Name: Shishangeni Lodge, Kruger National Park
Address: Southern Kruger Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, 1340, South Africa
Rating: 9

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Shishangeni Lodge, Kruger National Park

We stayed here for 4 nights as part of a group. Steven and staff made sure our stay was fabulous, food incredible and so much! Our guides Solomon and Simon went above and beyond on our safari's.  Cannot speak highly enough of them all.

We stayed a Camp Shawu. Stephen, Harriet and the entire staff were warm, friendly and accommodating! Food was brilliant (and too much!). We were always greeted by the staff with hot towels on return from each drive. 

Our guides Simon and Solomon were outstanding and worked so herd to find all of the interesting wildlife! They were so skilled at handling the roads through the park and knowledgeable about everything we asked.

There are only 5 guest cabins at the Camp and each one as roomy and accommodating. Bath ant toilet en suite and an outdoor private shower.

Each night we were serenaded by the hippos just outside of our cabin who will be there until the water hole dries in a couple of weeks from now. The wildlife visiting the water hole was amazing and it seemed like they took turns by animal type!

We left there feeling like we were leaving family and all will be sorely missed!!

We stayed at Camp Shawu, it was my parents, my wife, and I.
Facilities were clean, the bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept on, especially in a hotel. Food was great, some meals better than others, and overall comparable to other lodges we stayed at.

The service here was really the stand out. It was unbelievable! The staff at the lodge were all incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Steven, who went out of his way to make our stay amazing. Steven was always there to enthusiastically greet us and provide us with whatever we need. Harold, who took us on all of our game drives and transported us to and from the main lodge, was equally accommodating. Very friendly, knowledgable, went above and beyond to make sure we saw the most we could. Both Steven and Harold were genuinely committed to providing us with an excellent experience, their actions never seemed forced or disingenuous. I cannot rave enough about the experience we had with the staff. We have traveled to many different countries and stayed at a variety of hotels and resorts and we all agreed we have never experienced service like what we experienced at during this stay.

I decided to extend a business trip to South Africa for a few days and looked for short safari trips. By chance I found this place. Don’t make it an accident for you. The place is lovely, the people are fantastic and the service is great. 

What about the safari you may ask? Well, that was fantastic. I was extremely lucky and saw many of the animals that I wanted to see in their habitat. The ranger Solomon, who guided me while I was there had fantastic eyesight and knows the land extremely well, very knowledgeable and I know he doesn’t control it but he certainly can guide you to a fantastic sunset

You never go hungry at the hotel and the food is nice😊 The service is cool and the house is also well placed in a way that you see the sunrise in the morning with a little bit of some birds whistles and the sound of the rever flows. It's  also private in a way that you enjoy your own space without any distractions, it's a great place to take your patner💯❤️

Recurring visitor as always the service is top notch, was worried when we heard our manager had left us but it turned out well the new manger knows her stuff so it was good. Rangers as always blow me away, this time our Ranger was Sifiso Nkosi. That man has the eyeofan eagle and nature seems to love him as we saw 3 of big five interchangeably every safari. We did see the big five which is almost impossible to achieve. The staff as always, accommodates us and our personal needs. We do ice baths and they always hook us up. 

Amazing facility in Kruger National Park.  Private villas were very luxurious and the outdoor shower was a highlight.  The twice daily safaris included drinks and food enroute whilst viewing the wildlife.  The guides were very knowledgeable and were committed to ensuring guests saw all the animals.   Meals were included and provided different options each day.  

Myself and my daughter spent two nights three days in the SHONGA lodge tents. I can not recommend this experience enough. 
We had Steven as chef and a lovely lady plus Texan as our safari driver . We were very lucky to have the whole camp to ourselves and everyone made us super welcome!
The food was insane and you will never be hungry. 
We went on two safari per day and one in the morning on our last day.
We saw everything from elephants, Lions and was lucky to see a Leopard after a kill.
All the team welcomed everyone with a smile and hello even at 5 am for the morning trips.
The camp is run by generators so no wi- fi which we actually enjoyed and lights out by 10pm. The do provide you with a torch.
There is an outdoor shower, so get ready in the morning to say hello to the monkeys. We also saw a group of elephants walk past whilst we relaxed by the pool. Thank you again Steven and his team.
We will definitely recommend this experience and this is solely due to the amazing Safari but Steven and his team, not forgetting Texan who is an amazing informative guide.


Warmly welcomed by all staff upon arrival expectations were raised.
It was like being welcomed by near family. Pampered in all ways. 
Texan, our ranger, always smiling and knowledgeable on all animals,  ensured we managed to see more wildlife that we have ever seen before in our lives (over 20 years of travels to Africa!). And made every evening sun-downers in the bush a great and safe experience. 
Chef Bongekile made our vegetarian meals -- breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner -- a pleasure -- and included a bit of bush meat to spice things up (for vegetarians curious of all tastes offered). Ready anytime, to respond to our diary requests.
Prayer, our camp manager, the sweetest manager ever, ensured we felt at home all the time, including opening our wine for dinner every evening. 
Nozipho, our Lady, had made our room perfect anytime we returned from a game-drive.
Our night guard, protected us from a roaring leopard and made us sleep like logs and pleasantly woke us for our early  game-driver every morning. 

