The Shingwedzi River (; ; ; ) is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and Gaza Province, Mozambique. It is a left hand tributary of the Olifants River (Rio dos Elefantes) and the northernmost river of its catchment area, joining it at the lower end of its basin. The Shingwedzi is a seasonal river whose riverbed is dry for prolonged periods.Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?
Course The Shingwedzi River drains the plain southeast of the Soutpansberg.Environmental Management Framework for the Olifants and Letaba Rivers Catchment area Its sources are about 40 km to the ESE of Thohoyandou and about 20 km west of the town of Malamulele, in the Mulamula area. It flows eastwards across the lowveld and enters the area of the Kruger National Park.Luvuvu Lethaba WMA 2
The main rivers of the Shingwedzi basin are the Mandzoro River, Mphongolo River, Phugwane River, Gole River, Shisha River, Tshamidzi River, Bububu River and the Dzombo River.Rivers of the Kruger National Park... Perennial and Seasonal
Two dams on the river are located within the Kruger National Park near the Shingwedzi rest camp; the Kanniedood Dam and the Sirheni Dam. The Makuleke Dam is in the Mphongolo River. After crossing into Mozambique, the river bends and flows southeastwards. Further downstream the Shingwedzi flows close to the northeastern side of the Massingir Dam's reservoir and joins the Olifants about 12 km down river from the dam wall.
This river is a good place for observing large herds of African bush elephants, herds of 50 to 60 individuals being common in its basin.Shingwedzi Rest Camp - Kruger National Park - SANParks
See also Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park Kruger National Park List of rivers of South Africa
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The Olifants River Basin, South Africa The Olifants River System The Olifants River