Shangaan Unclaimed

Shangaan River Club is surrounded by the magic of the African bush. The Sabie River lazily flows past the fantastic restaurant where guests can catch a glimpse of the local hippos that have come to graze. It is an enchanting setting where the African night comes alive

The collaboration between Hippo Hollow and the local communities was dreamed up in 2003. The Shangaan River Club is named after the local people, the Shangana who are regarded as the earliest inhabitants of the area. This successful initiative not only re-engages children with their African heritage but also empowers traditional Currently, the Shangaan River Club has 18 local dancers (between the ages of 13 – 26 years), under the leadership of Abraham, our group leader. The dancers are from the Venda, Tswana, Zulu and Swazi Cultures and are all originally from the Msogwaba (Nelspruit) Community. dancers. In each performance, the local chief narrates a song or proverb from tribal legends enlightening guests with their ancient and intriguing culture.