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Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

3.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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f) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

f) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

b) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

d) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

c) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

h) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

g) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

a) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

e) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Jonniesdale Farm, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Surprise Breakfast in the Ngala Bush - ‬109 min drive
  • ‪Gin And Tonic bar & Beyond - ‬106 min drive

About this property

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Tentalow by the river
At Shindzela Tented Safari Camp, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and game drive on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp offer comforts such as furnished patios, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from noon to 7:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance. Safaris must be booked 30 days in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 1390 (one-way)
  • Resort fee: ZAR 220 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1390 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent
  • Facilities fee: ZAR 220 per person, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 4130203856
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Air conditioning and heating are not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shindzela Tented Safari Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shindzela Tented Safari Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Shindzela Tented Safari Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs noon–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1390 per person applies.

Where is Shindzela Tented Safari Camp located?

Situated on a river, this tentalow is steps from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Selati Nature Reserve. Kruger National Park and Orpen Gate are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Shindzela Tented Safari Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Absolutely amazing place - great safari location
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Beautiful place. Friendly well informed staff. The place to go if you want to be close to the bush. In my opinion better than places that cost twice the price. Thumbs up!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a fantastic 3 day safari in early January 2012. The staff and the service was excellent! We wanted an authentic safari experience and found it perfectly at shindzela. The half tent / half hut give enough creature comforts while allowing you to feel that you are in the midst of the bush! Everything is kept very clean in this very well organized and maintained camp. The staff provide excellent food and create a very relaxed atmosphere that allowed us to get the most from our safari. Morning and evening safaris were mainly in vehicles but with the staff readily organize walking safaris on foot with a a day or two's notice - something hat is well wealth doing! Our guides were extremely experienced and very knowledgable about the flora & fauna. They have managed to avoid a commercial feel and offered us a chance to really feel we were close to nature. Thank you to Mike, Sam & team - you gave us a wonderful experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My wife and I spent 4 nights at Shindzela Tented Bush Camp and were extremely pleased with the experience. From the outset, Carolien was very efficient in providing all requested information before we arrived and the driving directions were faultless. Although having no previous experience of a safari, we chose this because we would be in a small group (8 tents) in a comfortable but basic environment with the focus on learning about the environment and the animals and birds living there. We had 4 morning safari drives, starting at about 5:45 am and 4 evening drives starting at about 3:45pm. Each lasted 3 hours. Andre was our Ranger for the first 6 drives and then Wiann and Raymond (tracker) for the remainder. (We overlapped with another reviewer Alan B). Each Ranger was very knowledgeable and we had a great time in their company. Raymond certainly was a skilled tracker! We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 and multiple times. The encounter with lions and elephants was at very close quarters! Shadrack was the chef de parti and he also showed his comedy side on announcing each meal. The food was wholesome and filling. During the day between drives, we took lunch and relaxed. This trip has been a highlight of our South African tour and is among the best of any of our travel experiences. The Shindzela team have the right balance, we feel, between comforts and being at one with nature. Don’t change anything! (PS Good WiFi signal was a bonus). Thanks, Stuart & Sarah

