Love it. I will say the H1-7 up to Babalala is also worth a mention. I have often had my best lion sightings on that stretch, especially first thing in the morning. The Mphongolo Loop after that is much better, once the bush has woken up.
Awesome video! I kept hearing you "Singwedchi", am I losing it hahahah. I was there about 3 weeks ago, setup camp about 4 stands down from the swimming pool. I thought it was a waste to spend the extra to be along the fence. That morning around 3am about 4 - 6 lions pulled down an antelope in front of my tent. Spent the rest of the night hearing Lions and Hyenas fighting, bones crunching, etc... was a great experience. I am still quite sad that they blew up the Kannidood dam though. Hope it will one day be rebuilt. Was always great to sit under a tree there and read a book with a mug of coffee in hand :)
This is such a great video! I will honestly love to go! My Granddad lived in Shingwedzi years back when they were working on the roads up there! I haven't had the opportunity but this video made me want to go up there! Thank you!!!
Such a fantastic informative video about the rest camp Shingwedsie with the animal sightings and routes. Please can we have more Kruger rest camps, animal sightings and routes to take. I 💖 the Kruger. Always such a special place to go to get away from the stresses of the city. I find that one can relax nicely in the Kruger. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I got a lovely leopard sighting on the S56 two weeks ago thanks to a squirrel alarm-calling. Also good Sharpe's Grysbok sightings. Another bucket-list sighting was a leopard walking right on Red Rocks. Absolute magic. April is a tough time though because that Mopani is so thick.
@@davidfletcher1801, I use a Canon R6 with a Canon 100-500 RF lens on a MotionMount door bracket. Go search for my video on the MotionMount - it will explain everything.
I really enjoy your videos, they are very well made and with great information. I watch them even though I don’t have plans to going to Kruger in the near future. I am going to Etosha in August, though. I wonder if you’d consider making a video with general self-driving game drive tips. Or maybe safety tips especially around elephants.
Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Perhaps watch my Kgalagadi Top Tips and Kruger Game Viewing Tips videos - they should help a bit. Regarding ellies - always be respectful and give them lots of space if you’re unsure about their mood…
Was 8/4 tot 11/4 Shingwedzi 11/4 tot 21/4 Satara terug Shingwezi toe tot 27/4 Was heerlik lekker gekamp. Park lyk pragtig.Groot skande oor Kanidooddam.pragtige diere gesien. Iets moet gedoen word aan idiote wat by leeus by vensters uithang en soms uit voertiue klim. Probleem word erger. Dankie vir jou video.
Cool vid, informative and fun to watch, if I may make a criticism, when you are doing some of the shots, please can you pan a bit slower - it's a bit blurry and I miss what you are trying to show. Great stuff tho - got a new subscriber :)
You should definitely go to pangolin photo safaris on the chobe river, they might even offer a discount because you are a content creator and they have a RUclips channel
There are definitely lions around Shingwedzi, but yes, certain prides can sometimes be a bit shyer than further south and they are not seen that frequently.
I got a pride with small cubs right outside Shingwedzi two weeks ago. Also another big male right outside camp on the causeway as the gate opened. It took 3 days, but when I finally got a lion sighting it was worth it.
I see lions fairly regularly around Shingwedzi. Last one was a group of females right in the river bed on the way to Kaniedood. My favourite camp by far.
@@TheOuboet hey. Just wondering do you mean it took 3 days to get to Shingwedzi? Where did you drive from? Just trying to figure out if it's doable to drive there from the south entrances in a 12 day visit? Coming from the UK in September for the first time 😱😃
Awesome video like always Villiers. Just a quick question. How is the stretch of road from when you exit at Punda Maria to when you link up with the N1 near Polokwane? Reason why I'm asking is that we need to drive back to Pretoria from Shingwedzi and I'm doing research if that is doable in on go to get home
Hey. Just come across your channel whilst researching for my upcoming visit to Kruger in September. I was wondering when you give advice on the best routes to drive in each region/rest camp area, are the roads suitable for regular cars that you would hire from the airport or just for off road vehicle. Also is the north of the park more green in September? We will be arriving from the first and staying for two weeks in the reserve ☺️
Hi 🦋 The roads are all driveable with a sedan 🙂 We’ve had late rains throughout the park this year so most of Kruger is still relatively green at the moment. In fact, it’s the prettiest I’ve seen it in June in years ❤️ Enjoy your trip!
