Sharing an unfenced boundary with the renowned Kruger National Park, the pristine private Manyeleti Game Reserve is home to the luxurious Tintswalo Safari Lodge.
Boasting one of the lowest vehicle densities in the Greater Kruger, Tintswalo Safari Lodge guests are spoiled to uninterrupted game viewing experiences in an untouched African wilderness.
The lodge suites are authentically decorated to reflect the intricate luxuries of colonial times and evoke the adventures of 19th-century explorers after which they’re named.
Tintswalo Safari Lodge is situated a short drive from the nearest local airport in Hoedspruit, or a scenic six-hour drive / shuttle from Johannesburg for those who enjoy a road-trip.
James Augustus Grant was a Scottish explorer of Africa who spent much of his time traversing the continent with the renowned John Hanning Speke, in search of the source of the Nile.
Grant was known for his loyalty, his resilience through tough times and his commitment to Speke’s voyage.
Named after the Scotsman, the Grant Suite is a spacious villa home, accommodating up to four people in two luxury suites.
Each suite boasts its own lavish bathroom, with views onto the African wilderness.
The home shares a comfortable lounge and a deck with a large plungepool, offering guests a central place to relax and enjoy time together while overlooking the bush.
The suite is connected to the main lodge by a raised wooden walkway that winds through the wilds.
Guests of the Grant Suite are catered for at Tintswalo Safari Lodge’s main lodge building, enjoying their meals on the main lodge deck, in the dining room, or in the wine cellar.
Grant Suite guests are afforded their own private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated tracker and guide, offering a truly exclusive safari experience.
The Grant Suite also makes for an idyllic family safari getaway, accommodating children aged 9 and upwards.
John Thomas Baines was a British artist who explored the wild lands of Africa and Australia, painting what he saw as he travelled.
Sleeping four people, Baines Presidential Suite is a perfect Safari home for families, or two couples.
Fully inclusive, Presidential guests can expect to be fully catered for, receive their own private game viewing vehicle, complete with ranger and tracker, and have their own butler and chef on hand.
Originally a Welshman, Henry Morton Stanley was the man famed for a discovery of a different kind, by finding the then ailing and lost David Livingstone.
The Stanley Suite is beautifully appointed double suite with a large sleigh bed.
Meal times are designed around the guest’s unique needs, to create the ultimate five-star dining experience.
Experience superb fine dining at Tintswalo Safari Lodge, where contemporary cuisine is created with only the freshest of ingredients.
Tintswalo Safari Lodge prides itself on offering guests an authentic African Safari experience.
Being located on prime territory, the Manyeleti Game Reserve is nestled amidst the unfenced borders of the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands and the Timbavati Reserves.
Sitting in the heart of very this wilderness region, Tintswalo guests are treated to every imaginable wildlife sighting, including the Big Five, a variety of birdlife and small game, and colossal herds of large game.
Tintswalo Safari Lodge’s guides are hand-picked from among the very best candidates, selected for their knowledge, their passion for wildlife and their personal ability to be-friend guests and keep them entertained for the long hours spent together on game drives.
Trackers are sourced locally, many hailing from the native Shangaan communities, offering guests insights into the region’s local tradition and folklore. The trackers are truly gifted in their ability to track animals, prior to the game drives, using spoor and subtle signs of movement left in the bushveld.
Game drives are conducted in open, four-wheel drive game viewing vehicles. The vehicles are well-stocked with every comfort, including blankets for chilly mornings and night drives, refreshments and snacks for peckish adventurers and more practical supplies such as ponchos, insect repellent and sunscreen.
The hotel can arrange specialist birding excursions within the Manyeleti Reserve with resident bird specialist.
Professional guides and trackers are trained to take guests on guided activities.
Walking is a wonderful and exhilarating way to appreciate the smaller insects, animals, tracks and plants of the bushveld.
This is a 3 hour excursion. Visiting the cheetah breeding project, you are taken on an educational tour to view the beautiful king Cheetah and other endangered species.
This is an early morning excursion, where you will fly over the bushveld in a hot air balloon to view the sunrise.
This excursion takes to you into the world heritage site of Kruger National Park where you can see the beautiful sights and animals.
This is a 2-3 hour informal excursion where the hotel takes you into the neighbouring community where many of staff live.
This a full day’s excursion where you visit the beautiful sights of God’s Window, the Three Rondawels and the nearby towns of Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest.
We have found that many guests have formed an interest in certain specialized areas from birds & trees to elephant, lion & photography.
The word Manyeleti means ‘the place of the stars’ and Tintswalo boasts a powerful mead telescope for a special stargazing adventure.
Whether you’re planning a unique wedding in the wilderness, a corporate getaway for your well-deserving team or an intimate escape for your celebration, the hotel provides a beautiful venue, as well as exclusive accommodation at the lodge.
TINTSWALO SAFARI LODGE
Manyeleti Game Reserve Kruger National Park Mpumalanga 1350South Africa