Shindzela Tented Safari Camp (South Africa/Timbavati Private Nature Reserve) - Hotel Reviews

Address: Johanniesdale Farm, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:2 star (2*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Shindzela is an affordable, authentic tented bush camp in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park. The Timbavati is home to an abundance of wildlife, including Africa’s “Big Five. Here, you can explore the African wilderness on game drives in open safari vehicles and on foot during bush walks. The camp has an informal, relaxed atmosphere, and is alive with warm African hospitality. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Shindzela Tented Safari Camp Hotel; Shindzela Tented Safari Camp Hotel Timbavati Private Nature Reserve; Shindzela Tented Safari Camp South Africa/Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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Viviyc

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Can not be BETTER!!”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Excellent experience! Everything went over my expectation, the camp is in the middle of bush with open fences, we saw elephant came and "wave" to us while we were sitting next to the pool ;) clean beds, warm shower and great food!!! The Safari experience is incredibly amazing!!! Sam and Kenneth have really great knowledge about the bush, I will... More

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Hi Viviyc Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I will make sure to pass this along to Sam & Kenneth! We look forward to your return! Take Care The Shindzela Team More

Wayne265

Sydney

1 review

1 helpful vote

“The Real Africa”

Reviewed May 12, 2013

If you are after the real africa experience this is it. Yes it doesn't have the spas's, 5 star gourmet meals, air conditioning and fleets of land rovers full of tourists but what it does have is heart and soul and an amazing team of people who go out of their way to make you welcomed and become part of... More

Dear Wayne265 It was an absolute pleasure to you have in camp with us! And I will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team! We look forward to your return! Kindest Regards The Shindzela Team More

MangoFP

Vancouver, Canada

“Amazing Adventure!”

Reviewed May 11, 2013

We stayed for 5 nights and couldn't be happier with our choice of lodges. The food was amazing, the tents were clean, and most importantly, the game drives were exciting. They've recently changed owners and they've immediately begun to make upgrades to the camp. Despite only being there a couple days, the guides already knew the roads like the back... More

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Dear MangoFP We are thrilled that you had a great time with us at Shindzela! And we look forward to your return! Take Care The Shindzela Team More

gigglesSouthcoast

South coast

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

16 helpful votes

“Fantastic experience... we're going back!”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

I have been meaning to add this for a while. My husband and I travelled to Shindzela for 10 days in March 2013. Our first safari experience we decided to committ the full 10 days to the adventure and boy was it worth it! Ill be honest when I arrived from the UK after a long flight, I was slightly... More

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Dear gigglesSouthcoast Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I will most certainly pass this onto the team in Camp. We are delighted that Shindzela was everything you hoped it would be! We look forward to your return! Take Care Shindzela Team More

travelerfromdc

washington dc

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“a very special place”

Reviewed May 6, 2013

I've been meaning to write this review for a year now. Was very appreciative of other reviews when we were trying to decide where to go on safari. My college-aged daughter and I spent the most wonderful 4 days/3 nights in Shindzela in March 2012. It is hard even to know where to begin to describe the wonderful vibe of... More

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Dear travelerfromdc Thank you very much for your review! We look forward to hosting you again at Shindzela, and hopefully we can find the elusive leopard for you! Kindest Regards The Shindzela Team More

zanea

London, United Kingdom

9 reviews

“Best week ever!”

Reviewed March 16, 2013

An absolutely amazing experience can only be brought together by a wonderful passionate group of people. Your joy, smiles and good vibes are contagious and I will be thinking back to them for a long time. The peace & serenity of the camp were a perfect balance to the exciting & wild game drives: pouncing lions, elephants stampeding, lazy packs... More

Dear zanea What a wonderful review! Thank you very much for all your kind words, I have past on your message to the camp also! Take Care Shindzela Team More

Piao L

Singapore, Singapore

Contributor

18 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

9 helpful votes

“Best mode of living in the wilderness!”

Reviewed February 25, 2013

The camp is completely fenceless so there is a chance of sighting wild animals in camp. Our beds were slightly elevated and had mosquito nets that the wonderful staff will lay out nicely for us before we hit the sack. The shower/toilet area is one of my favourite spots. You get to embrace showering in the wilderness. Don’t get me... More

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Dear Piao L Thank you for taking the time to post such a lovey review about Shindzela! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Kindest Regards Shindzela Team More

TannieKaz

Brisbane, Australia

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“My kind of place!”

Reviewed February 9, 2013

This is one of my favourite camps of all time, and just proves what I say to people - that if you don't have an endless budget or time, the Kruger area has it all. Having said that, Shindzela is not within Kruger NP, but in the Timbavati area of Greater Kruger (which suited me, unless you have time to... More

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Dear TannieKaz Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about Shindzela! We appriciate the great comments you have given us! I have sent your review onto the camp as well! Thank you, and we hope to Welcome you back at Shindzela again in the near future! Take Care Shindzela Team More

gnatking

15 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

4 helpful votes

“great camp”

Reviewed February 6, 2013

this is somewhat primative camp in a very remote location in the bush veld. you sleep in these tent/ cabins. they have a bathroom attached to the back with a shower, toilet and sink. and they have hot and cold water. what more could you want? animals come into the camp day or night. it is a fantastic experience. dave,... More

Dear gnatking We are so happy to hear that you had a great stay at Shindzela! I have passed on your message to the guys! Hope to see you all again! Shindzela Team More

stephen h

Rochford, United Kingdom

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

18 helpful votes

“African adventure and nature CLOSE UP”

Reviewed January 15, 2013

This camp was a real find and delight to stay at. This is close up Safari, don't expect to be pampered and covered in luxury (saying that accommodation is comfortable), but do expect to get very close nature in all its wild and beautiful African forms, in camp and out. You don't have to go on a drive here to... More

Dear Stephan h Thank you so much for your kind words! I have passed on your message to the camp and Dave. We do hope to see you again in the near future. All the best Shindzela Team More

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