@@TheSafariExpert hey. Thanks for the reply 😃 That's lovely to hear. Glad you've had lots of rain. So is the North worth seeing and driving yo? We are coming from the UK and it's our first time in SA. Would love to see it when it's lush and green but cannot come until September. It's exciting to know we will hopefully get to see lots of different species of animals and birds.. It's definitely a bucket list adventure. It's been really helpful seeing your videos on the camps and the roads you have suggestion to drive down. I've written it all down 😂😂
@@thebutterfly1356, what is your current plan/itinerary? I suppose it depends on what you’d like to see most? Is it the Big Five or specific species, birds, scenery?
@@TheSafariExpert hey. So we have 12 days. Will start at Berg-en-dal campsite as driving straight from the airport to Kruger. Definitely want to try and see the big five but to be honest just want to see as many different species as possible. I definitely want to see the wild dogs as well. Being near water and seeing hippos is also on the wish list. Would love to see some greenery with a place to stand so you can look down at the surrounding area. I've watched the film Out of Africa to many times 😂 it's my favourite 😂
@@thebutterfly1356, Berg-en-Dal is a great place to start and good for wild dogs as well. I recon you can spend the majority of your time in the southern part of the park - it’s incredibly beautiful and game viewing is much better than up north. For the best view, drive north from Lower Sabie on the H10 to Nkumbe view point - it’s INCREDIBLE! Enjoy 🙌🏻
@@TheSafariExpert yeah your right,not as wonderful,but alot of people from England come to Disney world animal kingdom and it is a actual safari ride into the actual African land. It's cheaper for us then going to Africa if on a budget.
@@corrinetomlyanovich305 I'm from England and am going to Kruger in September. It is definitely cheaper than going to Florida and will be way more exciting seeing wild animals in their natural habitat than in a theme park 😂
We just missed you… We spent 4 nights here and it was awsome… That S56 loop is unbelievable but man the ellies were grumpy… !
Love it. I will say the H1-7 up to Babalala is also worth a mention. I have often had my best lion sightings on that stretch, especially first thing in the morning. The Mphongolo Loop after that is much better, once the bush has woken up.
Awesome video! I kept hearing you "Singwedchi", am I losing it hahahah. I was there about 3 weeks ago, setup camp about 4 stands down from the swimming pool. I thought it was a waste to spend the extra to be along the fence. That morning around 3am about 4 - 6 lions pulled down an antelope in front of my tent. Spent the rest of the night hearing Lions and Hyenas fighting, bones crunching, etc... was a great experience. I am still quite sad that they blew up the Kannidood dam though. Hope it will one day be rebuilt. Was always great to sit under a tree there and read a book with a mug of coffee in hand :)
You're so funny, Villiers... "Singwedgy"... 😂😂😂
Don’t be mean 😂 I’ll never live this down 😅
@@TheSafariExpert 😂🤣
Great review Villiers. Shingwedzi is my favourite camp in the KNP.
Thanks Jordan 🙏🏻
beautiful places and beautiful clicks too♥️..wish you a blessed Good Friday ✝️
Going to Shingwedzi in October. Thank you for your suggestions. Have mapped out the routes recommended.
This is such a great video! I will honestly love to go! My Granddad lived in Shingwedzi years back when they were working on the roads up there! I haven't had the opportunity but this video made me want to go up there! Thank you!!!
Hi Villiers great videography as usual. Shingwedzi is a bit of a hidden gem, almost as good as Punda Maria 😃
Awesome video (as always)! I agree Shingwedzi area is stunning 🤩 and the walk in that area is high up on our bucket list 🙌🏼
That hike is a must! 🔥😎
Great episode once again and thanks for sharing!
