SA: Kruger National Park – Shingwedzi

Associated first and foremost with Elephant, the world's largest land mammal. Breeding herds of 50 to 60 animals are common in this region. During the 1970s and 1980s some of the Kruger National Park's biggest tuskers roamed the region. These elephants were named the Magnificent Seven, and one, Shingwedzi who died near the rest camp in 1981, carried tusks which weighed in at 47 and 58 Kg respectively. His tusks, as well as those of his fellow giants, can be viewed at Letaba Rest Camp. It still remains uncertain from where the name Shingwedzi is derived, but it is believed that the early Tsonga named the rivers of this area after prominent local people. Shingwedzi is said to be a combination of Shing-xa-goli, the name of a prominent person and 'njwetse', which describes the sound of iron being rubbed together.

🙂 Laid back camp

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Shingwedzi Rest Camp offers guests a variety of accommodations in Kruger National Park. Sleep under the African sky in your tent or caravan. There are 50 sites with power points and rotating braai (barbeque) grids available. Communal ablutions and cooking facilities are also available. The cooking facilities include 24 hour boiling water, washing up facilities, and electric hotplates. A maximum of 6 guests per site is allowed.

There are also 12 rustic huts available with communal ablution facilities. Each hut is fitted with 3 beds. A small fridge is situated on the little veranda. There is no crockery, cutlery or cooking utensils, or air-conditioning available in the huts. The communal kitchen is fitted with electric hotplate stoves and a scullery.

Guests can choose from a range of bungalows to stay in. There are 18 two-bed units all sharing a communal kitchen. Each bungalow features a bathroom with either a shower or bath and air-conditioning. A limited number of fully equipped utensil boxes are available for hire.

There are also 18 two-bed bungalows available with a kitchen. This Kruger National Park accommodation features 2 single beds and an open-air kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a cooker top, a combination fridge/freezer, and is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, and utensils. All these units are air-conditioned.

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