Shabangu

About Shabangu

The chalet is ideally located against a hilly slope within Kruger Park Lodge. From the terrace you’ll have an amazing view of the 2500 meter high Drakensberg; the perfect place to enjoy sundowners. At only 12 km to the east you'll find the world famous Kruger National Park.

Self Catering Accommodation

It is a brick built chalet with a beautiful thatched roof. You’ll find two covered, private parking spaces in front of the house. The garden-side of the chalet has a huge, furnished wooden terrace; the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the views at any time of the day.

Views you can expect, besides the beautiful natural surroundings are impalas that regularly walk by, a variety of birds and little monkeys. You may hear the sound of hippos who reside in a little pond which is within walking distance (safely fenced off).

On the terrace you’ll find a great ‘braai’ (Afrikaans for BBQ) to make a fabulous meal (all necessary ingredients can be found at walking distance in the supermarket, directly outside the park). You'll find DStv and WiFi in the chalet.

The chalet has been decorated in an African style and is fully equipped for six adults. You only need to bring your own clothes, toiletry bag and food.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is specious and has a low bar on one site of the kitchen. You’ll find an electric cooker including oven. There is large fridge, with freezer, a microwave and a dishwashing machine. You’ll find there is enough crockery and cutlery, pots, pans and other kitchen utilities to cater for six adults.

Living and dining room:
The living room has two comfortable couches and two chairs. There is also DStv. The dining area has a large wooden table with six chairs.

The Bedrooms:
There are three bedrooms. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and a hair-dryer. Towels, blankets and bed linen are in the chalet.

Bedroom 1:
This is the largest bedroom and is situated upstairs. It has a balcony and a large double bed. The en suite bathroom has a toilet, bath and shower.

Bedroom 2:
On the ground floor there is another spacious room with a double bed. This room opens onto the terrace. Here you'll find an en suite bathroom with a toilet and a bath (with hand-shower).

Bedroom 3:
On the ground floor you'll also find the third bedroom which has twin beds. The en suite bathroom has a toilet, bath and a shower.

Safety deposit box:
The chalet has a safety deposit box.

Facilities at Kruger Park Lodge

Kruger Park Lodge (200 ha) is a holiday resort 800m outside of Hazyview. It’s about 400km on good motorways from Johannesburg, which by car would take you approximately 4 ½ hours. The park is 70 km north of Nelspruit, which has its own airport (approximately 45 km and 35 minute drive).

The park is located along the Sabie River and has lots to offer for all ages. There is a restaurant and a ‘Lapa’ (a wooden terrace at the river where BBQ’s are organized). There are three swimming pools (including one for infants) and four tennis courts. A 9-hole Gary Player golf course, a kid’s jungle gym, miniature golf, laundry facilities (you can do your own laundry here or they’ll do it for you for a small fee) and in the main building you’ll find internet facilities and a tourist information desk.

The park is beautifully landscaped and is an ideal place to go for a walk (or run). Near to the chalet you’ll find a ‘hippo pool’ (a pond where hippos live), they can be perfectly and safely viewed from the observation platform. The park has 24-hour security and a secure entrance gate.