Tintswalo Safari Lodge is a five‑star luxury safari retreat nestled in the private Manyeleti Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Timbavati, and Sabi Sands 

 

With only six Explorer Suites plus the two‑bedroom Grant Suite and generous Presidential Suite, the lodge offers bespoke service and unmatched privacy. 

 

Guests enjoy immersive wildlife encounters in one of the lowest vehicle‑density reserves in Greater Kruger, ensuring authentic Big Five experiences and sightings of cheetah, wild dog, abundant birdlife, and more .

 

Accommodations

Tintswalo’s accommodation reflects ultimate safari chic: Explorer Suites offer spacious interiors, indoor/outdoor showers, air conditioning, a private plunge pool on your deck, and views over a waterhole where elephants and other wildlife may pass by. 

 

For larger groups, the Grant Suite (two interleading suites) and Presidential Suite deliver expansive living areas, private vehicle, chef, butler, and exclusive amenities.

 

Décor evokes the spirit of 19th‑century African explorers with warm wood, elegant fabrics, and colonial detailing. Suites connect to the main lodge via raised wooden walkways toward the lounge, wine cellar, dining room, safari library, boutique, and romantic fireplace lounge.

 

Activities

The lodge curates personalized safari days—with early morning and late afternoon game drives in open vehicles, bush walks, and nocturnal drives with spotlights for owl and predator viewing. 

 

Conservation‑focused itineraries include rhino dehorning, hyena collaring, and insider-led bush walks. Sundowners in the bush and candlelit dinners back at the lodge punctuate the day, complemented by leisure time in the spa or lounge/library 

Manyeleti Nature Reserve.

 

Cuisine

Dining at Tintswalo is full‑board and tailored to both atmosphere and palate. Begin days with breakfast in the bush, followed by al fresco lunches or high teas, with elegant candlelit dinners in the main dining area. House drinks and minibar items are included; premium alcohol and cellar wines are available at an extra charge. 

 

The lodge emphasizes local, seasonal flavors and attentive service, often bringing surprising culinary touches that delight guests—making every meal an occasion.

 

Wellness

Wellness integrates seamlessly into the safari experience. Suites are equipped with plunge pools and lounging decks, perfect for post-game-drive unwind. The lodge spa employs internationally trained therapists using Elemis and Africology products to deliver stress‑melting massages and signature treatments . 

 

A complimentary back and shoulder massage is included per guest, and private time in the spa can be arranged around safari activity.

 

Why Tintswalo Stands Out

Tintswalo Safari Lodge delivers a refined fusion of intimate luxury, wildlife immersion, and cultural authenticity, perfect for discerning travelers seeking privacy, exceptional service, and immersive nature. 

 

The lodge is ideal for honeymooners, families booking the entire lodge, or travelers celebrating special occasions amid the splendour of the African bush.

 

Whether lounging poolside as elephants drink at the nearby waterhole or descending on safari by torchlight to track nocturnal life, Tintswalo crafts moments that merge adventure and elegance.

 

Exclusive Offer from Direct Travel (For Travel in 2025):

- Upgrades on arrival, subject to availability.

- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates).

- One Baker's Retreat Experience per person at Bushwillow Spa.

- One private dinner on the stargazing deck weather permitting, for maximum of 6 guests.

- All premium brand drinks, except French champagne (premium brand for Virtuoso guests only; non-Virtuoso guests only receive local and/or non-premium).

- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability.

- Complimentary Wi-Fi.