Shindzela is one of the Timbavati's more affordable camps, with eight safari tents. The rate includes meals, two activities a day (a game drive or an armed-guide walk in the morning) and Wi-Fi.
Good value for the Timbavati
Walking trails
Wi-Fi
Guests 11 and older
Accommodation8 safari tents for up to 16 guests
OperatorShindzela
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children11 years and up
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Wi-Fi
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Small camp: 8 rooms
- Lower all-in price than most Timbavati lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- Children from 11 only
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
8 safari tents for up to 16 guests. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R4,840 | €262 |
From R9,680 per tent per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Drinks, the Timbavati conservation levy and vehicle entry fee are extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Shindzela Tented Camp (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Safari tent
Safari.com doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.
Timbavati
Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 27 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessSouthern Timbavati.
Coordinates-24.4071, 31.3150
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 11 and older.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- SA-Venues: Shindzela Tented Camp (rates, inclusions, rooms)
- SA-Venues: Shindzela Tented Camp map & GPS
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