{"id":9287,"date":"2018-05-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-27T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kurtsafari.com\/kruger-national-park-must-visit-hides\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:48:36","slug":"kruger-national-park-must-visit-hides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kurtsafari.com\/uk\/kruger-national-park-safaris\/kruger-national-park-must-visit-hides\/","title":{"rendered":"Kruger National Park \u2013 Must Visit Hides"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many years, Kruger Park safaris have offered the hide experience. Guests can sit safely in the hide, waiting for animals and birds to come into sight. It\u2019s a very relaxed experience and it allows you to move away from the conventional Kruger Park safari<\/a> experience.<\/h2>\n

Here is some information you need to know about the different kinds of Kruger Park hides:<\/h2>\n

Over Night Hides<\/h3>\n

For the more adventurous nature lover, why not try spending a night in one of the Kruger National Park Hides<\/a>?\u00a0 There are two overnight hides in the park.\u00a0 When staying over in one of these hides, it is important to remember that you may only arrive at a hide in the early evening and must leave the hide at dawn the following morning.\u00a0 There will be no sleeping in here. The gate opens for day visitors first thing in the morning as these hides double as bird and game viewing hides during the day.<\/p>\n

As a night hide, take note that they are extremely rustic.\u00a0 The only lights available are lamps and there is no water.\u00a0 If you want a little luxury, you will need to bring it with you!\u00a0 Be sure to bring your insect repellent with you all year around.<\/p>\n

There is a fenced in BBQ area behind the hide.\u00a0 You will need to bring everything; from your own wood to every utensil you will need to cook and eat here, only the BBQ grid is available. There is a separate ablution area onsite as well.<\/p>\n

No bedding is provided, so be sure to bring bedding and extra blankets in the winter, as it can get rather chilly in these airy hides in winter.<\/p>\n

Approximately 10km from the Phalaborwa Gate is the Sable Hide.\u00a0 Sable Hide can accommodate 2-9 people.\u00a0 Keys to the hide must be collected at the Phalaborwa Gate.<\/p>\n

This unique hide offers you the opportunity to be at one with nature.\u00a0 Overlooking the Sable Dam this hide offers the nature lover an opportunity to experience Kruger\u2019s nightlife first hand.\u00a0 Many animals make use of this dam to quench their thirst so it is not unusual to hear the grunt of hippos or the roar of a lion only meters away from where you are sitting.\u00a0 Other animals such as elephant, wild dogs and hyena can also be seen here along with countless antelope.<\/p>\n

On the Tsendze River, approximately 3km from Mopani is Shipandani Hide. This primitive overnight hide offers a select few the opportunity to have a true African adventure. \u00a0Gathering only meters from your sleeping facility, large herds of buffalo, elephant bulls and hippo are frequently seen.\u00a0 Many other animals including Klipspringer and giraffe also frequent this area and enjoy a drink from the river. Saddle-Billed Stork and Lilac Breasted rollers are among the many birds that can be seen here.<\/p>\n

The locations of the two popular overnight hides:<\/strong><\/p>\n