Catching up on some older vids. The Kruger, magic
Great video! Love the Shingwedzi area and especially the S56 and Red Rocks loops 👍👍
As always your content is soo entertaining thanks for sharing the information.
Great video and great impressions of that area, thank you for sharing 👍🏾
Such a fantastic informative video about the rest camp Shingwedsie with the animal sightings and routes. Please can we have more Kruger rest camps, animal sightings and routes to take. I 💖 the Kruger. Always such a special place to go to get away from the stresses of the city. I find that one can relax nicely in the Kruger. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Katy 🙂 I’m making them as fast as I can 😉
I got a lovely leopard sighting on the S56 two weeks ago thanks to a squirrel alarm-calling. Also good Sharpe's Grysbok sightings. Another bucket-list sighting was a leopard walking right on Red Rocks. Absolute magic. April is a tough time though because that Mopani is so thick.
Sjo! That’s very lucky 👏🏻🐆🐆🤩
Awesome 👏🏻
Loved the video, your photo's are amazing, how do you manage to get such good shots from your car? may I ask what lens you use?
@@davidfletcher1801, I use a Canon R6 with a Canon 100-500 RF lens on a MotionMount door bracket. Go search for my video on the MotionMount - it will explain everything.
My husband and I love Shingwrdzi!
Definitely booking our next trip here🎉
Great stuff
Thank you for the noce video. Would you rather stay in Shingwedzi or Bateleur?
S50 , RedRocks , and S56 are my Fav Roads here
you should do reviews of Croc Bridge and Pretoriuskop?
So voorspelbaar, nóg ‘n PUIK video 👍👍👍
Thanks Renier!
Great video mate 👍👍👍
I drive out the back all they way to the end >> fantastic sightings of Leopard and LIONS at Grootvlei Dam
We often have Breakfast on the RedRocks Road at Tshanga >> We are going in Late 2024 for 3 weeks >> however best camp is Tsendze for us
I really enjoy your videos, they are very well made and with great information. I watch them even though I don’t have plans to going to Kruger in the near future.
I am going to Etosha in August, though.
I wonder if you’d consider making a video with general self-driving game drive tips. Or maybe safety tips especially around elephants.
Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Perhaps watch my Kgalagadi Top Tips and Kruger Game Viewing Tips videos - they should help a bit. Regarding ellies - always be respectful and give them lots of space if you’re unsure about their mood…
Was 8/4 tot 11/4 Shingwedzi 11/4 tot 21/4 Satara terug Shingwezi toe tot 27/4 Was heerlik lekker gekamp. Park lyk pragtig.Groot skande oor Kanidooddam.pragtige diere gesien.
Iets moet gedoen word aan idiote wat by leeus by vensters uithang en soms uit voertiue klim.
Probleem word erger.
Dankie vir jou video.
Very well videographed and full of useful information. Thank you. Want to buy your book. Available on Amazon or elsewhere, or within the KNP itself?
Cool vid, informative and fun to watch, if I may make a criticism, when you are doing some of the shots, please can you pan a bit slower - it's a bit blurry and I miss what you are trying to show.
Great stuff tho - got a new subscriber :)
Thanks for the feedback, Alex 🙏🏻
I enjoy your video ❤❤❤❤
You should definitely go to pangolin photo safaris on the chobe river, they might even offer a discount because you are a content creator and they have a RUclips channel
It's definitely on my to-do list, Josh
When are you going to do crocodile bridge
Hopefully soon, Keegan. Too many places to visit 🤪
@@TheSafariExpert true Kruger is beautiful
Interesting video🙂 Have you seen any Lions? I thought I understood that there are fewer of them, and less visible, they are wilder..
There are definitely lions around Shingwedzi, but yes, certain prides can sometimes be a bit shyer than further south and they are not seen that frequently.
I got a pride with small cubs right outside Shingwedzi two weeks ago. Also another big male right outside camp on the causeway as the gate opened. It took 3 days, but when I finally got a lion sighting it was worth it.
