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:
- $7,894 to $20,300 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Randy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Danielle was great to work with and our private tour guide Jessica was excellent.
service was excellent, planning was made difficult for Danielle because we had a change in our schedule but she was able to accommodate us. Our tour guide could not have been better, not only in her knowledge of the animals and the park, but was so much fun to be with for the five days. That made our meals and just driving through through the park enjoyable.
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Email Sophia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari one could wish for
Looking for a Safari in Kruger National Park? Danielle and Brandon are the people you want to reach out for. They are the masterminds behind Shinzelle Safari and a great couple to say the least. We booked a three day Safari with them, and had a lovely time. Danielle made sure all our needs (food, transport, lodging) were met, and really made us feel welcome from day one (sadly, we did not get a chance to taste her famous Portuguese cooking). Brandon was our guide at the Safaris, and we could tell that he enjoys his work (and yes, its includes a whole lot of driving and waking up extremely early) and does it with all his heart. With over 10 years of guiding experience, his extended knowledge of wildlife is very authentic and we could tell he knew very well how to encounter the animals (made us feel very safe too). He was also keen to show us as much wildlife as possible, including "the big five" (we also listened to the lion radio ;-)). Nevertheless, the magic of the Safari that he guides lies (beyond the big cats) and in the details (we loved his bird facts), and he really conveyed to us the sense of respect and humility that we humans should feel before these beautiful and wild animals, and that has really made a lasting impression on us!
Dear Danielle and Brandon, we want to give you both a big thank you for this beautiful (5 star and 5 star worthy) experience, and we really hope that you continue doing Safaris for many many years to come as the passionate and hospitable people that we have met. Please also make sure to come visit us in Europe or Brasil. Best regards, Sophia and Ken
Unforgettable experience!
Danielle and Brandon were amazing since my first contact! They are lovely people and the tours were awesome! We could saw the big 5 in Kruger safari and the blade river canyon is stunning!
I have no words to describe the bush walk. Stay at the same place the animals live and feel the expectation they appear makes your heart beat faster!
I'll never forget those days!
Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!
Our safari guide, Prince was very knowledgeable, we were able to see many animals on our drive despite the weather being wet!
He was very attentive and could spot animals right away. His service was spectacular and we had an amazing experience with him.
Thank you Prince!!
Email Caleb | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable stay
My wife and I stayed with shinzelle as part of our honeymoon trip to south africa. We really didn't know what to expect before we arrived, but our experience surpassed our expectations.
The staff were always on hand to help us and took really good care of us. We had an amazing time on the safari rides and had some unforgettable experiences. We were lucky enough to see 2 leopards in one day at Kruger and a family of rhino on the private reserve where we were staying.
Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and all had a different approach to the rides, routes and conversation so we had a really complete experience and were able to get up close for animal encounters.
We had such a incredible time during our stay with shinzelle and on the safari rides and it really set the tone for the rest of our honeymoon. Trip of a lifetime. Couldn't recommend it enough!
Email Mike Leitner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Make your trip memorable with Shinzelle
We used Shinzille for our recent trip. I asked for a trip that had the following and I gave a list of must sees to them. They came back with my itinerary in a well presented way, the cost was great. But what we got in person was better! Our drivers in Cape Town were so nice and knowledgeable- the scenery outstanding. Then Kruger, they had us stay at Safari Moon - wow! That was a great lodge. Our guide there, Prince. Was funny, fun and we loved him! We are telling everyone!
Email Marlyn Gibson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Complete Package
Excellent communications before and during trip. There was a problem with our transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger Park as none of the drivers had us on their lists. However after contacting Danielle over WhatsApp we were given a private transfer to Kruger which was a 5 hour drive. We did arrive 2 hours late as it took 2 hours to organise the private transfer. However the Reserve were aware and had lunch ready for us therefore it was not too much of an issue other than being a bit worrying at the start in Johannesburg. Not sure what we would have done if we did not have their WhatsApp contact details so always make sure you have this before leaving the UK. Other than this everything went as planned
Email Fernanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service despite last minute lodge change. Kruger guide Edson was fantastic
Have had excellent experience with Danielle via email and whats app. Despite last minute change in lodge we have enjoyed Tshukudu lodge. Great service and sunrise sunset safari. Our guide Edson is amazing had a adventure packed Kruger day safari with a unique and unforgettable experience. Saw white lion mating. Dingo family. Leopard. Cheetah stalking. Elephant families with little ones. Zebras. Wilderbeast. Impala and so much more. Hipos and zebras. Lunch was in a great restaurant. Exceeded all our expectations.
Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, professional and reliable tour operator with an expert, knowledgeable driver/guide
Communication with Danielle from Shinzelle was friendly and professional. We completed the booking process in July for a 3-day December safari + 1-day Panorama excursion. Stayed at the Gecko Lodge about 15-20 minutes from Kruger's Phabeni gate. Jeffrey, our driver and guide was excellent, friendly and knew all the right places for sightings. His 16 years of experience showed as we enjoyed spectacular sightings on each day in Kruger. We were always first in line to enter the park and saw animals no matter the weather, even providing ponchos for the rain. Panorama tour was slightly affected by rainy, cloudy weather, but our guide Henroux made the most of it, doubling back to places we had already visited when the weather cleared. That was much appreciated. The lodge was comfortable and the hosts very friendly and accommodating. There are more expensive lodging options inside the park itself, but this tour fit our budget and our needs perfectly. Would highly recommend this tour operator, our safari driver/guide and the lodge.
Email Philip | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
Due to COVID we had been waiting 3 years to do this Safari and it didn't disappoint! Many thanks to Danielle, our guides and hosts who looked after us and ensured that we had an amazing experience. We had 2 safaris in the Pridelands conservancy and spent 2 full days in Kruger where we got incredibly close to the big 5 animals. We also had very rare and special encounters with wild dogs and cheetahs! Seeing wild dog pups and hyena cubs was like something from David Attenborough. We also did a 1 day tour of the Blyde River Canyon which showed us beautiful areas and taught us a lot about the local culture. African Rock Lodge where we stayed was extremely comfortable, with excellent food, staff and very friendly hosts. It also had lots of interesting wildlife wandering close by as it is inside the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. All in all, an unforgettable trip!