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Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

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

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Interior detail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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f) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$1,393
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr

Explore the area

Map
1 Jonniesdale Farm, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Orpen Gate
    ‪102 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪146 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪165 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪193 min drive‬

Room options

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f) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

f) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for b) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

b) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

d) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for c) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

c) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for h) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

h) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for g) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

g) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for a) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

a) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for e) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

8 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

e) Safari Tent with en-suite Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
8 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • 0.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

About the area

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 92 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 101 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Orpen Gate - 102 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 114 min drive - 75.1 km

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

Riverfront tentalow with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star tentalow.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp offers 8 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • 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 per cent 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is 4130203856. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Air conditioning and heating are not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Yep, Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp on 26 Apr 2025 start from NZ$859.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Shindzela Tented Safari Camp have a pool?

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Shindzela Tented Safari Camp a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp.

Does Shindzela Tented Safari Camp serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is served daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from noon - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

HappyCamper, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to nature

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.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Fakenham UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Animals and seclusion

Absolutely amazing place - great safari location

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Leeds, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Bushcamp experience

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can't get closer to nature. Great place!

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!

10/10 Excellent

SteveAndRegina, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic safari experience

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.

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

trip of a lifetime!

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!

10/10 Excellent

Donal + Laura, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Class

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.

6/10 Okay

Christian, Hamburg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gut aber nicht günstig

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien si pas si loin et difficile d'accès

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.

8/10 Good

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Muss man erlebt haben.

Unvergleichliche Erlebnisse. Die Tiere, die Atmosphäre, duschen unter freiem Himmel...

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Schauenburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekt - mitten in der Natur

Perfekte Übernachtung. Immer wieder gerne.

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik, N/A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk upplevelse

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.