Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Kruger National Park–>Manyeleti Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Couple/Romantic, Family |

The culturally significant Manyeleti Private Game Reserve occupies a prime ecological position, sharing unfenced borders and a wandering population of wild and wonderful animals with the Kruger, Sabi Sands, and Timbavati Game Reserves. Occupied and operated by the resident Mnisi tribe of the area, who themselves share generations worth of history with the area, and who now remain committed to promoting and protecting this exquisite summer paradise.

Tintswalo: “love or gratitude felt from receiving a gift”. Located along the banks of a gorgeous seasonal river, open to the wide plains and restless birdlife of the Manyeleti, Tintswalo Safari Lodge is luxury bush accommodation at its most beautiful. The wooden accompaniment of heels on raised walkways provides an overtone for the rustic, charming experience of this holiday home. Scenic and decorated in a distinct, authentic nineteenth century African explorer motif, each unit drinking in the magnificent views that abound. Tintswalo Lodge is a show stopping game lodge that pulls no punches and leaves guests with the unmistakable glow of a trip to the park well spent!

Accommodation

Tintswalo Lodge offers guests luxury accommodation in seven secluded and unique suites, each with its own air conditioning, fire place, indoor and outdoor showers, a private plunge pool and bar, and a view of the waterhole below Sycamore grove.

Livingston Suite is a warm, friendly twin or double luxury suite.

Burton Suite, named after the famous English translator for the original Arabian Nights, Richard Burton – an opulent twin or double suite.

Speke Suite, a large luxury unit named after the popular John Hanning Speke.

Stanley Suite is a stunnigly attractive suite that sports a generous sleigh bed, and is named after Welshman, Henry Morton Stanley.

Thomas Baines‘ eponymous suite forms part of the Presidential Suite, and functions either as part of the lodge, or as private accommodation. It sleeps four.

The Presidential Suite

Comprised of two individual, full sized suites, The Presidential Suite has a large, cozy living area with an attached open plan kitchen. Suited to family, or guest groups with a preference for privacy and exclusivity, the suite connects its two constituent suites via a lounge, dining and open plan kitchen area. It features a private plunge pool, DSTV and a playstation.

Manor House

This thatched luxury unit offers an attractive, aquamarine swimming pool and relaxing patio, as well as the traditional warmth associated with a boma. The house itself has three double rooms, with en-suite bathrooms, one with an optional children’s bedroom, as well as air conditioning, mosquito net drapes, and a helpful children’s educational program service which guests may tailor to suit their schedules or needs.

Wildlife

“Home to some of the best game viewing in South Africa”, Manyeleti Private Game Reserve offers its guests huge selections of lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and rhino to spot on their excursions into the veld, as well as ample opportunities to enjoy thriving birdlife nestled among lush vegetation.

Conferences

Wedding Facilities

Capacity and Rates

Wedding accommodation at Tintswalo Lodge is available for a minimum of two nights at a time, for a maximum of 100 guests (on special arrangement with management). The standard rate is R5600 per person sharing.

Inclusions and Services

Included in the standard rate are one guided safari activity per day, non alcoholic welcome drinks, meals, teas and coffees, laundry, bride and bridesmaid’s fruit and sparkling wine platter, turndown service for all guests on last night, his and hers hydrobath for the bride and groom, SOS insurance for emergency medical evacuation, and VAT.

Additional decor and flower arrangements are available through the lodge itself, as well as wedding cake, minister services, and spa packages.

More Info

Children
Children of all ages are welcome at Tintswalo Lodge.
Children under 12 years 50%.
Children under 3 years complimentary).

Directions

• BY AIR:

• O R Tambo Johannesburg International – Hoedspruit

• Cape Town International – Hoedspruit

• Transfers to lodge are available

• CHARTER FLIGHTS:

• Private charters on request

• Helicopter transfers on request

• Privately owned aircrafts

• Indemnity Form to be completed prior to arrival.

• BY ROAD:

• From Hazyview

• Follow the R40 towards Klaserie and turn right onto the R531 towards the Kruger Orpen Gate.

• After approximately 40 km you will see the entrance gate to the Manyeleti Reserve on your right hand side.

• Once in the reserve, follow the signs to the lodge.

• Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way – if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

• From Eastgate / Hoedspruit Airport

• Turn right and then turn left onto the R40.

• Continue along here, and turn left onto the R531 towards the Kruger Orpen Gate, and follow the directions as above.

• From Johannesburg / Pretoria

• Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank / eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12).

• Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast / eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza).

• Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 and then take the R36 to Lydenburg / Mashishing.

• Follow the R36 to Ohrigstad, go through the Strydom Tunnel and take the R527 to Hoedspruit.

• Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie, and continue along this road until you turn left onto the R531 towards the Kruger Orpen Gate.

• Follow the directions as above.

• From Kruger National Park / Orpen Gate

• Exit the Park, and continue along the R531. You will see the entrance gate to the Manyeleti Reserve on your left hand side.

GPS: -24.588768 (latitude), 31.396415 (longitude)