Camp Shawu

Camp Shawu captures the spirit of the ‘real Africa’ described by famous explorers of colonial times. With authentic buffalo dung walls, Camp Shawu paints a picture of the ‘real Africa’ with private decks overlooking. Camp Shawu named after the most famous of the African elephants, the Magnificent Seven. 'Shawu bull' roamed the valley here for sixty years. With the longest tusks ever recorded in South Africa, Shawu commanded instinctive respect and admiration from all who gazed upon him. Those lucky enough to have encountered this awe-inspiring bull say he took your breath away. Camp Shawu aims to do the same. With authentic buffalo dung walls, Camp Shawu captures the spirit of the ‘real Africa’ described by famous explorers of colonial times. This camp is situated in a 15,000 hectare private concession in South Africa's world-renowned Kruger National Park. Private decks overlooking the Mpanamana Dam, allow guests a priviledged view of game gathering to drink. Explore Africa's wildlife in and around Camp Shawu. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile abound. You will return restored and rejuvenated - having absorbed the magical energy and spiritual presence inherent in the bush.

* Camp Shawu offers spacious lounge, splash pool, indoor dining area, outdoor dining area, hotel car park, security, coach parking, foreign exchange, weddings and baby sitting. * Camp Shawu provides walking trails on request, where guests can experience a typical old-fashioned safari first-hand. Safaris in open four-wheel-drive vehicles are also available. * Activities at Camp Shawu include game drives, bird watching and self drives into the area. Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles and lead by expert guides and trackers. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus a multitude of general game and over 450 bird species may be viewed from the comfort and safety of the open game drive vehicle. * The professional armed rangers and trackers conduct all game drives ensuring that rare bird species and the more fascinating fauna and flora are not overlooked. The safaris depart just after sunrise each day in an open fully equipped vehicle. Tracking Africa's big game, the evening safari leaves after afternoon tea and continues into the night as the rare and elusive nocturnal species begin their night activities.

* Camp Shawu can accommodate 10 guests in 5 very large rooms overlooking the Mpanamana dam. All are luxuriously equipped with romantic ball and claw bath, sitting area facing open fireplace, ceiling fans and outside shower. * A large verandah with reclining chairs and umbrella is the perfect spot from which to watch the game come down to drink. * Facilities within rooms also include room safes, private patio, laundry service, shower, luggage rack, separate bath and shower.