USEFUL INFORMATION
We have a curio shop in camp where you can purchase souvenirs, shirts and caps. For the ladies we offer lovely African silver jewellery and for kids cute stuffed animal toys.
CLOTHES
Walking shoes, sandals, neutral-coloured clothing: long pants, shorts, fleece/jumper, light raincoat, long-sleeved tops.
PERSONAL
A wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunblock, personal amenities, insect repellent, reading material.
WINTER
During the winter months (May to September), add a tracksuit, beanie, scarf, gloves and a warm fleece.
EQUIPMENT
A flashlight, camera and spare batteries.
The TPNR is within the Greater Kruger open system. The Reserve falls within the internationally declared Kruger 2 Canyons UNESCO Man and Biosphere, and within the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTCA).
The TPNR also forms part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), which is a conglomerate of privately owned nature reserves. In 1993, fences between Associated Private Nature Reserves and the Kruger National Park were removed to encourage wildlife migration, and the Greater Kruger National Park was born.
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The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is embarking on an initiative to increase conservation revenue through sustainable tourism. This strategy was developed through a joint effort of the commercial operations within the Timbavati, as a means to provide the reserve with a more significant income from commercial tourism. This comes at a time when our wilderness areas are under greater threat than ever before, with exponential increases in security costs to combat wildlife crime.
The Conservation Levy is used entirely in the funding of the operational activities of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. 10% of all Conservation Levy income is used for community development projects through the Timbavati Foundation.
The Timbavati Wildlife Protection Programme’s anti-rhino poaching initiative is focused on effectively detecting and deterring incursions.
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The Timbavati Foundation, which was registered in 2010, is an independent Capital Trust Fund and has its vision firmly rooted in the spirit of Ubuntu. Ubuntu, one of the founding principles of the new South Africa and a concept that exemplifies both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, encapsulates the true essence of being human.
Hlokomela is an award winning HIV and AIDS educational and treatment programme targeting workers, including foreign migrants, in the agriculture, nature conservation and tourism sectors in The Greater Kruger to Canyons area located in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The programme aims to reduce HIV vulnerability through peer education…
Nourish Eco-Village is a South African non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting local communities, promoting social responsibility and encouraging environmental education. We at Nourish believe that the environmental integrity of a community is inextricably linked to the strength of its people, body and soul.
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The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It is situated across the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, and its borders stretch up to Zimbabwe in the north and Mozambique in the east. Back in 1898 it was known as the Government Wildlife Park. It later became the Sabi Game Reserve, and then the Kruger National Park in 1926. The Kruger National Park is the core of the Kruger 2 Canyons and Vhembe UNESCO Man and Biospheres, and the core of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTP Treaty, 2002).
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is located in the Limpopo province of South Africa, between latitudes 24° 34’ S and 24° 03’ S, and longitudes 31° 03’ E and 31° 31’ E. The Timbavati Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger and lies nestled between the Kruger National Park on the east, the Klaserie and Umbabat Private Nature Reserves in the north and the Thornybush Private Nature Reserve in the west. As there are no fences between Kruger National Park and the Timbavati, the reserve enjoys a wide variety of game, including the big five. The southern border of the Kruger National Park lies close to the Kingdom of Swaziland, while in the north it borders Zimbabwe and in the east, Mozambique. The terrain is undulating with altitudes ranging between 300 to 500 metres above sea level.
Timbavati has very few to no cases of malaria on an annual basis. The aim of the control programme is to control the mosquito numbers in and around camps in the reserve. Mosquito numbers are highest during the wet summer months of the year and during these months all camps are sprayed at regular intervals. This action ensures that the probability of any visitors contracting malaria is reduced.
Coupled with this action, the Department of Health, performs regular checks in summer, whereby all staff are tested to ascertain if there are any “carriers” amongst them. Such people will put their colleagues at risk of infection and by timeously treating these individuals, further cases are avoided.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our vehicles can accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably. All vehicles are open 4×4 Land Cruisers. All ages are welcome to participate in game drives, subject to our child policy.
Guests can participate in a morning safari walk (instead of an early-morning game drive). No children under the age of 16 years allowed — this is not negotiable.Visitors who are over the age of 60 must have a doctor’s letter indicating that they are fit to walk for about 2,5 to 3 hours in the bush.
Maximum 8 guests per safari walk. All walks are led by qualified trails guides. Guests who participate need to understand English and be in good physical condition.
Timbavati Reserve Vehicle Fee:
R230 per vehicle (subject to change without notice: Valid 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023). This vehicle fee is collected in cash or via credit card by Timbavati Private Nature Reserve personnel upon arrival at the Timbavati Gate.
Timbavati Reserve Conservation Levy:
R370 per person per night (subject to change: Valid 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023). The conservation levy can be paid for with either cash/card upon departure at Shindzela Tented Camp or we can add this to your bill for prepayment before your arrival.
You can settle your drinks with either credit card or cash upon check-out.
Please advise us in advance of any special diets. We can accommodate most, except Kosher.
No children under 10 years. Children 12 years and over will pay the full adult rate. There is only one tent suitable for 2 adults sharing with a child younger than 12 years.
The camp can accommodate 16 guests in either double- or twin-bedded tents.
Shindzela offers game drives in open vehicles and also morning safari walks. The rates includes 2 safari activities per day — a morning game drive or a morning safari walk; and an afternoon game drive into the early evening.
(Please request self-drive directions from us)
Johannesburg to Shindzela — 6 to 6.5 hours. Nelspruit to Shindzela: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport to Shindzela: 1 hour 15 minutes. Timbavati Gate to Shindzela: 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Office Tel: +27 82 307 9493
Email: res@shindzela.co.za;
Website: www.shindzela.co.za
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 17:00.
Hoedspruit Airport, being 1 hour 20 minutes away.
Year-round.
Yes you can, and we can add this to your final accommodation bill.
Yes, we do.
Please chat to your local GP about the correct prophylactics, as Shindzela is situated within a low-risk malaria area.
15:30/16:00 in the afternoon and around 05:00/06:00 in the morning.
NO, you will have to enter and exit through the Enkhulu Timbavati Gate on the Argyle road.
We make use of SWIFT who collects guests at the Magic Bus station’s blue chairs located at the Car Rental Building at ORT. They depart strictly at 06:30 and will arrive at Hoedspruit Town around 13:30.
From here we book a private transfer for you with our local transfer suppliers, who will then drop you off at Shindzela Tented Camp. Drop off will be approx. 15:15, in time for the afternoon safari.
On the morning of departure, you will be collected at 9am and arrive back at ORT around 5pm. Following the same route and procedure as above.
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