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    Tintswalo Safari Lodge at Manyeleti

    Nestled in the Manyeleti Reserve concession, within the Greater Kruger National Park, Tintswalo Safari Lodge offers a truly exclusive Big 5 experience. The area is unique for its minimal vehicle density providing guests with personal and dedicated game viewing and photography opportunities. The presence of water holes also attracts a variety of birdlife and wildlife.

    Ideal game drives take place in the early morning with the opportunity to enjoy breakfast in the bush. Game drive vehicles at Tintswalo Safari lodge are fully equipped to keep you comfortable during your Big 5 journey with blankets, binoculars, reference books, ponchos, and insect repellent. Follow your expert ranger on a bush walk for an up-close experience in the bush. Afternoons can be spent enjoying high-tea, relaxing at the pool, browsing the exclusive library or being pampered at the on-site spa. For a meaningful interactive experience, you can join a Manyeleti community trip.

    Raised wooden walkways through an ancient tree grove make Tintswalo Safari lodge a dreamy location off the beaten track. Set in pristine wilderness along a seasonal riverbed, the main lodge overlooks a waterhole frequented by thirsty game. Six luxury Explorer Suites as well as the Presidential Suite are linked to the main lodge by raised walkways, lit up by lanterns as the sun sets. Uniquely decorated rooms, named after 19th-century African explorers, combine old-world style with eco-chic modern touches. Tintswalo Safari lodge is the home of grand adventure and an opulent African paradise.

    Wildlife:

    • Highest population density of the Big 5 in South Africa and it is estimated that 1,500 lions, 1,000 leopards, 17,000 elephant, 48,000 buffalo and an excess of 2,000 rhinos live in the Kruger National Park.
    • Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena, warthog,  black-backed jackal, large herds of elephant and many other cat and antelope species.
    • Approximately 147 mammal species.
    • Over 500 bird species.

    Game Drives:

    • The game drives in the Kruger National Park are ranked some of the best in the world and you are likely to see all of the Big-5 in a 4 night stay.
    • Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
    • Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
    • Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
    • Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
    • Night drives and guided bushwalks are permitted.

    Activities & Facilities:

    • Game drives
    • Guided bushwalks
    • Stargazing
    • Birdwatching
    • Restaurant
    • Wine cellar
    • Open-air African Boma
    • Spa & Gym
    • Viewing deck
    • Bar & lounge
    • Elephant hide
    • Sleepout deck (homestead)

    Highlights:

    • A 5-star luxury safari experience by the renowned Tintswalo brand.
    • 24 000 hectare Manyeleti Private Game Reserve.
    • Expansive viewing deck and lounge overlooking the seasonal river.
    • 6 explorer suites, 1 two-bedroom Grant suite, 1 two-bedroom Presidential suite and a 5-bedroom exclusive use homestead is available catering for families.
    • Each suite features a private viewing deck with plunge pool.
    • Traditional cuisine served in various locations, including the open-air Boma under the stars.
    • Elephant hide offering a magical experience to view wildlife
    • Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
    • Renowned for close up sightings of the Big-5.

    Location:

    • Situated on the south eastern boundary of the Greater Kruger and shares fenceless borders directly with the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands and Timbavati game reserves.
    • The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

    Getting there:

    • Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to Tintswalo Safari Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
    • Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 60 minutes.
    • Flight time from Cape Town to Hoedspruit: 2 hours 30 minutes.
    • Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Tintswalo Safari Lodge take 60 minutes.

    Child Policy:

    • Tintswalo Safari Lodge welcomes children from 9 years at the main lodge.
    • Families with children 9 – 11 year must book a private vehicle.
    • Children aged 12 yrs and older permitted on schedules game drives.
    • Children of all ages are allowed in the Presidential Suite and Manor House.

     

    Special offers:

    • HONEYMOON SPECIAL:  The bride receives a 35% discount, plus extra honeymoon amenities.
    • Minimum 3 night stay required.
    • Valid all year round within 6 months of marriage.

    Inclusions & Exclusions:

    • Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
    • Additionally a private vehicle, private chef and butler are included with the presidential suite.
    • Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

    Rates:

    • The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
    • Rates are charged per person, per night
    • Single supplement of 50% applicable
    • Presidential & Grant suite are charged per unit based on 4 people sharing
    • Manor House is charged per unit based on 10 people sharing
    • Rates displayed are valid to 30 November 2024

    Seasons:

    • Peak season: 01 July to 31 August & 15 December to 15 January
    • High season: 16 March to 30 June 20 & 01 September to 30 November
    • Low season: 04 January – 19 December

    Accommodation Options

    Explorer Suite

    Sleeps 2 Adults

    Six elegant explorer suites are situated along the banks of the seasonal Nwaswitsontso River. Each unit boasts an exclusive deck and private plunge pool overlooking the riverbed in blissful privacy. Old-world charm and modern amenities are combined providing Read moreeach suite with luxurious en-suite bathrooms, an alfresco shower and a cozy fireplace. Less

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    Peak season $ 1,164 per per person, per night
    High Season $ 1,056 per person, per night
    Low Season $ 952 per person, per night

    Grant Suite

    Sleeps 4 Adults

    The Grant Suite is a spacious villa, accommodating up to four people in two luxuriously romantic suites. Each thatch-roofed suite boasts its own lavish bathroom, with views over the African wilderness. The home shares a lounge and an alluring deck with a Read morelarge plunge pool. Grant Suite guests are afforded their own private game viewing vehicle. Less

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    Peak season $ 5,388 per suite, per night
    High Season $ 4,914 per suite, per night
    Low Season $ 4,380 per suite, per night

    Baines Presidential Suite

    Sleeps 4 Adults

    The Presidential Suite is a luxurious two-bedroom safari retreat. Two bedrooms are connected by a beautiful lounge, dining, open plan kitchen and private deck with plunge pool. Each room features individual indoor/outdoor Read moreshowers and spacious en-suite bathrooms with claw-foot tubs. Presidential guests enjoy their own safari vehicle. Less

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    Peak season $ 6,008 per suite, per night
    High Season $ 5,466 per suite, per night
    Low Season $ 4,878 per suite, per night

    Manor House

    Sleeps 10 Adults

    The luxury Manor house boasts glorious views of the African bush, a family-size swimming pool and five spacious suites surrounded by a fenced garden with an outdoor patio and bar. The Manor House includes a private chef and butler, private safari vehicle Read more, private tracker, guide, and personalized children’s program. Less

    Refer to seasons and T&C's above

    Peak season $ 6,834 per unit, per night
    High Season $ 5,922 per unit, per night
    Low Season $ 5,016 per unit, per night

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