Best Place to See Lions
Camp Shawu is one of the best places to see lions in Kruger National Park. There is a local pride of lions that comes down to drink at the Mpanamana Dam most nights.
Soak up the African sun
Why We Love it and You Will Too
- Spot the Big Five while on exciting game drives and guided bush walks
- Suites have decks overlooking the Mpanamana Dam where wildlife gather
- Game drives offer excellent sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile
- The suites are built out of authentic Buffalo dung walls and have a fireplace and romantic ball and claw bath
Your Camp Shawu Experience
The essence of Camp Shawu is based on one of Africa's most famous Elephants called 'Shawu.' This large bull had the longest tusks ever recorded in South Africa. He roamed the valley for sixty years and was always a special sighting for visitors.
Camp Shawu is situated in a 15 000 hectare private concession of the Kruger National Park overlooking the Mpanamana Dam where many animals come down to drink throughout the day, so guests can experience excellent game viewing from the decks of this safari camp. There is a local pride of Lions which comes down to drink most nights.
Stay in one of 5 elegant rooms at Camp Shawu which can accommodate just ten guests allowing for an intimate safari experience. Guests staying at this safari camp in Kruger Park can look forward to participating in exciting game drives in search of Lion and the other Big Five, or just relax on their private deck, have a dip in the plunge pool and see what animals come down to drink.
Wildlife that are commonly seen in the area include Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Crocodile, Buffalo and Giraffe. Head out and explore the region on self-drive game viewing excursions in the Kruger National Park or go bird watching and see the many species which occur.
Child Policy
Please note that Camp Shawu does not accommodate children under the age of 16 years old.
