Shishangeni Private Lodge

Shishangeni Private Lodge

Description

There is a place in Africa where legends are born. A place where the people love to enchant you with stories and rituals of the traditional Shishangeni Legend! This is that place...Shishangeni Private Lodge. Shishangeni is legendary when it comes to experiencing unforgettable African safaris that evoke mystery, wonder and above all else, adventure!.

Situated on a 15,000 hectare private concession of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, this legendary wildlife reserve has the deserved reputation for showcasing some of the finest game viewing on the continent. Enjoy early morning or late afternoon game drives in search of the 'Big 5' with an expert guide.

Out walking you will discover some of the smaller creatures and birds of Africa. Afterwards, return to camp to share your stories while you dine on traditional cuisine around a roaring boma fire under the stars of the African sky. Enjoy vivid storytelling by the local community including rituals that are still enacted today.

Location

The Republic of South Africa is situated at the southernmost point of Africa. South Africa totally surrounds Lesotho and surrounds most of the Kingdom of Swaziland. South Africa is bordered by the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland. The climatic zones vary, from the extreme desert of the southern Namib in the farthest northwest to the lush subtropical climate in the east along the Mozambique border and the Indian ocean. The climate is mostly semiarid and subtropical along the east coast. This makes South Africa a tourist destination all year round with warm sunny days and cool nights.

South Africa has the third-highest level of biodiversity in the world and is the only country in the world to contain an entire floral kingdom. Africa's highest mountain range south of the Kilimanjaro, the Drakensberg, is home to some of the rarest animals in the world as well as the largest series of rock art in Africa.

Mpumalanga Province

Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, north of KwaZulu Natal bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. The Drakensberg Escarpment divides Mpumalanga into a westerly half consisting mainly of high-altitude grassland called the Highveld and the eastern half situated in the low altitude subtropical Lowveld, mostly savanna habitat. It is in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga that you will find the southern half of the Kruger National Park. The Lowveld is underlaid by African Cratonic Basement rocks of ages in excess of 2 billion years. Mpumalanga, offering diverse and special flora and fauna, has always been a popular tourist destination with the Kruger National Park being established in 1898. Mpumalanga is the only province of South Africa to border two provinces of Mozambique or to border all four districts of Swaziland.

Kruger Park Region

The world-renowned Kruger National Park covers a large and diverse region of Southern Africa. Made up of nearly 2 million hectares the diversity of life forms is unrivalled. Bordering the Limpopo Province, Mpumalanga and Mozambique this reserve has recently opened it's borders to neighbouring reserves joining the Greater Limpopo Transfontier Park. As the park covers such a large area it's terrain varies from lush sub tropical conditions in the south to the more arid grasslands towards the north. With such natural diversity it is no wonder that the park is home to such a variety of species of life. This impressive number of species include a variety of: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Accommodation

Shishangeni comprises of three camps to choose from Shishangeni Private Lodge, Camp Shonga and Camp Shawu. Each of the three adding a different experience to the visitor. The Lodge offers big five game viewing, superior service, excellent cuisine, and the best accommodation in Southern Africa. The emphasis of all three of our camps is on nature without losing the luxury and superior service our guests are accustomed to. We are striving to create the optimum balance between people and their environments, while having an absolute minimal impact on the neighbouring habitat.

Shishangeni Private Lodge

22 individual chalets accommodating 44 guests, all luxuriously appointed with a private game-viewing deck as well as mini bar, fireplace, outdoor shower and sitting area. Inter-leading rooms for families are available upon request...

Facilities

• Swimming pool
• Compact fitness centre 
• Outdoor boma
• Lounge area with plasma TV
• Bar area
• Baby sitting services
  
• Wine cellar
• Library
  

Attractions

Activities

Big 5 Game Viewing

Imagine taking in a magnificent sunset whilst you capture the moment of a pride of lions stalking their prey or possibly watching a buffalo or elephant strolling to a water hole. The rhino, with its extraordinary horns and bad temper or the leopard with its remarkable speed and skill to hunt. Many visitors to South Africa regard their trip as being incomplete without having spotted and photographed the Big 5.

Bird Watching

The Kruger National Park is home to more than 500 species of birds. Many of these are migratory birds like the African Hoopoe. This is also the home of the Giant Eagle Owl, the Largest of all the Owls. Birds to spot include Kingfishers, Storks, Shrikes, Weavers, Herons, Eagles, Vultures, Kites and many more. With such a variety of species of birds this truly is a bird watching haven.

Golf

Skukuza Golf Course is a magnificent course situated in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The 9 hole, Par 72 is unfenced which means a game viewing adventure a will be included in this harmonious close-to-nature golfing experience. Play one of the most unique courses in the world!

Massages

Guests staying at any one of the three camps can book a range of relaxation massages at each of the camps. The lodges have a team of therapists that offer treatments including Aromatherapy Massages, Indian Head Massages and Foot Massages. The treatments can be done in the privacy of one's bedroom or on the room balconies.

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Rates

Shishangeni Private Lodge

2 Double beds and 20 Twin beds available. Total 22 Rooms.