Tintswalo Safari

Accommodation Description

Tintswalo Safari is a five-star lodge located within the pristine Manyeleti Nature Reserve, a private concession sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Timbavati, and Sabi Sands. The lodge offers an exclusive safari experience with just six Explorer Suites, the spacious Baines Presidential Suite, and the two-bedroom Grant Family Suite. Each suite is luxuriously furnished, combining contemporary comforts with an authentic African safari atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto private decks overlooking the wilderness, ensuring wildlife sightings from the privacy of your room. En-suite bathrooms feature indoor and outdoor showers or baths, and each suite is air-conditioned. Guests enjoy personalised service with all meals, selected beverages, and twice-daily guided game drives included. The lodge also offers a main lounge, bar, dining deck, wine cellar, and swimming pool, creating a refined yet immersive bush experience.

Setting Description

Situated in the 24,000-hectare Manyeleti Nature Reserve, Tintswalo Safari boasts exceptional biodiversity and minimal vehicle density, ensuring uncrowded, exclusive game viewing. The reserve is known as “the Place of the Stars” in Shangaan, offering vast open savannahs, rivers, hills, and woodlands that host the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog, and over 500 bird species. Morning and evening game drives, guided by expert trackers and rangers, offer close encounters with wildlife, while conservation-focused activities such as rhino dehorning and predator research provide deeper insight into protecting Africa’s ecosystems. Between safaris, guests can relax at the pool, enjoy wine tastings in the cellar, or indulge in spa treatments. With its prime location, exclusive atmosphere, and emphasis on conservation, Tintswalo Safari creates an unforgettable blend of luxury and wilderness.

What We Love

-Intimate lodge with only eight luxury suites including family and presidential options

-Prime game-viewing area with Big Five, wild dog, and cheetah sightings

-Twice-daily game drives with professional trackers and rangers

-Main deck, pool, and suites overlook the wilderness for all-day sightings

-Conservation experiences, from rhino protection to predator collaring