Tintswalo Safari
Orpen Road, Kruger National Park 1350 South Africa
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#1 of 6 lodges in Manyeleti Game Reserve
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Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Nestled within the Manyeleti Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger Region near Hoedspruit, South Africa, Tintswalo Safari stands out as a 5-star safari destination. Immerse yourself in conservation activities, including the delicate process of rhino dehorning, the strategic collaring of spotted hyenas, invigorating bush walks, and captivating late-night drives to witness the nocturnal predators in their natural habitat. Tintswalo Safari truly offers a luxurious escape in the heart of the wild, where every moment becomes an unforgettable adventure.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
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Free breakfast
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Airport transportation
Spa
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Mosquito net
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
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24-hour front desk
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Bridal suite
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
Orpen Road, Kruger National Park 1350 South Africa
Getting there
Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport
21.1 km•
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Ulusaba Airport
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5.0
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Tintswalo Safari hotel garners high praise for its luxurious and spacious rooms, which many guests find impeccably clean and beautifully adorned with African-inspired decor. The personalized and professional service is consistently lauded by guests, who feel their needs are attentively catered to.
The lodge's traditional atmosphere is widely appreciated, especially its commitment to conservation. Luxurious amenities, such as private suites with plunge pools and well-stocked fridges, along with the highly popular game drives, ensure a memorable stay for many travelers.
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Luxurious
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after several days on a small boat on the Chobe River (to which all the animals came down to drink) we spent 3 or 4 nights at Tintswalo. There is a watering hole off the lodge deck and twice daily whole elephant families, only 10 feet away, would come to drink. Each couple or family slept in a separate lodge, each with its own shower and deck, and separated enough that one could not see or hear the next lodge. Morning breakfasts and dinners were bountiful and delicious, and each evening's jeep safari was interrupted by an impromptu stop for gin and tonic. The trekkers and guides were completely familiar with the animals: one evening our guide heard a nearby distress cry from a zebra. We were made to pile back into the jeeps and a 3 minute ride away came across a pride of lions tearing into the steaming body of a zebra; even as a large hippo watched the bloody feast for a few minutes before ambling away. Would I go again? in a heartbeat.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lisa Goosen, Owner at Tintswalo Safari
Responded 16 Feb 2024
We're thrilled to receive your positive review! Thank you for sharing your experiences at Tintswalo Safari Lodge. It's always rewarding to know that our guests had a memorable time. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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This lodge and resort in The Manyeleti is a good and exclusive as one can find. There are 8 separate “suites”, individual buildings with a huge lobby, bar and elephant water station just off the deck. My family came for my wife’s 60th birthday and rented the “Manor House”. There are 5 bedrooms and the house includes a chef (Linda - male), Butler (Patience - female), cleaning staff, two game drives per day with amazing guide Daniel and tracker (Pardon). I cannot find enough superlatives to describe the food, schedule, game drives, views, hosting, wildlife and experience. I, honestly, have never had a better experience and our family ranged in age from 4 months to 77 years, including newlyweds and high schoolers. 5 stars is not enough.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent a wonderful family Christmas here with staff who felt like family when we left.
We were incredibly well looked after and had some unbelievable game viewings. The guides all work together to ensure that as large an area as possible is covered so absolutely nothing is missed. There are so many special touches everywhere and the staff are all incredibly attentive.
Our luggage didn’t arrive with us and that could have made for a very stressful situation. Luckily they have a very well stocked shop which added to our very limited wardrobe. It was challenging but they took the stress out of the whole thing by constantly calling the airline (thanks to Tamsyn & Mimi) & then arranging for it all to be transported back to the lodge as & when it arrived.
We’ll be back folks
L,xxx
We were incredibly well looked after and had some unbelievable game viewings. The guides all work together to ensure that as large an area as possible is covered so absolutely nothing is missed. There are so many special touches everywhere and the staff are all incredibly attentive.
Our luggage didn’t arrive with us and that could have made for a very stressful situation. Luckily they have a very well stocked shop which added to our very limited wardrobe. It was challenging but they took the stress out of the whole thing by constantly calling the airline (thanks to Tamsyn & Mimi) & then arranging for it all to be transported back to the lodge as & when it arrived.
