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Camp Shonga

4.0 of 5
Shishangeni Lodge, Mpanamana Concession, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

We got engaged here in oct 2010. What a 3 night stay it was.... Every member of staff we loved. Every game drive was fantastic... like viewing rhino grazing a few hundred meters away and readjusting the focus on the binocs, oh hang on, a white tail flicking in the grass in front, a leopard! The night we got engaged... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

We stayed one night at this Camp. Some friends of ours had stayed at Camp Shawu and raved about it.. Not wanting to do exactly what they did, we selected Camp Shonga, over that camp and the lodge. On our morning drive, we were fortunate enough to go pass Camp Shawu and see the differences between the 2 Camps.. Camp... More

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Durbans South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We recently stayed at Camp Shonga for our honeymoon.( 25 Sept- 28 Sept 2012). We really feel that we need to thank everyone at the Camp for making sure that our stay was stunning! Everything from the service, the staff, the food, our tented lodge – was just fantastic. A big compliment must be paid to our guide, Sofiso who... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

My wife, daughter and myself spent 3 wonderful days at Shonga mid-August. Not only did the management make a plan for us to have our daughter at this warm and friendly tented camp, but they then went out of their way to arrange that a friend of mine from Moz could come to Shishangeni to join us for lunch one... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

I visited Camp Shonga with my daughter and some other friends. The visit was all that I imagined and more. The tents are set up beautifully. The food is never ending. The tour guide (Sofiso) was engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. The staff was accommodating and flexible, and always made me feel safe. Yes, there are flies and bugs, but you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011 via mobile

My husband and I spent 3 days at camp shonga and loved it! We saw so many elephants we stopped counting. Also hyenas, leopard, hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, and monkeys right outside our porch! The room was beautiful and we especially enjoyed the "treehouse" deck and outside shower. Late September had great weather- no rain, temperatures in the high 70's... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

Thank you to all the kind staff at Camp Shonga! We had an great time and enjoyed every minute of it! Jaluka, our tour guide was excellent! Thank you for making our holiday a memorable one! R&J

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011

My business partner and I stayed at Camp Shonga for 3 nights as a reward for hard work over the last 5 years. We were very lucky to be the only 2 people in the camp for 2 of the 3 days we were there. The setting is beautiful, very peaceful and secluded. The size of the camp means that... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

My husband and I stayed at Camp Shonga for three nights in August and it was a fantastic experience. The people at Camp Shonga are really what made it so memorable for me. From our first greeting to our last farewell, the entire staff made sure we were well taken care of and thoroughly enjoying our stay. The meals were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

Luxury tent, from a bygone area with all the gimmicks (leather couch, gas open fire, outdoor shower, colonial bath tub)… OK, only problem is that plumbing needs some refurbishment and it is difficult to get warm water without boiling or freezing. But also give all your thanks to the thatched roof above the tent which keeps the temperature cool during... More

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Additional Information about Camp Shonga

Also Known As:
Camp Shonga Hotel Kruger National Park
Camp Shonga Hotel
Address: Shishangeni Lodge, Mpanamana Concession, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #89 of 131 Speciality lodging in Kruger National Park
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Camp Shonga is situated in a 15 000ha private concession in the south-eastern section of the Kruger National Park. The borders of the Kruger Park reserve concession area are the perennial Crocodile River to the south and Mozambique in the east. ... more   less 

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