger Park Guide & Map 2016 - Author: Andy and Lorain Tinker - Published: 2016 - Page: 14

Kruger Park Map & Guide 2024 - Author: Andy & Lorrain Tinker - Published: 2024 - Page: 39

Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 93

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 67

Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 197

Kruger National Park Map - 2010 - Author: Joy Frandsen - Published: 2010 - Page: 19

Kruger - Portrait of a National Park - Author: David Paynter with Wilf Nussey - Published: 1986 - Page: 243

Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of SA - 2nd edn - Author: Readers Digest - Published: 1991 - Page: 26

Getaway - Vol 24 No 04 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 43

Go Birding in the Transvaal - Author: Brendan Ryan and John Isom - Published: 1990 - Page: 76

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 306

go! - Kruger Special Edition - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 126

go! Drive & Camp No 39 - Author: - Published: 2020 - Page: 58

go! - Kruger - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 86

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 146

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 148

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 140

A Pocket Guide to Camps in the Kruger National Park - Author: South African National Parks - Published: 0 - Page: 28

For more info on Kruger National Park: SanParks

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