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.
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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.
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.
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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 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 31 December 2025
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
- Rates are charged per person, per night
- Single supplement of 50% applicable
- Rates displayed are valid until 04 January 2026
Seasons
- Peak season: 01 July to 31 August & 15 December to 15 January
- High season: 16 March – 30 June 20 & 01 September – 30 November
- Low season: 16 January – 15 March & 01 December – 14 December
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Explorer Suite
Six elegant explorer suites are situated along the banks of the seasonal Nwaswitsontso River. Each unit boasts an exclusive deck and private Read more plunge pool overlooking the riverbed in blissful privacy. Old-world charm and modern amenities are combined providing each suite with luxurious en-suite bathrooms, an alfresco shower and a cozy fireplace. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 6,533per person per night |
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| High Season | $ 5,958per person per night |
| Low Season | $ 5,310per person per night |
Grant Suite
The Grant Suite is a spacious villa, accommodating up to four people in two luxuriously romantic suites. Each thatch-roofed suite boasts Read moreits own lavish bathroom, with views over the African wilderness. The home shares a lounge and an alluring deck with a large plunge pool. Grant Suite guests are afforded their own private game viewing vehicle. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 1,328per suite, per night |
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| High Season | $ 1,270per suite, per night |
| Low Season | $ 866per suite, per night |
Baines Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is a luxurious two-bedroom safari retreat. Two bedrooms are connected by a beautiful lounge, dining, open plan kitchen Read moreand private deck with plunge pool. Each room features individual indoor/outdoor showers and spacious en-suite bathrooms with claw-foot tubs. Presidential guests enjoy their own safari vehicle. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 7,284per suite, per night |
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| High Season | $ 6,627per suite, per night |
| Low Season | $ 5,914per suite, per night |
Manor House
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 Read morewith an outdoor patio and bar. The Manor House includes a private chef and butler, private safari vehicle , private tracker, guide, and personalized children’s program. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 8,285per unit, per night |
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| High Season | $ 7,180per unit, per night |
| Low Season | $ 6,082per unit, per night |
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