Shipandani Overnight Hide, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Shipandani Overnight Hide, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Description

"Escape to the wild"

Shipandane Sleepover Hide, situated approximately 3 km south of Mopani on the Tsendze River, is a unique accommodation facility where guests can feel part of the nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a primitive overnight dwelling by night, where a select few can experience the Kruger National Park nightlife first hand. Large buffalo herds and many elephant bulls frequent the area meters away from where you are sleeping. This is your chance to experience Africa in its truest form.

A sleepover hide is a unique overnight experience, exclusively available for guests from half an hour prior to gate closing times. It provides the opportunity for guests to enjoy complete privacy as the hide must be reserved in entirety (minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 guests at one time).  Shipandane Sleepover Hide must be vacated half an hour after gate opening time.

Accommodation

A sleepover hide is a unique overnight experience, exclusively available for guests from half an hour prior to gate closing times. It provides the opportunity for guests to enjoy complete privacy as the hide must be reserved in entirety (minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 guests at one time).  Shipandane Sleepover Hide must be vacated half an hour after gate opening time.

Sleeping Units

• Sleeping units are contained in wooden structures that are locked to the inside wall of the hide by day.
• At night these structures fold down to construct a light bed base. Mattresses are kept in the cupboard at the hide. Bedding and cutlery box is available at Reception on payment of a deposit.  Each bedding bag consists of a duvet, pillow, duvet cover, sheet, mattress protector and pillowcase.
• An environmental toilet is available for the overnight guests in a separate area on the hide perimeter.

Living Area

• The living area comprises of boma with braai (barbeque) facilities. There is no electricity but two chargeable lamps, that operate for about 5 hours, are provided on request. Please bring your own lighting.
• Only the very perimeter of the facility is fenced and guests are advised to exercise caution at all times.  Do not leave the enclosure at night.
• Eating utensils such as cutlery and crockery is provided for. The hide is fully self-catering and guests are advised to bring their own food, wood and water.

Shipandane Sleepover Hide is managed form Mopani camp and has no Reception area.  Guests are required to report to Mopani camp for check-in to acquire keys, bedding, braai grid and lamps. Accommodation at Shipandane is well suited for adventurous guests that are looking for a primitive, close to nature, self-catering bushveld experience.

Attractions

No activities available from Shipandane Sleepover Hide

Guided Game Walks or Game Drives can be pre-arranged with Mopani camp subject to availability.

Kruger: Guided Walks

Daily early morning and afternoon guided walks are available from most camps. Up to eight guests are taken to interesting places in the surrounding wilderness areas adjacent to most of the camps. The walk itself is relaxed and experienced and armed guides use their knowledge of the bush to explain natural wonders.

Trained field guides with backup rifles take groups of up to 8 people out into the bush for a few hours. Track rhino, elephant and lion on foot and learn and observe fascinating facts about the African bush. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes or boots, clothing applicable to the prevailing weather conditions and bring their own cameras and/or binoculars. No children under 13 allowed. Accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp. Form more information, contact the camp reception.

Kruger Game Drives

Sunset drives

This activity leaves before the sun sets and gets back once the sky is dark. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive.

Night Drives

Take part in the nocturnal activities of Kruger's secretive creatures. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive. The sunset drive departs at 17:00 and lasts at least 3 hours.

Morning drives

Leave at around 04.30 in summer and 05.30 in winter. Clients are to confirm with Reception the previous night when they book in to their accommodation. As per day walks, accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp, as walks/drives leave before the gates open officially. The drive’s duration is 3-4 hours.

Facilities

Facilities

• No water (drinking or bathing) available at hide.
• No electricity.
• Two chargeable lamps that operate for about 5 hours (on request).
• No shop or restaurant available.
• No Reception office at camp.
• The nearest camp is Mopani (approximately 3km).

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