Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Kruger National Park


With eight individually styled suites, each named after a famous African explorer, Tintswalo has more personality than most lodges. With large private terraces, private plunge pools and a lovely bush setting this place wears its five stars effortlessly. Excellent guides, too, are a feature.


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