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Birdwatching · Skukuza, Mpumalanga
Lake Panic Bird Hide
A wooden hide on the edge of a dam near Skukuza, from where you can observe herons, kingfishers, hippos and crocodiles.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Lake Panic Bird Hide
Lake Panic is a small dam about 7 km from Skukuza, on the road that leads to the park's plant nursery. On the bank, a covered wooden hide allows you to observe the water up close, in silence, without the animals noticing.
It is one of the most visited places in Kruger for bird photography: herons, kingfishers, African jacanas and fish eagles often appear. Hippos and crocodiles live in the water, and other animals come down to drink at the banks.
The hide is one of the few areas in the park where you can get out of the car, because the path between the parking and the structure is fenced. Inside, silence is requested and you must not put arms or objects out of the windows.
It is close to the camp, which allows visiting more than once, in the morning and late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Best time
Just after the gates open and late in the afternoon, when there is more movement of birds and animals on the water.
How to get there
You leave Skukuza via the H11 road toward the Paul Kruger gate and turn onto the signed road to the nursery, a total of about 7 km.
Tip
Bring a telephoto lens or binoculars and speak softly; those who arrive early get the best spots at the windows.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lake Panic Bird Hide
Where is Lake Panic?
About 7 km from the Skukuza camp, inside Kruger, near the park's plant nursery.
What can be seen at Lake Panic?
Waterbirds, such as herons and kingfishers, as well as hippos and crocodiles.
Can you get out of the car at Lake Panic?
Yes. The path to the hide is fenced and is part of the signed area.