Sirheni Bush Camp

Sirheni Bush Camp is one of the most remote and peaceful camps in Kruger National Park, set on the shores of Sirheni Dam in the northern mopane woodlands between Mopani and Shingwedzi. For visitors seeking genuine wilderness solitude, Sirheni delivers an experience that is increasingly rare in the modern national park system.

The camp overlooks the dam, which provides reliable water for large elephant and buffalo herds. Hippo inhabit the deeper sections, and crocodiles bask on the banks. The surrounding mopane woodland supports good populations of lion, and the area between Sirheni and Mopani has been producing regular wild dog sightings in recent years.

Fifteen self-catering cottages line the dam, each with air conditioning, en-suite facilities, kitchenettes, and braai areas. The camp has no shop, restaurant, or fuel — self-sufficiency is essential. A small swimming pool and communal boma area provide gathering points for the evenings.

Sirheni’s remoteness is its greatest asset. The roads in this section of northern Kruger carry minimal traffic, and the bush camp’s exclusivity means you may have entire game-drive loops to yourself — a luxury that no amount of money can buy at the busier southern camps.

Enter via Phalaborwa Gate. Allow 2 hours to reach Sirheni. Alternatively accessible from Shingwedzi or Mopani.