I see lions fairly regularly around Shingwedzi. Last one was a group of females right in the river bed on the way to Kaniedood. My favourite camp by far.
@@TheOuboet hey. Just wondering do you mean it took 3 days to get to Shingwedzi? Where did you drive from?
Just trying to figure out if it's doable to drive there from the south entrances in a 12 day visit? Coming from the UK in September for the first time 😱😃
Ai Jinne. Ek was nog nooit meer noord as Letaba nie. Jy maak my nou so lus vir die wildtuin ek boek sommer 'n week by Shingwedzi. xD
Ekstein - jy sal dit baie geniet daar bo! :)
Awesome video like always Villiers. Just a quick question. How is the stretch of road from when you exit at Punda Maria to when you link up with the N1 near Polokwane? Reason why I'm asking is that we need to drive back to Pretoria from Shingwedzi and I'm doing research if that is doable in on go to get home
Jackie, I don’t actually know. Sorry.
@@TheSafariExpert no worries, thks Villiers
Quick question about your EOS R6… when shooting video what AF settings are you using? Face detection? Zone AF? Spot AF? Thanks.
Typically face detection.
Thank you.
It's funny how I develop just plain sickness when I've been in Kruger too long ago.
Hey. Just come across your channel whilst researching for my upcoming visit to Kruger in September. I was wondering when you give advice on the best routes to drive in each region/rest camp area, are the roads suitable for regular cars that you would hire from the airport or just for off road vehicle. Also is the north of the park more green in September? We will be arriving from the first and staying for two weeks in the reserve ☺️
Hi 🦋 The roads are all driveable with a sedan 🙂 We’ve had late rains throughout the park this year so most of Kruger is still relatively green at the moment. In fact, it’s the prettiest I’ve seen it in June in years ❤️ Enjoy your trip!
@@TheSafariExpert hey. Thanks for the reply 😃 That's lovely to hear. Glad you've had lots of rain. So is the North worth seeing and driving yo? We are coming from the UK and it's our first time in SA. Would love to see it when it's lush and green but cannot come until September. It's exciting to know we will hopefully get to see lots of different species of animals and birds.. It's definitely a bucket list adventure. It's been really helpful seeing your videos on the camps and the roads you have suggestion to drive down. I've written it all down 😂😂
@@thebutterfly1356, what is your current plan/itinerary? I suppose it depends on what you’d like to see most? Is it the Big Five or specific species, birds, scenery?
@@TheSafariExpert hey. So we have 12 days. Will start at Berg-en-dal campsite as driving straight from the airport to Kruger. Definitely want to try and see the big five but to be honest just want to see as many different species as possible. I definitely want to see the wild dogs as well. Being near water and seeing hippos is also on the wish list. Would love to see some greenery with a place to stand so you can look down at the surrounding area. I've watched the film Out of Africa to many times 😂 it's my favourite 😂
@@thebutterfly1356, Berg-en-Dal is a great place to start and good for wild dogs as well. I recon you can spend the majority of your time in the southern part of the park - it’s incredibly beautiful and game viewing is much better than up north. For the best view, drive north from Lower Sabie on the H10 to Nkumbe view point - it’s INCREDIBLE! Enjoy 🙌🏻
Ek en Craig ry elke jaar daai Mphongolo loop plat, dag en nag, en ons het nog NOOIT ‘n luiperd daar gespot nie! 😂
I saw the same animals at Disney world in Florida u.s.a. and it's alot cheaper.
But not nearly as wild and wonderful 😏
@@TheSafariExpert yeah your right,not as wonderful,but alot of people from England come to Disney world animal kingdom and it is a actual safari ride into the actual African land. It's cheaper for us then going to Africa if on a budget.
@@corrinetomlyanovich305 I'm from England and am going to Kruger in September. It is definitely cheaper than going to Florida and will be way more exciting seeing wild animals in their natural habitat than in a theme park 😂
Redrocks ?Shangoni Wild Dog Pack
African wild dogs being endangered species now😢 3:05
We are Campers
Sshing - gwe - dzzi …… NOT …. Sing - Gwe - Dzshi.
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