Not to forget the tent we were staying at -- being brought back to the time of Issac Dinesen (Karen Blixen) -- luxury in the middle of the bush.

All together home sweet home -- paradise in Kruger

Highly recommended if you want the experience of your life.

A friend and I booked our first safari experience through Siyabona Africa - couldn't have asked for a more professional and committed travel consultant. Special shout out to Annerie Els who was so thorough in her recommendations on the perfect time to visit and the perfect accommodation suited to our tastes and budget.

Booked a 3N4D package at the main Shishangeni lodge – we were initially intent on the quainter satellite camps that share the concession but the non-AC tents at Shonga were a deterrent while Shawu, although beautiful, was too exclusive for our liking. It's never enough time in the bush but I would recommend staying an extra day or two to feel (somewhat) satisfied.

Read about the rich game viewing experience in the Mpanamana concession. We were not disappointed - sighted a pride of 16 lions enroute the lodge from Crocodile Bridge gate. And then over the next few days, they descended...the big 5 and then some. We hung around a leopard hanging out in a tree and lived our own NatGeo moment watching a cheetah in chase. God bless our ranger Texson for his hawk eye, his never-say-die attitude, his vast knowledge of the lay of the land and 14 years’ worth of game experiences and anecdotes. Texson is a careful and punctual ranger - our game drives were excellently planned with vehicles in good condition, bio breaks well timed and great sundowners. 

If you're a first timer, you will want to carry your own pair of binoculars, maybe a granola bar and bottled water - a precious commodity at the lodge. Arrangements (clean, comfy blankets) were made to keep us warm during the drives. 

We were prepared to experience the aftershocks of the pandemic but were very pleasantly surprised with the upkeep of the property, the dining area and our room - no peeling walls, no worn-out furniture, no leaky taps, no creaking doors. Although more conventional in appearance, the thatch roofs and decor lend authenticity to your stay. I wasn't a great fan of the open bathroom plan (the toilet area was enclosed) but my friend loved the nature shower. All in all, our chalet was beautiful, spacious and more than comfortable for two. We didn't encounter mosquitoes on our visit although we did follow advice on taking a prophylaxis (Maloff Protect) and carrying ample repellent. The lodge thoughtfully provides repellent spray in the room and prepares the mosquito nets when you’re out on your evening game drive. Psst…you can look forward to a little surprise before you turn in for the night. 

Where Shishangeni might be lacking a great view or main attraction like a waterhole, it makes up in terms of its warm and friendly staff. Our deepest gratitude to Funeka, Harriett, Amanda and Linah for making the place feel like home. Since you can’t take Chef Regina back with you, I urge you to make good on every meal. Her Malva pudding was the standout. If you’re a small group at the lodge you can expect to enjoy personalized service (read pampering) during your meals, otherwise looked after by a sumptuous buffet. Food options may have been a bit limited for my vegetarian friend. However, between breads, cheese, bakes, fresh salads and every kind of potato preparation, she had little cause for complaint. 

The pool was clean and functional. The tiny gym room not so much. The spa was under renovation but they made alternate arrangements in a chalet. My friend booked the full body massage and gave it a 5-star rating. WiFi worked fine in the main lodge and Vodacom caught a few bars in our balcony. If you’re an international traveler, don't forget to carry a travel adaptor.

Load shedding was an ugly truth and perhaps most severe during our visit to South Africa. Shishangeni was a very wise choice with their power back up that functioned without any hiccups. Best to also request the lodge or your travel consultant for a packing list so you’re well prepared.

The curio shop at the lodge was poorly stocked so if you're looking to create a South Africa-inspired corner in your home, you might want to reserve some time for the larger souvenir shops at Crocodile Bridge gate on your way out…or in. 

Team Shishangeni, thank you ever so much for giving us an experience of a lifetime. We hope to visit again!


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We were recently lucky enough to spend 4 nights at Camp Shonga. While the camp itself is a little dated and in need of some maintenance our stay  was unforgettable due to the staff and a bed that you would die for.
From our welcome cocktails., to being greeted with warm face towels after each safari Patience and Sarah  catered to our every need. Their sole focus was on our comfort and happiness, while  Mulala our Chef ensured that we were never hungry,  food was more than plentiful, varied and well prepared.   
Our safari guide Texon was exceptional in his knowledge of the Park and expertise in all aspects of safari.  We did 7 safaris in total and Tex made each one feel unique, finding the Big Five within our few days while also seeing an abundance of other animals such as Hyena, Jackals, Impalas, Wilderbeast, Hippos and many others.  Our “Sundowner”  drinks and snacks were a highlight seeing the magnificent South African sunset from a different location each  night.
If asked, given the opportunity, would we do it again, the answer would be yes definitely and we would not change a thing.
Michael and Janelle

African Safari, the trip of a lifetime.

Camp Shawu at Shishangeni

Amazing service 11/10

Wonderful experience

We really enjoyed ourselves, it's a reserved and coolest hhotel anyone can wish to visit ?

Food was nice, they always make sure we well fed if not over. Buffet buffet. The Boma is an experience to look forward to. 

Shishangeni Lodge, Kruger National Park

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