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Shimuwini

Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

What a great place! This was the last camp we stayed in on a week long adventure through the Kruger. The accommodation is a bit dated, but the location and surrounds were fantastic. We stayed in No.15, right at the end of the camp. Our open air "lounge room" overlooked the watering hole with hippos and crocs right on the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012 via mobile

If you need peace and quiet, this is the place for you! We spent 5 nights in Shimuwini and love the place. We stayed in nr 9 and would recommend this chalet very strongly. Downstairs is a bedroom with double bed, bathroom, kitchen and sitting area. Upstairs, like a loft is another 2 singlebeds. Ideal for families with 2 children.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile

The camp is wonderful. Beautiful river front location. We saw elephants, crocs, hippo from our Patio. The chalets are private, and are great if you want to get away from the craziness of the bigger Kruger camps. Staff were great too. The only complaint that I have (which is unrelated to the camp itself) is that game was very sparse... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

This camp in the central area of Kruger National Park is a hidden gem. The camp chalets overlook the river with large areas of lawn and shady trees. Happy hippos inhabit the river and can be seen at any time of the day. There is a small hide from which you can view the hippo at closer range and any... More

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Address: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
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Ranked #108 of 131 Speciality lodging in Kruger National Park

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