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Reviews of Shindzela Tented Camp

Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Road, 1360 Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa

#3 of 11 hotels in Timbavati Game Reserve

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Review score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    3.8

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  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    An amazing experience on a game drive reserve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    No plugs in the room to charge cell phones or computers. They only have plugs at the front desk

    Friendly staff, amazing game drive, personalized meals and amazing experience at the reserve

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    It was a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small swimming pool

    It was very clean and comfortable! The staff were friendly and helpful and the tours were well organized

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    We were made to feel so welcome by lovely and knowledgeable staff at this very personal and well equipped camp.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A fabulous and we’ll maintained camp with amazing staff who are so obviously proud of it. A quite right too - they do a fantastic job.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Great stay at a wonderful little lodge in the heart of leopard country!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing ! There is no aircon- which was not an issue for us, it is an eco lodge after all, but something to consider if you can’t handle the heat.

    Beautiful property in a great location, everyone was super friendly and helpful. Felt thoroughly well looked after and safe! Food was great, rooms and en suits comfortable and nicely decorated, pool area overlooking a waterhole which hyenas sit in all day:)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Just amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can say is just that there are 18 km off road to get there but we managed with a normal car - Once you get there you will be paid back I promise

    This place is just amazing. The staff is incredible, very welcoming, friendly and helpful. One of the best game drive I ever done. If you are in any doubt book it straight away! 100% recommended

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Great Safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dinner options were not the best and not tasty.

    Amazing camp with a carrying staff The game drives were Profesional and very informative. The guide searched and delivered great sightings. I would definitely come back and recommend

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful experience, especially for the price. I would definitely go back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They can put up to 9 people in a safari vehicle and as a photographer that is pretty crowded. For people just riding and enjoying the experience it would be fine as they have 3 rows of seats. Luckily we were never full.

    Small, quiet, comfortable, way out from civilization.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great people, very well organized

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    10
    Just go!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Refer to my previous review, it’s lovely

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    10
    An unforgettable experience. We were able to see the big 5 up close and had some amazing sightings of wild dogs, hippos,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    10
    PERFECT - must stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only a tip for future travellers: I was lucky to still be able to do my game drives but make sure the organised transfer guarantees you don’t get dropped off too late/picked up too early so game drives are missed!

    everything was perfect. the place, the safaris were much better than in Kruger, the food was good and plenty, the service was excellent, the guide and tracker highly experienced, got a lot of help for the transfer from Joburg

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    10
    I spent four days of pure bliss, felt completely at peace and never wanted to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lunches 👀

    Of course, the animals, but that is to be expected! What, or who rather, truly made our trip special were Ruben and Oxide, our guide and tracker. I felt that they had a wealth of knowledge to share and were truly passionate about their work. Moreover, they are both funny and sweet guys who I felt went above and beyond to make all of their guests enjoy each moment. Thank you so much for everything ❤️.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sam and Edward were great!! Thank you.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    very very good, was without fault. staff couldn’t do enough for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access road to it was ropey at times.

    location, service, staff, food accommodation, game drives.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Lodge with excellent staff! Definitely worth to stay 2 nights or more.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    Great sightings and a super knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour and lots of patience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to dislike.

    fantastic people and great atmosphere, great location and a superb tented camp

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    10
    The best game rides and the most amazing accomodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was one of the most beautiful places we stayed in while in South Africa. The camp is so peaceful and quiet, with amazingly furnished and immaculate clean tents. Both bedroom and bathroom in the tent looked amazing! We arrived - hours before lunchtime and had such a nice afternoon next to the pool outside - and then an elephant came to drink water just a couple of meters away (the camp is not fenced). The game rides with Sam and Caswell were also the best safari rides, they are so experienced and interesting. We manage to see so many animals so closely, cause they knew how to find them. Sam (the guide) provided us with so much interesting information about the different animals that live in the area. All the meals served at the camp were very delicious, and the host Johan was also super friendly and hopeful. It is by far the best value for money if you want to do amazing game rides and after enjoy a beautiful stay!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2021

    9.0
    unbelievable game drives & rangers delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Safari Twin/Double Tent with Private shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    comfy rooms nice pool great waterhole views

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money, fantastic ranger and good game viewing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They need another vehicle and the one we had definitely needs refurbishing. The back seat had no suspension. So, although the game drives were done very well by Johan, they were not comfortable. The tents are a little close together. The coffee was fine but they gave us Ouma rusks- this I couldn 't believe! Why cut costs this way?

    The food was good but we didn't expect anything exceptional. The rooms were good and the bed very comfortable. Nice shower. The guide, Johan, was exceptional and the game viewing was very good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2022

    8.0
    good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no tea/coffee station in the room

    layout and pool

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    Absolutely outrageous—I had a fantastic first safari experience at Shindzela, and I can’t recommend it enough!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

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