CAMP SHAWU

A Classic Safari experience

Relax on the private decks overlooking the Mpanamana Dam
Camp Shawu has authentic Buffalo dung walls
Experience the thrill of seeing the Big 5
Open vehicle game drives in mornings and evenings
Situated on a 15 000 hectare private concession in the Kruger Park

From :
ZAR R1450 per person

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Camp Shawu

Camp Shawu Description

Camp Shawu, and it's sister camp Shonga, opened in February 2005 in a 15 000 hectare private concession within the southern region of the Kruger National Park. Game-viewing in the area is superb, with sightings of 'The Duke' - an elephant boasting the largest tusks in the park, and probably the world - are common. The region is also home to three lion prides and a number of wild dog dens. Camp Shawu offers luxury at a surprisingly affordable price, ensuring that a thrilling, exclusive private game park experience is within reach of all wildlife enthusiasts.

A forerunner in promoting tourism to the benefit of local communities, Shawu and Shonga are the first to be wholly owned by black investors. Camp Shawu can accommodate 10 guests in 5 large rooms overlooking the Mpanamana Dam. All are well equipped with romantic ball and claw bath, mini bar, sitting area facing an open fireplace, ceiling fans and outside shower. A large verandah with reclining chairs and umbrella is the perfect spot for viewing game walking past.

Camp Shawu : A Typical Day on Safari

At 05h00 you are woken by knocking on the doors (only if one wishes of course !) Walk through to lounge area and enjoy morning tea and muffins with your ranger. Your ranger will try and encourage you and the other guests to be ready to leave by 05h45 to catch the sunrise and animal viewing. By the time you return from the morning game drive all the morning staff are at camp, where there breakfast is ready from 08h30 – 09h00.

On returning to the lodge, one can relax in the suites or wallow in the pool before a scrumptious lunch. You don’t have to have a formal sit down lunch but you can order and enjoy on the privacy of your deck. The big game drive starts at 16h30, with coolbox sundowners and snacks. The ranger stops to watch the sun going down in Africa. You return back to Camp Shawu at 20h30 – 21h00 where dinner is served at the boma. The end of an exciting day on safari.

5 Suites
En Suite
Ceiling fans
Mini bars
Pool
Outside Showers
Baths
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Private decks
Telephones

Camp Shawu
Kruger National Park
Mpumulanga Province
South Africa

Camp Shawu is situated in the south eastern area of the Kruger National Park near the crocodile river. It is approximately 110 km from Kruger Mpumulanga airport and only about 5 – 6 hours from Johannesburg International Airport by road transfer.

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