A Leading Kruger Park Safari Specialist
Shinzelle Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $403 to $1,036 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
NZ
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!
We organised our safari from New Zealand and Dani was excellent at replying to emails quickly and answered all our questions. Our transfer from Johannesburg and back was also organised so it was very stress free experience for us. The safari itself was amazing, much more than we ever imagined! Brandon is incredibably knowledgable about all animals, big or small and was more than happy to answer all of our questions. He has 12 years experience as a guide and it certainly shows, he nows the park very well. Staying in the park was great and we were very well looked after by Dani who cooked amazing meals for us, we enjoyed 2 game drives a day in the morning and evening and spent the rest of the time relaxing at the camp. Dani and Brandon are super nice and friendly and we would definitely recommend Shinzelle Safaris to anyone interested in a great safari experience!
Passionate, experienced tour operators
Dani and Brandon were extremely hospitable and shared their passion for Kruger with us every day. They tailored the experience to our interests, and every detail was taken care of.
IT
Email Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience with Shinzelle Safaris
We could’t be happier to have chosen a Safari with "Shinzelle Safaris", the overall experience went just beyond our expectation!
Brandon and Danielle are very professional, friendly
and very prepared about guiding you through the safari.
We had a fantastic impact since the beginning before booking it, the communication with Danielle was always very efficient and precise about any matter and it continued during the whole journey.
Danielle is a really good chef and she has prepared only dishes based on our preferences.We loved it.
She did a great job to make our self comfortable like in our own houses and we appreciated that very much.
Brandon is a professional guide, very prepared about wild animals living in the park and you can see he is doing his job because he loves it!
Thanks Brandon’s guidance and experience we were able to see all the Big 5 plus the magnificent 7 in few hours, which was an amazing experience!
We totally recommend to experience a Safari with “Shinzelle Safaris”, you wont be dissapointed!
Thank you again Brandon ad Danielle to have made this tour unforgettable!
Amazing service, amazing cuisine, amazing everything!
I was at a loss trying to figure out how to plan a low-key (i.e., not thousands of dollars) safari to Kruger, and thankfully came across Shinzelle ... Brandon and Danielle are so friendly, knowledgable, accommodating -- he's an official guide and knows everything about the area; she's an accomplished chef who will make your every evening one to remember (including the outdoor braai and tastes of different parts of South Africa). If you're looking for a one-stop shop (i.e., even from Jo'burg) that promises an amazing experience (or even if you're just looking for help for one aspect of your visit, whether it's a game drive, visit on the Panorama Route, accommodations, etc), look no further. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Email Bart Aggie Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Kruger National Park Safari operator you can imagine!
Don't really know where to start...The whole experience was amazing. Smooth communication over emails before arrival. Save payment service through PayPal. The transfer from Jo'burg. Our accommodation. Safari. All was really well arranged and organized. Very friendly atmosphere all day long with nice breakfast boxes and lovely and delicious diners prepared by Danielle. On the other hand Brandon - the best safari guide you could possible imagine. The whole service provided during our 4 day stay was very professional and deserve 5*. Brandon and Danielle You were great!!! Thank You very much for wonderful and unforgettable Safari experience. Hope to see You again one day!:)
PT
Email João Mota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Thank you Brandon and Dani
Me and my family had a great safari experience, we had the opportunity to see all the big 5 until 12pm! Guide Brandon is the best guide, knows everything about the wildlife and you can see that he is very passionate about his job. He tells every single detail about every animal! Truly amazing! And Dani, an amazing chef!! I told her i needed to have a special diet and she studied every ingredient to make the best and different meals for me. Also she wont let you be hungry, so many food to eat during the day! Fruits, juice, sandwiches, protein bars, everything!
I can truly recommend you Shinzelle Safaris, A lovely couple who is very passionate about wildfile and his costumers!
Thank you Guide Brandon and Chef Dani!
BR
Email Rafael Alberto | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great people!
We did the 3 days safari, it was wonderful. They are so welcoming and good people. The safari was great, Brandon kpet the tour always with enthusiastic we had such a good experience, we loved it. Danielle has excellent cooking skills.
DE
Email Marlene & Jacob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience in Kruger National Park with Shinzelle Safaris
We are very happy about our choice and had an amazing experience with Shinzelle, Brandon and Danielle.
First of all:
A Safari is an expensive thing to do and there is a lots companies you have to choose between. Some will treat you as a mass tourist, traveling around in big groups, and others will make it a quite personal and therefore unique experience. We couldn't imagine a more personal experience than the two gave us - so if you are looking for that, you found it.
Safari and tours:
Brandon is a skilled, passionate and experienced guide for over 10 years now. He was as excited as we were watching the animals - except impalas, they are just everywhere :D.
we were two days out in kurger national park with him and it was just awesome.
brandon gave us tons of information about the flora and fauna and the landscape of the park. as you are out in nature, of course, there is no guaranty for animal spottings and good weather. we got really lucky and saw all of the big five and many other fascinating animals as well. but whatever might happen, brandon surely will make the best out of it :).
we also decided to do the panorama tour on day 2, which is as well recommendable and allows you to relax a bit, just ask them about it :).
accommodation and food:
accommodation will depend on availability. we stayed in a beautiful spacy hut on the brink of a creek build on stilts. you will be accompanied by the sound of birds and amphibia - therefore you will never lose touch with nature, which we enjoyed.
the food was amazing! or as they say in SA "lekker"! Danielle is a professional chef and everything she prepared for us was delicious. for the two of us it was way too much to eat so you most certainly won't have to be afraid to stay hungry. also, we were very happy to hear, that the leftovers will be given to charity!
All in all we fell in love with the place and this lovely couple and their efforts. we couldn't have chosen better and would totally recommend this tour with "Shinzelle Safaris" (which means honey badger in Englisch :).)
CN
Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond the value
It was excellent game safari with Shinzelle safaris. My friends and I did enjoy every moment of the journey. Brandon and Danielle works very very hard to make our holiday comfortable and pleasant. We felt the couple love this job and have all enthusiasm to make their guests happy. Well done!
Reply from Shinzelle Safaris
Posted on Nov 1, 2016Dear Sarah,
thank you for this lovely Review, it was our pleasure hosting you and enjoyed your company as well :)
If you ever need anything in the future we would be only too happy to help. Wishing you Jie and Xu all the best.
Warm Regards
Danielle & Brandon
DE
Email Sabine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Shinzelle Safaris is very individual. They are very heartful and friendly.
Brendan made unforgettable tours in Kruger National Parc with us. He was so friendly and knows vry much about Fauna and Flora. He showed us special places and w had lots of fun. It was a wonderful time. Danielle cooked for us the best meals and always was so agile and heartful and made all wishes come true. They both are high ambitioned to make their guests the best days they can have. If we could make another tour to Kruger Park we would always choose Shinzelle Safaris. We recommend them to everybody!
Reply from Shinzelle Safaris
Posted on Oct 24, 2016Dear Sabine,
thank you for this lovely Review, it was our pleasure hosting you and enjoyed your company as well :)
If you ever need anything in the future we would be only too happy to help. Wishing you and Michael all the best.
Warm Regards
Danielle & Brandon