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Tintswalo Safari

5.0 star property
Colonial lodge with 4 restaurants and full-service spa

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Private pool
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Manor House | Bathroom
Grant Suite | Bathroom
Grant Suite

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$3,911
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Manyeleti Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
  • Place, Orpen Gate
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kruger National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Grant Suite

Grant Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Manor House | Living area

Manor House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

About the area

What's nearby

  • Orpen Gate - 19 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kruger National Park - 19 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 55 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 59 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AM Restaurant - ‬59 min drive

About this property

Tintswalo Safari

Colonial lodge with 4 restaurants and full-service spa
Tintswalo Safari is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Tintswalo Safari offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Tintswalo Safari. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial lodge.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Tintswalo Safari offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes fireplaces. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Bushwillow Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 9 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Boma
  • Bush Breakfast
  • Deck

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 130 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per person (one-way)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Tintswalo Safari Lodge Kruger National Park
Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Tintswalo Safari Kruger National Park
Tintswalo Safari Kruger Natio
Tintswalo Kruger National Park
Tintswalo Safari Lodge South Africa/Manyeleti Game Reserve
Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Tintswalo Safari Bushbuckridge
Tintswalo Safari Lodge Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tintswalo Safari?

Yep, Tintswalo Safari has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Tintswalo Safari?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tintswalo Safari on 16 Jan 2026 start from NZ$3,884.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Tintswalo Safari?

Yep, Bushwillow Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Tintswalo Safari have a pool?

Tintswalo Safari has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Tintswalo Safari?

Tintswalo Safari features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 4 restaurants. All guestrooms come with private plunge pools, deep soaking tubs and premium bedding.

What makes Tintswalo Safari a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples dining, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tintswalo Safari.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Tintswalo Safari?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Tintswalo Safari serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tintswalo Safari?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tintswalo Safari?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tintswalo Safari?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tintswalo Safari?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Tintswalo Safari Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. We had an absolutely amazing stay, from start to finish. Saw every kind of animal and the guides and staff could not be faulted. The food was incredible as well, and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best safari trip in South Africa

This hotel is amazing with everything you need for a safari vacation We stayed in explorer suite and the decorations were flawless. Your stay includes 2 daily safari at dawn and dusk, the guide is very informative and they are extremely safe. During the safari you embark to see the big5 , in your journey you will stop over for some nice treats. The staff is very welcoming, friendly and make the stay very special. They have elephants that regularly visit the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, wildlife visible from bedroom, fantastic staff and guide/tracker, great and charming way to spend an all-inclusive safari with a group of friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most amazing hotel and staff.

Had the most wonderful safari experience. Every day was an adventure and the staff went out of their way to make sure your stay was perfect. Our guide Christoff was knowledgable and a joy! The accommodation was idyllic. Could not speak highly enough of Tintswalo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tintswalo is Amazing

The trip was amazing. We were supposed to stay at Imbali, but we got a cancellation text day of check-in. We ended up staying at Tintswalo Lodge instead. Dave and Eric were our guide and tracker. They are amazing people and we learned so much from them. It was my wife's birthday and one day we went back to out room and a gift was waiting for her. We want to thank everyone at Tintswalo for making our stay so memorable. We feel like part of the family and look forward to seeing them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris , Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon Adventure!

What a fantastic experience! The staff at Tintswalo were more than accomadating. They recognized our honeymoon with a private wine cellar dinner and spa lunch! We are both big foodies as well! The dining was exquisite. The game viewing in the Manyeleti was superb. Both of the Tintswalo guides Christof and Allister worked tirelessly to find the big 5. They went out of their way with additional hikes. My wife and I were particularly thrilled following the lioness and her pride while we watched other competing males enter their territory. Thank you to our guide Christof, our spotter Happy, our butlers Shermaine and Kenneth, and the coordinating staff Emily and Simoné. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Afsheen, Falls Church, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience!

We came here for the first leg of our honeymoon and were blown away! First - the staff really cares and is motivated to make your stay perfect. They cater to your every need and request. The guide and tracker really make your trip. Tell them what you hope to see and they'll do their best to make it a reality. Andrew was our guide and he couldn't have been better for us. Our luck in animal sightings was abnormally good - we were fortunate enough to see EVERY animal that we came to see. This is unusual so do not be disappointed if you do not see everything - our friends who have been to South Africa multiple times said it just depends on animal behavior. We also liked that Tintswalo did not overcrowd their game drive vehicles as other nearby camps seemed to do. Dinner settings changed every night and they kept us entertained and excited. Extremely clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't hesitate to book

This is the most wonderful place we have ever been (frequent Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Carlton guests) - the service at Tintswalo was equal or better to these great five star hotel chains. Wonderful experience - authentic setting - unbeatable hospitality - everyone strived to ensure that we were happy and that we had everything we needed. We were so sad to leave and can't wait to be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recomend this lodge a 100%. Every thing was perfect, rooms, food, etc and the staff very friendly. Andrew was our game guide and was incredible. And Pardon the tracker was very nice. We saw the big five many times and a leopard hunting a baby impala.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Safari Experience!!!

We went to Tintswalo for our honeymoon and we really enjoyed our stay, I'd recommend this beautiful place! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Safari Experience!!!

We had an amazing experience in Tintswalo Safari Lodge! Very friendly staff, delicious food and amazing game drives!