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.

Experience 4-star luxurious, meals-inclusive accommodation during your stay at Camp Shawu, which forms part of the 15, 000 hectare Shishangeni Private Game Lodge.

Four-star 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.

Other Camp facilities include:

• Spacious lounge
• Splash pool
• Indoor dining area
• Outdoor dining area

Shawu Camp's excellent cuisine is both a la carte and buffet. Vegetarians are well accommodated.

Camp Shawu is situated in the Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga Province.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park covers a large and diverse region of Southern Africa. Made up of nearly 2 million hectares the diversity of life forms is unrivalled. Bordering the Limpopo Province, Mpumalanga and Mozambique this reserve has recently opened it's borders to neighbouring reserves joining the Greater Limpopo Transfontier Park. As the park covers such a large area it's terrain varies from lush sub tropical conditions in the south to the more arid grasslands towards the north. With such natural diversity it is no wonder that the park is home to such a variety of species of life. This impressive number of species include a variety of: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Kruger National Park is located approximately:

• +/- 400 km from Hoedspruit
• 142 km from Nelspruit
• +/- 500 km from Johannesburg
• 14 km from Crocodile Bridge
• 30 km from Komatipoort.

Big 5 Game Viewing: Lions, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant - Many visitors to South Africa regard their trip as being incomplete without having spotted and photographed the Big 5.

Bird Watching: With more than 500 species of birds, the Kruger National Park is a bird watching haven.

Golf: Skukuza Golf Course is a magnificent, and unique close-to-nature course situated in the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Massages: Book a range of relaxation massages, to be done in the privacy of one's bedroom or on the room balconies.

Please enquire about World Cup rates that apply to the period 1 June-15 July 2010.

Rates are quoted per person per night and include accommodation, three meals, two game activities, TOMSA levy and VAT at 14%.

Rates exclude gate entrance fees of approximately R35 per day per stay.