Our family just returned from a four night trip to Tintswalo. It was
AMAZING. We were fortunate enough to stay in the Presidential Suite,
a two bedroom gorgeous suite with its own plunge pool and an enormous
back deck. It had claw foot tub, great linens and a full kitchen completely stocked.
I loved the attention to detail like the notes left bedside at night for our boys, and my husband loved the privacy. Julie, the housekeeper was lovely - she attended to the room
at least twice a day during our stay.
One night after a long game drive, we returned to rooms with hot baths prepared and rose petals strewn about. During our time there, we saw an elephant lumber by, an extended family
of monkeys play in the trees and on our roof, and any number of exquisite birds take
roost just outside the windows. Our two sons, ages 13 and 16 loved the
twice daily game drives. Our driver Darren was knowledgable and adventurous. We saw
four of the big five, learned about the constellations and got to see the South African wilderness in its finest.He handled what threatened to be a charging elephant with great finesse.
One evening at dusk, he and our guide Eric (our kids favorite) set up a table of appetizers and drinks directly in front of area where two male hippos were playing. Another time we stopped our vehicle under a magnificent canopy of stars to listen to the night sounds. At the lodge, Johan the chef serves delicious meals three times each day. Local, fresh, organic ingredients all thoughtfully prepared. Whether it was dinner in the wine cellar, an BBQ outside surrounded by torch light, or an elegant lunch on the deck watching grazing wildebees, the dining staff made sure that each meal was an experience. Edwin, who walked us out to suite each day was such a gentleman. You never know what might be near - in fact, the last day I chased
four large male baboons off our deck! We met a diverse group of other guests, all
in agreement that Tinswalo is phenomenal whether you a couple, family or traveling alone.
You will not regret staying at this magnificent lodge. From the minute Ronel and others greet you, you know that they are determined to anticipate every need. If you are planning a trip to South Africa, do not miss Tinswalo.

Incredible setting, great food, friendly staff and most luxurious accommodation. Tintswalo really has it all! Skip the commercialized and overcrowded Kruger Park and Sabi Sands and escape to this piece of paradise. You will not be disappointed and you'll walk away with new friends. Everything is just perfect!

Our family of 10, aged 4 to 70 spent two and a half fabulous days at Manor House. We were impressed by the staff, warm and welcoming, everybody doing their outmost to make our stay extraordinary. Our guide Patrick and the tracker Alfred helped us experience the most exciting safaris where we saw all the big fives, except for the leopard. We were close to a herd of 400 buffalos, a group of 17 giraffes, 5 small lion cubs, a pair of lions mating, and much, much more. In between the safaris we were taken well care of by the house staff treating us to delicious meals. Manor House is perfect for children as it is fenced in and has a small swimming pool. Animals visited the water hole outside the fence. Haege