Hey there, thank you for bringing Kruger into my home in Germany. Love your videos. Stayed in Kruger (with homebase Skukuza Research camp) for many months and come back twice a year. I am glad you included the nursery, which basically no one knows about. But there are some few things I would like to add: - good (relatively new) restaurant Shelati (train) - the poolside next to the spa is nicer then the one you showed in the video and jeez!: the wellness in the spa is amazing (i never thought I would use it, as i come to KNP for nature... but its really worth it!) - Lake Panic bird hide is close by and a must do in the early morning (- good doctors if needed) - lunchtime is way to hectic as all the day visitors with the open safari vehicles enter the place, time to avoid the shop / cattle baron restaurant area :)...
As a first time camper in Kruger I agree with the disappointing camp sites. It was such a disappointment when we stayed at Skukuza Campsite in December 2019. It was a free for all. People put up tents and caravans just where they could find an open space. When we arrived we had a hard time to even find a spot. The braaier was broken. People were loud. We Camped at Crocodile Bridge camp site for a few days prior to Skukuza, it was such a pleasant experience.
Very good video. Not silly music but rather bird calls. Good balanced info. Great pictures. Yes the park is over developed, what a pity. But still my favourite place on earth
Thanks for sharing with us.....yes the camping area is not comfortable at all. But we love to stop at Skukuza for breakfast as well as lunch. The gholf club is the one area that we did not visit yet. Will make a stop there with our next visit to Kruger. The bird life is great in Skukuza and around the camp. Thanks for your great video
Hi, thank you. This is so helpful! Do you think that the game viewing at Sabi Sabi and Skukuza is too similar? We are hoping to visit 2 areas to maximise our chances of catching big 5 and more.
It will be a completely different experience, even though it’s so close together. With one being public and one being private, it’s like apples and oranges 🙂
I read the story and saw the video about the lion cub who could not keep up with it's mother possibly due to a snake bite. Dennis Gold was a guide that saw this and it occurred near Shukuza Camp in Kruger National Park. My question is - why didn't Dennis Gold let someone know and have someone come along and anesthetize Mom and give the cub anti-venom? Instead of wondering if the cub will survive? They were not in a reserve? They ARE endangered species, right? Part of the reason they ARE endangered is because there are too many us (humans) and they are rapidly being squeezed out. It is too bad about the Shukuza being so crowded but not very surprising.
I had reservations for the first week of May 2024, one week before my check in date I was informed that the renovations had not been completed and I was moved to a more primitive Tent Camp location. I asked to upgrade at my expense and it was denied alleging there was no vacancy. I had made the reservations and paid 6-7 months before arrival. Anyone else experience the same situation, Bait and Switch.
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Hey there, thank you for bringing Kruger into my home in Germany. Love your videos.
Stayed in Kruger (with homebase Skukuza Research camp) for many months and come back twice a year. I am glad you included the nursery, which basically no one knows about. But there are some few things I would like to add:
- good (relatively new) restaurant Shelati (train)
- the poolside next to the spa is nicer then the one you showed in the video and jeez!: the wellness in the spa is amazing (i never thought I would use it, as i come to KNP for nature... but its really worth it!)
- Lake Panic bird hide is close by and a must do in the early morning
(- good doctors if needed)
- lunchtime is way to hectic as all the day visitors with the open safari vehicles enter the place, time to avoid the shop / cattle baron restaurant area :)...
As a first time camper in Kruger I agree with the disappointing camp sites. It was such a disappointment when we stayed at Skukuza Campsite in December 2019. It was a free for all. People put up tents and caravans just where they could find an open space. When we arrived we had a hard time to even find a spot. The braaier was broken. People were loud. We Camped at Crocodile Bridge camp site for a few days prior to Skukuza, it was such a pleasant experience.
It helps knowing which campsites to avoid, Charl... 😣
Brings Skukuza right into one's home. I miss it! Thank you! 👍
Glad you enjoyed the video, Mario and Francesca!
I'm going this year to the Kruger national Park with my home family and uncle and aunt in New Zealand
Het 'n paar dae terug jou channel "ontdek" en nou is ek so lus om te gaan kamp.
Kan nie wag vir jou volgende videos van ander kampe nie 👌👍
Lekker man! Ek's bly jy geniet dit... :)
Thanks for the video. Very informative and helpful.
Weer 'n awesome vid Villie! Well done :)
Thanks man!
Great video! Love the Purple Crested Turaco call in the background!
Thanks Tim. It’s a classic Skukuza sound, isn’t it?! 😍
Have not been there for awhile. Thanks for your video
Lovely just love all your advice on Kruger and on SA .All wonderful thank you fiona clarke
Much appreciated....great overview and helps to decide where to camp or NOT
this September I'm going to Skukuza
Very good video. Not silly music but rather bird calls. Good balanced info. Great pictures.
Yes the park is over developed, what a pity. But still my favourite place on earth
Thanks for sharing with us.....yes the camping area is not comfortable at all. But we love to stop at Skukuza for breakfast as well as lunch. The gholf club is the one area that we did not visit yet. Will make a stop there with our next visit to Kruger. The bird life is great in Skukuza and around the camp. Thanks for your great video
thanks for another great episode !!!
My pleasure!
I like your video in fact I love your video .Thank you regards fiona clarke
Great opinions contained in your vidoes! I agree with almost all of them. Thank you for your channel 👍
Thank you 😊
i totally agree with this review
Very interesting, thank you.
I’m glad you liked it, Annette!
Hi, thank you. This is so helpful! Do you think that the game viewing at Sabi Sabi and Skukuza is too similar? We are hoping to visit 2 areas to maximise our chances of catching big 5 and more.
It will be a completely different experience, even though it’s so close together. With one being public and one being private, it’s like apples and oranges 🙂
Thank you! We’ll take your advise and try both then :)
How is the noise intrusion, compared to the tent sites, if you're staying in the cottages?
I read the story and saw the video about the lion cub who could not keep up with it's mother possibly due to a snake bite.
Dennis Gold was a guide that saw this and it occurred near Shukuza Camp in Kruger National Park. My question is - why didn't Dennis Gold let someone know and have someone come along and anesthetize Mom and give the cub anti-venom? Instead of wondering if the cub will survive? They were not in a reserve? They ARE endangered species, right? Part of the reason they ARE endangered is because there are too many us (humans) and they are rapidly being squeezed out. It is too bad about the Shukuza being so crowded but not very surprising.
I had reservations for the first week of May 2024, one week before my check in date I was informed that the renovations had not been completed and I was moved to a more primitive Tent Camp location. I asked to upgrade at my expense and it was denied alleging there was no vacancy. I had made the reservations and paid 6-7 months before arrival. Anyone else experience the same situation, Bait and Switch.
I wonder if there is a socialising centre for me to make new friends and get to know people.
Hello sir
Are you also travel agent , i want a safari expert for my holiday
Personally I avoid Skukuza at all costs. I go to KNP to enjoy the peace and quiet not the 2 legged animals found in Skukuza
Is Skukuzu the only camp that has access to Wi-Fi.
No, there are others, but it’s not particularly reliable. Most camps have cellphone signal, however.
But does it have Wi-Fi. Just to make documentaries and send photos to friends on Whattsapp
@@christianvanosch2491, no, don’t bank on finding reliable wifi in any of the camps.
why?@@TheSafariExpert
Why? I'm not an addict to devices
insightful review of Skukuza, not my favourite, It's too busy for my liking.