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Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

Shindzela is an authentic tented camp, situated in the Timbavati Reserve, greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Enjoy an African wildlife walking safari or game drive, led by professional safari guides.

The camp accommodates a maximum of 16 guests and is unfenced, making it very much part of the wilderness. Shindzela is not built by an award winning architect, nor is it furnished by an interior designer. What you will find though, is a comfy bed, freshly laundered linen, and decor from local crafters and artists. Shindzela is a comfortable/rustic tented bush camp, where you can relax, enjoy our warm hospitality and immerse yourself in the African wilderness. We love our informal, relaxed atmosphere. Each safari tent is built on wooden decks, and has their own en-suite bathroom (that is made from reeds/wood) with shower, (hot and cold water), flush toilet and hand basin. The camp also has a swimming pool and overlooks our little watering hole, from where you can watch animals come down to drink.

Our Safari Tents can either be made up in twin or double bed accommodation, set on wooden platforms. Each tent has a wooden entrance door, adjustable canvas flaps for windows, and mesh to keep insects out. Each tent has a thatch (grass) roof and small deck, designed to keep the tents cool in summer. Tents have solar lighting, and are equipped with all bedding, mosquito net, towels and a fan.

The general bush camp area encompasses of a covered (thatch/grass roof) safari style dining area & lounge, kitchen, staff accommodation and a central African fireplace - a perfect spot to relive safari experiences around the fire. Your African safari is hosted by a guide and tracker, and the camp is owner managed. We do operate a bar, where guests can ask their guide/tracker for a drink, all our non-alcoholic drinks are included in your nightly rate, and all alcoholic drinks can be settled in cash/credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) at the camp upon check out. We have deliberately decided to keep the camp undeveloped, so as to better blend in to the environment, and offer guests an undisturbed wilderness experience.

Shindzela Tented Camp offers both a walking trail & safari game drive experience in the Greater Kruger National Park.

Please note:
*** We regret no children under the age of 10.
*** The balance of total safari fare is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Please make sure it is paid in time, as we reserve the right to cancel the reservation, should the full fare not be paid 30 days prior to travel.
*** If guests book and travel within 30 days, the full fare is payable at the time of making the reservation.
*** Rates exclude Vehicle and Conservation Levy.

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> Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Safari/Game Lodge

(8 rooms)

(6 customer reviews)

Shindzela is an authentic tented camp, situated in the Timbavati Reserve, greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Enjoy an African wildlife walking safari or game drive, led by professional safari guides.

The camp accommodates a maximum of 16 guests and is unfenced, making it very much part of the wilderness. Shindzela is not built by an award winning architect, nor is it furnished by an interior designer. What you will find though, is a comfy bed, freshly laundered linen, and decor from local crafters and artists. Shindzela is a comfortable/rustic tented bush camp, where you can relax, enjoy our warm hospitality and immerse yourself in the African wilderness. We love our informal, relaxed atmosphere. Each safari tent is built on wooden decks, and has their own en-suite bathroom (that is made from reeds/wood) with shower, (hot and cold water), flush toilet and hand basin. The camp also has a swimming pool and overlooks our little watering hole, from where you can watch animals come down to drink.

Our Safari Tents can either be made up in twin or double bed accommodation, set on wooden platforms. Each tent has a wooden entrance door, adjustable canvas flaps for windows, and mesh to keep insects out. Each tent has a thatch (grass) roof and small deck, designed to keep the tents cool in summer. Tents have solar lighting, and are equipped with all bedding, mosquito net, towels and a fan.

The general bush camp area encompasses of a covered (thatch/grass roof) safari style dining area & lounge, kitchen, staff accommodation and a central African fireplace - a perfect spot to relive safari experiences around the fire. Your African safari is hosted by a guide and tracker, and the camp is owner managed. We do operate a bar, where guests can ask their guide/tracker for a drink, all our non-alcoholic drinks are included in your nightly rate, and all alcoholic drinks can be settled in cash/credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) at the camp upon check out. We have deliberately decided to keep the camp undeveloped, so as to better blend in to the environment, and offer guests an undisturbed wilderness experience.

Shindzela Tented Camp offers both a walking trail & safari game drive experience in the Greater Kruger National Park.

Please note:
*** We regret no children under the age of 10.
*** The balance of total safari fare is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Please make sure it is paid in time, as we reserve the right to cancel the reservation, should the full fare not be paid 30 days prior to travel.
*** If guests book and travel within 30 days, the full fare is payable at the time of making the reservation.
*** Rates exclude Vehicle and Conservation Levy.

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Reviews of Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

"Very friendly staff at an excellent location"

Erna Berends

"This place is amazing. The people from Shindzela are very friendly and make sure all guests have a great stay. We can recommend this to everyone that would like to have an unforgettable safari experience."

" aadventure, knowledge about animals, no mainstream"

stefanie Rothenstein

"We stayed from the 16..11.2015 until the 22.11.2015 in the Shindzela tented safari camp.we like to say thank you to the hole staff. We experienced a great time. Exiting and relaxing. Good food. Adventure. We enjoyed the friendly, personal and very professional guiding. The camp stuff, who was all the time willing to help and gave us a high comfort in the middle of the the wild side. We will see you hopefully again.Steffi and Achim from Germany"

"A recommander absolument"

ELIANE de SAINT-ETIENNE

"Totalement dŽpaysant ! Atmosph�re tr�s amicale avec safari de qualitŽ et tr�s bonne cuisine. A recommander absolument!"

"Amazing Shindzela"

Sally Meek

"We had a fantastic time at Shindzela - Mike and Sam were hugely knowledgeable and very patient with all of our questions. The food was really great and the accommodation and area were just beautiful.

The incredible, close up and lengthy views of not one but two leopards on the first night wa..."

"Highly recommended"

Joakim Skog

"A very nice experience. Friendly and service minded staff. Safari walk with experienced guide well worth a try.

Highly recommended."

"Total immersion in nature"

Aat and Anja Schornagel

"Fantastic (if I had to summarise in one word). The small scale of the camp guarantees you feel like a very valued customer all the time. And also it makes you feel like a team with the other people (we were 7 all together).

We highly enjoyed the tents and the huge double bed (actually the biggest bed ever). All the necessary comfort without the ridiculous unreal luxury you see in other camps (and pay ridiculous prices for).
The very knowledgeable guides, Mike (encyclopedial knowledge), Sam (sharp eyes) and Wijnand (joker) do their utmost best to make you enjoy the game viewing. We even got an extra midday drive when there were rumours about lions in the area.

And we felt safe during drives (when we were at only a few meters distance from the big 5). But also in the camp when at night they escort you (armed) to your tent. And then the food: SUPER quality. The announcement by the 3 cooks was a lovely show by Melita, Costens and (forgot her name, sorry). This was a once in a lifetime experience!

Thank you Shindzela team!"

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