Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Tintswalo Safari Lodge: A Luxurious Bush Safari Experience

Located along the banks of a gorgeous seasonal river and complemented by the vastness of the plains of the Manyeleti Game Reserve, Tintswalo Safari Lodge offers luxury bush accommodation. Connected to the main lodge by raised walkways and decorated with an authentic 19th-century African explorer theme, Tintswalo Lodge is truly remarkable. Its incredible attention to detail and superior hospitality ensure an unforgettable safari experience for all its guests.

The lodge boasts seven secluded and unique suites, each equipped with air conditioning, a fireplace, indoor and outdoor showers, a private plunge pool, a mini-bar, and a view of the waterhole below Sycamore Grove.

Suite Details

Grant Suite

The Grant Suite consists of two luxurious suites, each with a separate en-suite bathroom, a shared spacious lounge, a large deck with a pool, panoramic views of the bush, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities. This suite includes a private safari vehicle, guide, and tracker and can accommodate up to four people.

Kingsley Suite

The Kingsley Suite features a large four-poster bed, a lounge area with a fireplace, a dining area, an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers, a deck with panoramic views of the bush, a plunge pool, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Livingstone Suite

The Livingstone Suite offers a large four-poster bed, a lounge area with a fireplace, a dining area, an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers, a deck with panoramic views of the bush, a plunge pool, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Richard Burton Suite

The Richard Burton Suite, named after the famous English translator of the original Arabian Nights, features a large four-poster bed, a lounge area with a fireplace, a dining area, an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers, a deck with panoramic views of the bush, a plunge pool, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Speke Suite

The luxurious Speke Suite is incredibly spacious and named after the renowned John Hanning Speke. This suite boasts a large four-poster bed, a lounge area with a fireplace, a dining area, an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and double vanity, a deck with panoramic views of the bush, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Stanley Suite

The Stanley Suite, named after Welshman Henry Morton Stanley, features a large sleigh bed, an en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and double vanity, a lounge area, a deck with panoramic views of the bush, a mini-bar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The Presidential Suite

The Thomas Baines Suite forms part of the Presidential Suite and can either be used as part of the lodge or as an exclusive accommodation option. Accommodating up to four people, the Baines Presidential Suite is the perfect safari home for families or two couples. Fully catered, the suite includes its own private game viewing vehicle, complete with a ranger and tracker, as well as the services of a butler and chef.

Tintswalo Manor House

The fully catered Tintswalo Manor House is an exclusive-use villa with four double or twin en-suite rooms and an additional adjoining room suitable for two children. With accommodation for a maximum of ten people, Tintswalo Manor House offers families and small groups an idyllic four-star safari getaway.

Discover Manyeleti Game Reserve

Manyeleti Game Reserve is situated between the Timbavati Private Reserve, the Kruger National Park, and the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. It is home to the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife, including cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, leopards, side-striped jackals, and black-backed jackals. Antelope species such as kudu, giraffe, impala, duiker, klipspringer, steenbok, bushbuck, and nyala can also be found. Additional species include elephants, wildebeest, zebras, white rhinos, waterbucks, warthogs, and large herds of buffalo.

Activities

Twice daily game drives in open safari vehicles are conducted by professional guides. The vehicles are well-stocked with comforts, including blankets for colder mornings and night drives, refreshments, snacks, and supplies such as ponchos, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Trackers, sourced locally from the native Shangaan communities, offer insights into fascinating traditions and customs. These trackers possess exceptional skills in tracking animals by observing spoor and subtle signs of movement in the bushveld.

Additional activities at the lodge or nearby include game walks, stargazing, birding, the Hoedspruit cheetah research project, Manyeleti community trips, panoramic tours, hot air ballooning, the Moholoholo animal rehabilitation center, Hoedspruit town tours, Jessica the Hippo interactions, and elephant encounters and rides.

Tintswalo Safari Lodge is the perfect destination for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking a luxurious Big Five safari experience.

Rate Excludes

Premium branded alcohol, transfers, and all other personal items are not included. Additional costs include a gate fee/landing fee of R40 per person.

Child Policy

• No children under 12 are permitted at the Main Lodge or Tree Houses.
• Children over 8 years old are allowed in the Grant Suite; however, meals will be served in the suite.
• Children of all ages are welcome at the Presidential Suite and the Manor House.
• Children may join game drives at the guide's discretion, depending on the child’s interaction level with wild game.
• A personalized children's program is available.