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Lodge · Timbavati
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp is an authentic safari experience that pulls no punches in its authenticity and fun. Old fashioned and cozy, this camp shares traversing rights with the greater Timbavati.
From R 5 420 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Timbavati
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp
From R 5 420 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowShindzela Tented Safari Camp is an authentic safari experience that pulls no punches in its authenticity and fun. Old fashioned and cozy, this camp shares traversing rights with the greater Timbavati.
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About the lodge
An overview of Shindzela Tented Safari Camp.
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp is an authentic safari experience that pulls no punches in its authenticity and fun. Old fashioned and cozy, this camp shares traversing rights with the greater Timbavati.
Highlights
- Morning and evening game drives are conducted in open 4x4 Land Cruisers that can seat a maximum of 10 guests. These drives are guided by experienced professionals, providing an informed and exciting adventure.
- For guests who prefer the mobility and intimacy of a walking safari, guided trips led by armed rangers are available, offering an immersive experience in the bushveld.
You Should Know
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted at Shindzela.
The Details
Accommodation at Shindzela is provided in twin-bed canvas tents set on wooden platforms. Each tent is equipped with solar lighting, elegant wire insect mesh, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin.
Facilities at Shindzela include a covered thatched-roof dining and lounge area, a camp kitchen, a central African fireplace (boma), and a small swimming pool. The camp relies on solar-powered lights, gas geysers, and candles. There is a charging station available, though there are no power points in the tents. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, three meals per day, tea, coffee, and water from the dispensing machine.
- Two safari activities per day, including morning and afternoon game drives. Guests can opt for a morning walking trail instead of the morning game drive.
- Emergency medical assistance and evacuation.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi and room turn-down service.
- Rates are per person sharing unless otherwise noted. Single supplements may apply.
- For the best, most current rates, request a quote or speak to one of our agents.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, tea, coffee, two safari activities per day
R 5 420
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Reduced per-stay rates are available on four-night and five-night stays, offering better value than booking the same number of nights individually. These packages include accommodation, three meals daily, teas, coffees and water, and two safari activities each day, and are available for stays through to 31 December 2027. Timbavati Reserve conservation levies and vehicle entry fees remain payable in addition.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome when the whole camp is booked exclusively, at a special rate available on request. At all other times children aged 10 and over are accommodated, with a reduced child sharing rate for ages 10 to 11; children may join all game drives but not walking trails. One adult sharing with one child pays the standard per person sharing rate, with no single supplement, and the camp's single family tent takes a maximum of three guests, subject to availability at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Shindzela Tented Safari Camp, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay 10+ · Game drives 10+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Per child sharing per night (10–11 yrs) R3,136.00. Timbavati Conservation Levy R330.00 per child per night. Normal per person sharing rate applies when 1 adult shares with 1 child (no single supplement). Children of all ages welcome on whole-camp bookings, POR.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Standard policy is no children under 10. Children of all ages are welcome when the whole camp is booked on an exclusive-use basis (price on request). Children 10+ may join game drives but are not permitted on walking trails — walking safaris are restricted to guests aged 16–60. The lodge has one family tent (max 3 persons: 2 adults + 1 child), subject to availability.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Shindzela Tented Camp. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Morning Optional Walking Trail
Shindzela Tented Camp offers guests the option of replacing their morning game drive with a guided walking trail. This is included in the standard accommodation rate and provides an on-foot bush experience as an alternative to the vehicle-based morning activity.
Offered as an alternative to the morning game drive (one of 2 included safari activities per day). A qualified tour guide/leader leads the walk. Further specifics (duration, group size, season) not stated in the excerpts.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to availability; advance notes required regarding walking trails
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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A closer look.
"Sara Van Coillie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our trip to Hoedspruit and Timbavati was fantastic and everything she organized went seamlessly. I would 💯 recommend her and the company. Thank you Sara!"
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