South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bateleur Bird Hide, located just outside the Bateleur Bushveld Camp in the northern Kruger National Park, will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs from 21 – 23 November 2025.
The hide, one of the camp’s most popular viewing spots, is a classic Kruger-style wooden structure overlooking a small waterhole and seasonal stream. With its raised viewing platform, quiet seating area, and steady surfaces for lenses and binoculars, Bateleur Bird Hide is a favourite among photographers and birders looking for close-up wildlife encounters. Visitors can usually expect elephants, antelope, and a variety of bird species stopping by to drink. The facility is normally open to both camp residents and day visitors.
About Bateleur Bushveld Camp
Nestled on the banks of the Mashokwe Spruit, around 40 km south-west of Shingwedzi Rest Camp, Bateleur Bushveld Camp is the oldest and smallest of Kruger National Park's bushveld camps. Named after the iconic African raptor, the camp is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent birdlife, and superb game viewing in the surrounding mopane and woodland savannah.
One of Bateleur Bushveld Camp's standout features is its exclusive access to two scenic dams - Silwervis and Rooibosrand. These water sources are reserved for Bateleur Bushveld Camp residents only, ensuring unrushed sightings and a traffic-free experience even during busier periods.
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