6/10

Vorweg muss man sagen: Wir hatten schlechtes Wetter. 20 Grad, Sturm und etwas Regen erwartet man einfach im Sommer nicht. Auf den Games Drives haben wir z.T. gefroren… Aber wir haben Löwen mit Jungen gesehenen, was absolut toll war, und ein Black Rhino, was wirklich sehr selten ist. Aber ansonsten muss ich sagen, dass wir doch von Timbavati Gebiet etwas enttäuscht waren. Wir hatten uns mehr Tiere versprochen… Und dazu kommt, dass das Essen (für den Preis) doch eher „überschaubar“ war (aber für mich wurde auch extra laktosefrei gekocht!). Die Zelte sind sehr dunkel und nicht wirklich gemütlich… aber das darf man bei Zelten i.d.R. auch nicht erwarten. Die Staff war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit unser Guide und Sam als Tracker waren wirklich klasse und konnte uns viel (neues) über die Natur und die Tiere erzählen. Trotzdem (vielleicht lag es auch am Wetter) waren wir nicht ganz zufrieden – gerade bei dem Preis, der zwar im Vergleich zu anderen Lodges im Timbavati Reserve geringer ist, aber im Vergleich z.B. zu unserem Favorit Tshukudu Bush Camp doch trotzdem deutlich höher liegt. Und natürlich gibt es auch keine Garantie für Tiersichtungen. Vielleicht haben wir einfach Pech gehabt?!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Une horreur pour y arriver! Google map pas à jour qui fait passer pas une route privée que l'on ne peut en fait pas utiliser. Résultat, le camp est à 2h de route de Kruger Orpen gate et non pas 30min! Nous sommes parties de Kruger à 4h30 et nous sommes arrivés à 18h30 au campement après 1h de route de nuit dans le bush à voir des éléphants et des hyènes traverser le chemin de terre sur lequel ns étions. Horrible! Frais supplémentaires à ajouter au prix de la chambre: 140ZAR entrée de la réserve + 400ZAR conservation fees qui n'étaient pas prévu! Mis à part cela, tout était parfait une fois sur place mais il faut réellement arriver avant la nuit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Unvergleichliche Erlebnisse. Die Tiere, die Atmosphäre, duschen unter freiem Himmel...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Shindzela offers the type of safari experience that is sadly dying out, to be replaced by glitzy, costly options that separate visitors from the real bush. Our guide was excellent; calm & professional even when another group was shrieking and whooping (TIP, wild animals prefer quiet). Our tracker was keen-eyed, polite and focussed. The cooking/cleaning staff clearly took pride in their work. I feel Shindzela is excellent value for money and should form a part of many more travellers' trips. It is intimate and honest but not for people who expect a 5 star spa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Perfekte Übernachtung. Immer wieder gerne.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

En safarilodge är mycket mer än bara ett hotell, så min recension och de betyg jag gav utgår ifrån vad jag tycker att man bör förvänta sig av en safarilodge. Detta är inte en av de lyxigaste lodgerna, utan ett "tältläger" där man offrar vissa bekvämligheter för en avslappnad stämning som jag tycker passar mycket bättre på en safari än ett "lyxhotell" (som många av lodgerna försöker vara). Oerhört duktiga och serviceinriktade spårare och guider, god och vällagad mat och en trevlig och avslappnad stämning. En helt underbar safariupplevelse med andra ord! Jag vill dock tillägga att detta var min första safari, så jag har ingenting att jämföra med. Huruvida den här lodgen är bättre eller sämre än någon annan låter jag därför vara osagt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

L'endroit est très sympa pour faire quelques safari dans la réserve TIMBAVATI malheureusement la surface dont le camp est propriétaire n'est pas immense et ne possède pas beaucoup de points d'eau. Les animaux y sont donc seulement de passage ; de plus la vegetation est assez dense. C'est donc difficile de voir beaucoup d'animaux ici. Nous sommes aller au Kruger Park et avons vu beaucoup plus d'animaux. Nous étions donc un peu decu de ce que nous avons vu au Shindzela. Cependant le personnel est très sympathique. Les chauffeurs des 4x4 sont très doués et connaissent bien leur metiers. Les game drive sont assez long ; environ +3h le matin et 3h le soir. Les repas inclut sont très bons. Cela en fait un endroit avec un bon rapport qualité prix si on a de la chance et que l'on voit beaucoup d'animaux La piscine ne donne pas envie de se baigner car elle est petite.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

If you want to experience the real Africa, this is the place for you. This was our first trip to Aftrica. The staff make all the difference here. We saw so much in three days and learned so much more, even about the ones we didn't see. The "room" is a tent on a platform with a toilet and hot water showers. The food is outstanding. No electricity, but everything you need. Our travel arrangements from Johannesburg and back were made by the camp and timed perfectly. We thought it was a 'once in a lifetime' trip but we can't wait to go back! The sound of the lions at night, right outside the camp, is not to be missed!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is the first time I've bothered to review a hotel but Shindzela is deservign of all the praise it gets. Fantastic experience with great food, safari drives, rangers.... Could not recommend this highly enough.