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9.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

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

Shindzela Tented Safari Camp - main view

About the Property

Safari Experience and Outdoor Pool:
Immerse yourself in a unique safari experience and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool to unwind after a day of adventure.

Restaurant Dining and Lounge Bar:
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and quench your thirst with a favorite drink at the bar/lounge for a complete dining experience.

Convenient Amenities and Complimentary Services:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a buffet breakfast, and essential amenities like a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Book your stay at Shindzela Tented Safari Camp and embark on a memorable adventure in Timbavati Game Reserve!

Facilities & Amenities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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).

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Exceptional12 verified reviews

Categories

Cleanliness9.6
Location9.8
Service9.2
Facilities9.0
Value for money8.9
Comfort9.5

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Christian
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 14, 2018

"Gut aber nicht günstig"

6.0

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?!

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Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in May 12, 2017

"Bien si pas si loin et difficile d'accès"

8.0

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.

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Dagmar
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 10, 2017

"Muss man erlebt haben."

8.0

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

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HappyCamper
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 24, 2015

"Back to nature"

10.0

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.

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Keith
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Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 9, 2015

"Animals and seclusion"

10.0

Absolutely amazing place - great safari location

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Stuart
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 10, 2014

"Excellent Bushcamp experience"

10.0

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

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Benjamin
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Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 4, 2014

"Perfekt - mitten in der Natur"

10.0

Perfekte Übernachtung. Immer wieder gerne.

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Fredrik
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Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 26, 2014

"Fantastisk upplevelse"

10.0

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.

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Dan
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Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 4, 2013

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

10.0

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!

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SteveAndRegina
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Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 8, 2012

"Authentic safari experience"

10.0

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.

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