Shingwedzi Restcamp - Directions
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Travel routes and times from central Gauteng are listed below. Travel by road requires entry through one of Kruger National Park's gates.
By Road - Punda Maria Gate:• Take the N1 to Polokwane (Pietersburg).
• At Makhado (Louis Trichard) link up with the R524 and follow this route for ±140 km. That will take you to the gate. Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate.
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Shingwedzi Rest Camp is 71 km away from the gate. Allow about 3 hours for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself time!
GPS: -23.1161 (latitude), 31.4323 (longitude)
Recommended game drives from this camp:1. Exiting Shingwedzi, take the
S50 south, passing the Kanniedood Dam and Bird Hide, Dipeni Outpost and Grootvlei Dam until you reach the
S143 turnoff to the right. The next right turn, on the
S143, will take you to the
S144, which loops back and connects with the
H1-6, returning to Shingwedzi.
2. Take the
H1-6 from Shingwedzi, turning right onto the
S52, which loops over the Nkayini River and passes pans, the Red rocks, waterholes and two lookout points near
Bateleur Bushveld Camp, before returning to the
H1-6.