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Guinea Pig

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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:44 am

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I keep telling you guys I don't know why you're all avoiding the place like the plague. I'll find the pic I took infront of the take away restaurant on New Year's day. If there were 10 people around it was a lot. As I said before,maybe I should just allow everyone to keep believing Skukuza is a commercial hubbub of tourists then I have it all to myself everytime we go there. We shared the ablution blocks that weekend with 2 caravanning families! :lol:

Here's that pic I promised:

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Loams

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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:12 am

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bert wrote:

Loams wrote:

Can someone please tell me, or mark for me on the map where the Guest cottages (GC6D) are in Skukuza??

And i am interested in GC4VB

Just phoned Skukuza

GC4VB are perimeter bungalows, GC6D are behind them, with no perimeter view

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:59 pm

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I have also been under the impression that Skukuza is a very busy camp to be avoided.

But having read through this thread it seems that althought there is justification for this view it is possibly exaggerated and in quieter periods can be just as restful as the other camps. In terms of game viewing Skukuza is brilliantly positioned, the only thing that bothers me is the fact that the area is busy, however, when one thinks about it there are a number of relatively quiet roads in the vicinity. GP, you are clearly a HUGE fan of this camp, this is interesting coming from someone who loves the North of the park...so there must be something there..

I was looking at the different accomodation options and noticed that the riverside bungalows have different codes, one for those West of the restuarant and one for those on the East. Which side is better or quieter? I am guessing that the west would be quieter as I remember the viewing path being used by visitors on the eastern end more, I have not seen the new day visitors area, where is it in relation to this part of the camp?

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Loams

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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:49 pm

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When we stayed there a while ago, we stayed very close to Selati, and although it wasn't noisy per say, but it was still too noisy for my liking. There is a hum about in Skukuza. We heard very little night sounds compare to other camps I stayed in. I am glad I gave Skukuza a try, but I prefer the smaller camps. Afraid I won't stay there again unless I have to

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Salva

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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:27 pm

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I stayed in Skukuza at my recent trip. I agree it's huge and the bush feeling is far away when having dinner in the restaurant. But the bungalow I stayed in was in a round setup of another 8 to 10 bungalows. So really when having a late night drink at our bungalow it didn't feel busy at all. We even heard hyena whooping far away.

Second the game around Skukuza didn't disappoint and I don't know about other people but that was the reason I was there.

I'm not saying the camp is on my priority list for the next trip but I think I will go back there some day.

Salva

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Bananna

Post subject: Skukuza or Lower Sabie ?

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:09 am

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You all sound like experts and we can sure use some advice...Our first trip and we thought we wanted the Riverview Luxury Tents at Lower Sabie. Unfortunately, they are all booked for late August 2006.

Then, we saw the pics of the Riverside Bungalows @ Skukuza and really liked them. Any thoughts and also--please--East or West side of the restaurant?

We want to see animals, and love river views (not much water in Arizona!). By the way, why all the interest in the swimming pools?

Many Thanks!

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Skukuza or Lower Sabie ?

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:33 am

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Although I have not stayed in those river side bungalows in Skukuza yet, I will say that I think both will be great, the eastern and western sides. Although I might tend to go for the western side perhaps a bit more. The eastern side might have the old bridge in view and just past that contains plenty of reeds, which might hamper game viewing perhaps.

The western side, seems a bit more open and unscathed.

As for swimming pools, it becomes terribly hot in Kruger even in winter times, although I don't very often take a goof in winter there. The pool just coll things down a bit after a long drive in the veld. I never use aircon in the car in Kruger. All my windows are open to listen for movement and bird calls.

Thus the reason why I am so interested in the swimming pools and also because of our world wide well known beautiful SA babes hanging out there, just joking. :lol:

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Jakkalsbessie

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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:51 am

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Hi Bananna and welcome to the forum!

I have stayed in the Luxury Riverside Bungalow's and they are good. They are really very luxurious. You have a very nice river view... we saw some lion on the opposite side of the river, lying around most of the day

and as Francois said there are some great trees, shade and awesome birdlife.
IMHO i don't prefer them... they have a tv in (i don't feel you need those in Kruger) but opinions differ ons this :wink:

Don't know who you'll be travelling with, but they just have a double bed.
The kitchen part is also totally open (outside) so you have to take everything inside during the day to avoid it being stolen by all the monkeys around. Also not very practical when it is raining.
As some indicated the western side is the best :lol:

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Jakkalsbessie

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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:01 pm

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From KPT Vol 2 Issue 21

Quote:

New Skukuza Boardwalk To Showcase Wetlands

A wetland boardwalk is due to be launched soon in the Kruger National Park, starting in the Skukuza nursery car park.
Over 260 metres long, the boardwalk will be more than two metres off the ground in some places, to allow hippo and buffalo to graze underneath, and will be wheelchair friendly.

The boardwalk was initially the idea of Ona Davies, in charge of the Skukuza nursery. After a long planning process, money to build the boardwalk was sourced from the department of environmental affairsâ€™ poverty relief fund.
The boardwalk showcases the importance of wetlands using the wetland created by Lake Panic as an example.
Basically a long loop of decking, it will be two metres wide and have several lookout points, which command a great view of the wetland and the nearby golf course.

These points will be combined with information boards that explain the functions of a wetland, and their importance in maintaining the health of river systems.
Wetland rehabilitation processes will also be outlined on the boards.
Plants, animals and birds associated with wetlands will be explained at the interpretative points.
The main purpose of the wetland walk is to act as an educational tool, to raise awareness with the public of how they can help conserve these valuable areas.
Progress on the walk was halted by heavy rains in January, and so the boardwalk will not be opening as intended on World Wetlands Day on February 2, but is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

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DavenJan

Post subject: New Skukuza Boardwalk To Showcase Wetlands

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:38 pm

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I wonder if this was the walkway we saw when visiting at New Year. It was down by the nursery (we always pop down after a visit to Lake Panic). I must say that it looked more like an adventure playground than a wheelchair friendly walkway! Although, to be fair it was not finished. It does seem quite a wild area between the Nursery and the Golf course, very much 'in the open' unless it is part of a fenced area you cannot see. Should be a great area for seeing birds though. Will be interested to hear about it when it opens.

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Post subject: Skukuza Gate

Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 9:29 am

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Where is this?

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:44 am

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Has anyone seen the guilty leopard in Skukuza museum? Take some time next time around and go look at it.

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wildtuinman

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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:02 am

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Does anyone btw know the story behind this statue?

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Elaine/USA

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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:26 am

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wildtuinman wrote:

Does anyone btw know the story behind this statue?

Hi WTM,
I cannot answer your question, but just have to say what a fantastic picture. With all the friends who have traveled in S.A. and all their pictures they shared i have never seen anything like this statue.

The only time personally that I saw this type of moment was not in real life but, on a LIVE webcam game drive where they showed, for a day and a night two kudu bulls sparring and the end result was that they were locked together by their horns. And thank goodness on the second day they were able to separate themselves and both were judged to be alright.. considering.
But this statue is a wonderful depiction of that predicament !!!
I can't wait to hear the story behind it and its location.
Thanks so much for posting it.

regards,
Elaine in PA

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wildtuinman

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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:32 am

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Thanks for sharing your views on this statue with me Elaine!

Your cam experience must have been quite sensational!

The statue standing in Skukuza, close to the shop and restaurant was nearly damaged in the 2000 floods. The water rised up to the statue, but fortunately did not do any damage to it.

Anyone with the history behind this? I know I know I should have taken a shot of the description at the foot of the statue as well. :lol:

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