Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve
Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve - Kruger National Park & Lowveld, Mpumalanga © PROMathias Appel, No copyrightMashushe Shongwe Game Reserve
Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve is located in the lowveld in Malelane in the far eastern sector of the Mpumalanga province. The reserve was established on community lands, where residents benefit in many practival ways through conservation programmes initiated by the Mpumalanga Parks Board.
The reserve is small but highly concentrated with various species of acacias alongside the Russet Bushwillow and Tamboti. The seasonal Mzinti River is lined with Jackalberry and Sycamore Fig Trees. The reserve is home to the rare Impala lily, which is under severe threat through increasing loss of habitat.
There are many species of herbivores that have been re-introduced to the Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve such as Kudu, Waterbuck, Impala and Burchell's Zebra (these are most commonly seen). Other wildlife that can be seen at Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve are Nyala, Warthogs and Vervet Monkeys. There are also small carnivores that can be seen at Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve such as the African Civet, Blackjacked Jackel, Banded Mongoose and Largespotted Genet.
Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve is a birdwatchers' paradise, birds that can be seen include the Pinkthroated Twinspot, the Yellowspotted Nicator, the Purplecrested Lourie, Gorgeous Bushshrike, woodland Kingfisher, Scops owl, Pearlspotted owl, Whitefaced owl, Barn owl, Giant Eagle Owl, Wahlberg's Eagle, Brown Snake Eagl, Lizzard Eagle and Little Sparrowhawk.
Accommodation Near Mashushe Shongwe Game Reserve
The River House Guest Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Malelane
1.1km from Mashushe Shongwe Game ReserveThe River House Guest Lodge welcomes you to our unique dinner/bed & breakfast Guest Lodge on the banks of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga South Africa. Enjoy our house and surroundings as if you are a member of our family. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Berg-en-Dal Restcamp
Game Reserve And Bush Lodge Accommodation in Kruger Park
9.4km from Mashushe Shongwe Game ReserveLocated in the midst of striking prehistoric settlements on the Matjulu Spruit, Berg-en-Dal camp has been built with care and preservation for the surrounding area - original San rock paintings still clearly visible. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Marloth Kruger Whispering Ants
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Marloth Park
29km from Mashushe Shongwe Game ReserveMarloth Kruger Whispering Ants is a beautiful holiday home in the Marloth Park Conservancy that borders the Kruger National Park, separated by the Crocodile River. The house has a elegant rustic look and is surrounded by bush veld, bird and animal life... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Marloth Kruger Little Manor
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Marloth Park
29.1km from Mashushe Shongwe Game ReserveMarloth Kruger Little Manor is a holiday home with lots of privacy situated in the Marloth Park Conservancy where game like Giraffe, Kudu, Wildebeest, Impala, Warthog, Ostrich, etc roam freely. Marloth Park is next to the Crocodile River which boarders th …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
