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Tintswalo Manor Reopens Following Extensive Upgrades

Tintswalo Manor in Greater Kruger has reopened in time for the summer holiday season after comprehensive renovations that include refurbished rooms, new flooring and a new roof. The exclusive-use lodge is situated in the heart of the pristine Manyeleti Game Reserve, accommodating up to ten guests in five spacious en-suite bedrooms.

Refreshed interiors have elevated the Manor’s elegant aesthetic while preserving the classic safari charm and character for which it is renowned. Designed as a private retreat for families or groups travelling together, Tintswalo Manor offers a sanctuary of comfort, connection, and adventure. Inviting shared lounge and dining areas flow onto expansive, shaded verandas, where guests can unwind, dine, and soak in views of the African bush. An open-air bar and lounge provide unobstructed, front-row views of a frequented waterhole with wildlife activity around the clock, while lush lawns surrounding the swimming pool provide a refreshing retreat on hot summer days.

The Manyeleti Game Reserve encompasses 27,000 hectares of untouched wilderness with unfenced borders to the Kruger National Park, and the Timbavati and Sabi Sand reserves. Tintswalo Safari, which includes Tintswalo Manor, is one of only four commercial lodges operating within this exclusive reserve, ensuring a rare sense of seclusion and immersion in nature. The reserve is celebrated for its rich biodiversity and exceptional wildlife sightings, including the famed Big Five, along with abundant birds, antelope, and elusive smaller predators. Its thriving ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

At Tintswalo Manor, guests enjoy the exclusivity of a private lodge supported by a dedicated hospitality team. The experience includes the services of a personal chef, butler, housekeeping staff, and a private game ranger with a safari vehicle. Twice-daily game drives are tailored to guests’ interests, delivering unforgettable encounters, from lions on the hunt to elephants gathering at nearby waterholes.

Tintswalo Manor is safely enclosed with game fencing, offering peace of mind while maintaining proximity to the wild surroundings. Families are well catered for with a Kids’ Programme designed to entertain and educate. Children can participate in ranger-led tracking activities, scavenger hunts, baking sessions and beading workshops, ensuring a memorable safari experience for young explorers.

Meals are served on the terrace, or in enchanting bush locations where guests enjoy open-fire breakfasts and boma dinners beneath the stars. For an added sense of adventure, guests may book the sleep-out treehouse, a romantically appointed hideaway for two beneath a Weeping Boer Bean tree. This magical experience offers a night under the stars with modern comforts and access to amenities within the fenced Manor grounds.

Tintswalo Manor is easily accessible from Hoedspruit Airport or approximately six hours’ drive from Johannesburg. Rates include all meals, house beverages, daily laundry, and safari activities, ensuring a seamless, all-inclusive stay. With its private pool, personalised service, prime waterhole views, and twice-daily game drives, the newly upgraded Tintswalo Manor stands ready to welcome guests seeking an exclusive and unforgettable safari retreat.

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