We’ll be back folks
L,xxx
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Lisa Goosen, Owner at Tintswalo Safari
Responded 16 Feb 2024
A big thank you for your wonderful review! It warms our hearts to hear that you enjoyed your time with us at Tintswalo Safari Lodge. We strive to create magical moments, and your feedback motivates us to continue exceeding expectations. See you again soon!
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Where do we start! Our stay at Tintswalo was the most dreamy experience! We cannot say enough good things about our stay. The staff went above and beyond to give us the experience of a lifetime - very attentive and kind. Our room, pool, and patio had a wonderful view of the pathway the elephants took to get to the watering hole. We saw elephants passing by all day just meters away! The game drives are incredible, our guides Daniel and Pardon were the best and extremely knowledgeable, we felt truly immersed in the bush and amongst the animals, while still respecting them and their space. Daniel positioned us to allow a lot of the animals to come to us, and they did, rather than forcing the experience or making them uncomfortable. The respect Daniel and Pardon had for them was a huge standout for us, as not all guides at other lodges follow this rule. The food was incredible, as were the variety of settings we went to for brunch or dinner. Lonic always looked out for us and what we wanted, with a mimosa in hand for when we returned from morning drives. The turndown service was personal, with notes written by our housekeeper and towel animals on our bed! If you are looking for a dream safari experience, being surrounded by the kindest people and feeling like a part of the family at the end of your trip, this is the lodge for you.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Lisa Goosen, Owner at Tintswalo Safari
Responded 16 Feb 2024
A heartfelt thank you for your positive review! We are honored that you chose Tintswalo Safari Lodge, and we're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time. Your satisfaction is our reward, and we can't wait to have you back for another incredible safari experience.
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Tintswalo truly goes above and beyond to create a personalized luxurary Safari experience.
The safari drives were such a fun experience. Our guide Dave and tracker Wellcent were very knowledgeable, friendly, and down to explore every part of the reserve to help us spot the most animals. The suites and the lodge in its entirety were decorated with the most beautifully curated collection of African inspired furniture and art. We truly felt submerged in the spirit of the bush.
The food was also delicious. There was a large variety of options offered during each meal, including more traditional and local delicacies.
Overall, we had the best honeymoon! We can't wait until we are lucky enough to come back and visit Tintswalo.
The safari drives were such a fun experience. Our guide Dave and tracker Wellcent were very knowledgeable, friendly, and down to explore every part of the reserve to help us spot the most animals. The suites and the lodge in its entirety were decorated with the most beautifully curated collection of African inspired furniture and art. We truly felt submerged in the spirit of the bush.
The food was also delicious. There was a large variety of options offered during each meal, including more traditional and local delicacies.
Overall, we had the best honeymoon! We can't wait until we are lucky enough to come back and visit Tintswalo.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Lisa Goosen, Owner at Tintswalo Safari
Responded 14 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re truly honored that you chose Tintswalo Safari Lodge for your honeymoon, and we’re delighted to hear that it was everything you hoped for. Dave and Wellcent will be thrilled to know how much you enjoyed your safari drives with them—they love sharing their knowledge and passion for the bush. It’s wonderful that the lodge’s décor and ambiance added to your experience, helping you feel immersed in the beauty of Africa. Our culinary team will also be pleased to hear that you enjoyed the variety of meals, including our local delicacies. We look forward to the day when we can welcome you back for more unforgettable moments at Tintswalo!
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We stayed for three nights in mid-June 2023, and we travelled as two couples (50s/60s). While we hoped the Baine Presidential Suite would be the highlight of our trip, unfortunately it was not.
We experienced a number of serious issues which required both onsite and post-visit escalation, including to the CEO of the Tintswalo Group.
We reached a resolution, including promises that no other guests should ever experience what we did, so we do not want to sound too negative.
We would however recommend anyone thinking of thinking of staying in that particular suite dig deeply into what the experience will be including meals (prepared in the main kitchen and brought to the suite, fully prepared in the suite or something else, are they served buffet style or plated etc); drinks and mini-bar (what is the process for having things you like on hand, what specific items cost extra – not vague “premium or speciality”), condition of the suite (recent, dated photos would be useful), butler (is the person a restaurant waiter doing their best or a properly trained butler), flexibility (if you want something other than 3 meals a day how does it work).
