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Shindzela is a tented safari camp, set in a traversing area within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Guests of the Shindzela Tented Safari Camp stay in a canvas safari tent that is equipped with 2 twin beds and a wooden deck. Each tent also has a private en suite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet. The Shindzela Camp is powered by solar energy. It offers game drives in open 4x4 vehicles and walking safaris. Guests benefit from 1 morning and 1 afternoon game drive per day per day, that is included in the rate. The Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has an outdoor seating area where guests can enjoy meals and Amarula bread and butter pudding.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
3.8
Low score for Timbavati Game Reserve

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Petra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It is a beautiful, not too big, camp with lovely tents, a nice pool and tastefully arranged seating area. From the tent and the main building one has views to a little waterhole where regularly hyenas and diferent antilopes etc. come to drink. The...
  • Sheena
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the room. Comfortable, relaxing and clean. Loved the boma and eating under the stars Loved the watering hole and game watching. Loved the game drives. Very exciting.
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow this is an incredible place to stay. We loved staying here the best of our whole self drive tour. The accommodation is outstanding the guides were superb in their knowledge and definitely focused on making sure we had the best experience in...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fabulous and we’ll maintained camp with amazing staff who are so obviously proud of it. A quite right too - they do a fantastic job.
  • Leslie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property in a great location, everyone was super friendly and helpful. Felt thoroughly well looked after and safe! Food was great, rooms and en suits comfortable and nicely decorated, pool area overlooking a waterhole which hyenas sit in...
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is just amazing. The staff is incredible, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. One of the best game drive I ever done. If you are in any doubt book it straight away! 100% recommended
  • Lilla
    South Africa South Africa
    The food was good but we didn't expect anything exceptional. The rooms were good and the bed very comfortable. Nice shower. The guide, Johan, was exceptional and the game viewing was very good.
  • Jessica
    Germany Germany
    everything was perfect. the place, the safaris were much better than in Kruger, the food was good and plenty, the service was excellent, the guide and tracker highly experienced, got a lot of help for the transfer from Joburg
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location, service, staff, food accommodation, game drives.
  • Luca
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great Lodge with excellent staff! Definitely worth to stay 2 nights or more.

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Shindzela Tented Camp
Shindzela, named after the honey badger in the Shangaan language, is an unfenced tented camp within the world-renowned Timbavati Private Game Reserve forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Our safari style tents are situated under thatch (grass roof) structures and can be made up in either twin or double-bedded accommodation. Enjoy your morning coffee on your wooden deck or freshen up in your semi open en-suite bathroom (shower, W.C. and hand-basin). We strive to offer an affordable wildlife safari during which you can explore the African wilderness on game drives in open 4x4 vehicles (don’t forget your sunscreen) and/or on foot during a walking safari. Our safari activities are conducted by professional, knowledgeable and fully qualified guides (included). The camp can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests in total, (8 safari tents) where you will be treated with our warm South African hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy and soak up the true African wilderness, Shindzela’s layout encompasses of an open-plan lounge, dining room (breakfast and lunch served here) bar area overlooking a dry river bed and a small watering hole in front of the camp.
Within the Greater Kruger National Park, in a private reserve called the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Shindzela Tented Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Game drives

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 14:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Timbavati Game Reserve has entrance gate fees payable in cash upon entrance.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

FAQs about Shindzela Tented Camp

  • The prices at Shindzela Tented Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Shindzela Tented Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Game drives
    • Swimming Pool
  • Guests staying at Shindzela Tented Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shindzela Tented Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Shindzela Tented Camp is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Shindzela Tented Camp is 150 yards from the centre of Timbavati Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.