The safaris were tailored to what we wanted which was to find the elusive leopard and which we achieved twice so a big thank you to our tracker and guide.
We experienced a number of serious issues which required both onsite and post-visit escalation, including to the CEO of the Tintswalo Group.
We reached a resolution, including promises that no other guests should ever experience what we did, so we do not want to sound too negative.
We would however recommend anyone thinking of thinking of staying in that particular suite dig deeply into what the experience will be including meals (prepared in the main kitchen and brought to the suite, fully prepared in the suite or something else, are they served buffet style or plated etc); drinks and mini-bar (what is the process for having things you like on hand, what specific items cost extra – not vague “premium or speciality”), condition of the suite (recent, dated photos would be useful), butler (is the person a restaurant waiter doing their best or a properly trained butler), flexibility (if you want something other than 3 meals a day how does it work).
The safaris were tailored to what we wanted which was to find the elusive leopard and which we achieved twice so a big thank you to our tracker and guide.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Tintswalo Game Lodge was an amazing experience from the spectacular game viewing to the beautiful rooms, to the delicious food served in various locations. The guides and trackers were knowledgeable and interesting and worked hard to find animals to view. Our housekeeper came twice a day and made us feel very cared for and spoiled. The staff worked hard to make every meal interesting and delicious. This was an incredible experience and one we will always remember. We feel very grateful to have experienced Tintswalo and all it had to offer.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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This place is truly incredible – from the game drives, to the meals (ask for the turkey burgers!), to the hospitality and friendliness of every employee, to the cleanliness, to the attention to detail for everything (we had a gluten & dairy-free family member, and everyone made sure she felt included by cooking the same meals but accomodating to her restrictions!), all the way to facility itself!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Tintswalo provided a personalized touch with everything they did: from the quick check-in chats with staff members to ensure that they were providing the best service, to the daily towel animal figurines left each day in our room. The food is delicious and you are always kept well fed and in beautiful and notable locations. The safari drives were typically quite private, often going the full drive without seeing another vehicle. The safari guide ranger and tracker excelled at locating and personalizing sightings, and you often can see game at the lodge while you are in your room or eating a meal. Overall Tintswalo delivers on providing a lasting sense of tintswalo ('the intangible feeling of peace, love and gratitude') and you will truly feel a part of their family by the end of your stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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I couldn’t have greater things to say about our trip to tinswalo lodge in south africa. My wife and I went for our honeymoon and our expectations were far exceeded in every aspect. The rooms were cleaned daily and were spacious, the game drives were incredible and the staff was attentive and informative with whatever help we might need. Dan, Pardon, and Tamsyn made our honeymoon one that we will cherish for our lifetimes. Thank you again Tinswalo Lodge!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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It depends on which properties you are going to visit. I have found after 15 + stays at Tintswalo properties that there isn't a hard fast rule. It usually depends on how busy they are, who arrives when, how many are in your party. They try not to crowd the vehicles.
Hi Larry,
As our friends have already recommended, pack for layered clothing. May is the beginning of Winter here, but the days are mild. Have warm jackets for your morning and evening game drives, but we'll keep you warm too, with hot water bottles, blankets, and steaming coffee!
Remember a hat and sunglasses, our southern hemisphere sun can be harsh.
We can't wait to host you, Larry, see you in May!
We saw everything! Within our first five minutes out saw a lioness with her cubs. Saw a pair of cheetahs and both a male and female leopards on two separate occasions within three days.
Jwb answered this well. But I will say one of the best drives that we had during our stay was at night. We chased a leopard and ran into 3 lionesses in the pitch black. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Alistair and Foster were the BEST driver/tracker team.
Sorry -- just seeing this question. We flew into the larger airport and yes there was a fee. All non-premium alcohol is included. BTW, you will love this place. The lion prides are on Face Book so you can follow them after leaving. Really cool
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RÂ 35,147 - RÂ 47,925 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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8
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tintswalo Safari
What are some of the property amenities at Tintswalo Safari ?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Tintswalo Safari ?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Tintswalo Safari ?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Tintswalo Safari ?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Tintswalo Safari ?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Tintswalo Safari have airport transportation?
Yes, Tintswalo Safari offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Tintswalo Safari ?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tintswalo Safari ?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Is Tintswalo Safari accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.