Tintswalo Lapalala Lodge

From ZAR 4750 pps

Tintswalo Lapalala is a family-friendly camp, offering seven luxury tented suites with private plunge pools, including two 2-bedroom family suites, all with views overlooking the rolling mountains and plains of the malaria-free Waterberg region. Accommodating up to 16 adults and 4 children.

The Tintswalo Lapalala lodge is a tented, eco-friendly camp which is completely off the grid, and solely run by solar power. Travelers can enjoy all themodern comforts of a luxury lodge whilst still experiencing the true beauty of the bush.

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Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Overview

Luxury Tent

Luxury Tented Suite with en-suite bathroom, outside bath, private plunge pool.

Luxury Tent (Family)

Luxury Tented Suite with en-suite bathroom, outside bath, private plunge pool. Adjacent children’s bedroom.

Superior Luxury Tent

Luxury Tented Suite with en-suite bathroom, outside bath, private plunge pool.

Superior Luxury Family Suite Xhosa

The two adjoining Xhosa Superior Luxury Suites each have a large private veranda and a private plunge pool.

All Room Amenities:

Tea & Coffee Facilities
Mini bar
Electronic room safe
Aircon
Wood burning fireplace
Private deck with plunge pool
Hair dryer with a vanity table
General room amenities and bug spray
We use Africology bathroom products
We use organic bug spray & natural pesticides

Lodge Features:

Luxury lounge area with fireplace
Wooden decks overlooking the waterhole frequented by wildlife
Swimming pool at main lodge and all the suites
Free Wi-Fi
Library lounge and TV is available
Boutique gift shop with a fine selection of curios & gift items all locally sourced
Sleep out deck at the lodge (extra charge)
Flycatcher Spa
Breakfast and picnics in the bush, weather dependent
Sundowner & bush drinks

Activities on offer at Tintswalo Lapalala:

Game drives – Open 4x4 safari vehicles are equipped with radios for communication, ponchos for wet weather and individual blankets for the early morning and evening chill, and spot lights for night game viewing
Our experienced guides are “Field Guide Association” accredited and they offer interpretive and educational game drives through the reserve and offer stories of the local culture and traditions
Fishing on the 37km untouched Palala River • Guests can enjoy picnics along the riverbed and can spend a day in nature. Weather dependent.
Hikes to the iron age sites to view ancient historical artifacts • Visit the well preserved bushman rock paintings • Bushwalks – Interactive bush walks, insight into our wildlife, fauna, flora and bird life
Private birding or photographic safaris are also available on request
Excursions to the Lapalala Wilderness School can be arranged, where guests may interact with the children and teachers in their quest for conservation of the African bush veld
Barge river cruise along the river for up to 8 guests (extra charge)
Sleep out deck at the lodge (extra charge)
Look out deck in the reserve where you can sleep-out and have dinner, with shower and toilet facilities (extra charge)

Childrens Activities:

Children’s activity program – Tintswalo guides offer an exciting activity program to keep our young visitors entertained
Baking with the chefs
Learn tracking and signs with the guides
Kids activity bag with goodies
Simple kids meals as per request
Childminder as per request at an extra charge
Request the kids activity page for more information

The Lapalala Wilderness Reserve was founded in 1981 by conservation leaders, Dale Parker and Clive Walker, just 3.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. The Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness establishment continues this legacy of nature preservation by remaining environmentally conscious and completely off the grid.

At just under 50 000 hectares the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve is home to a plethora of wild game and forms part of the UNESCO-declared Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, and is sure to delight guests with engaging wildlife sightings in one of Africa’s most diverse ecological settings. The Reserve is also known for its research and breeding programs of rare and endangered species as well as the environmental education program it delivers to school communities from around South Africa.

The Lapalala reserve boasts an abundance of game:

147 Mammal species
300 Bird species
50 Fish species
33 Amphibian species
114 Reptile species

Relax, Breathe, Become one with nature!

Tintswalo Lapalala Lodge’s Paradise Spa offers guests the opportunity to relax and be pampered in natural surroundings with only the sounds and smells of the wilderness.

Standard Inclusions:

Accommodation
All meals daily
House wines, local beers, soft drinks & hot beverages
2 game drives per day with refreshments
Wi-Fi at the main Lodge and the suites
Transfers from Eastgate. Pick up time will be at 13h00 and drop off time at 12h00
Bushdrinks & sundowner stops

Standard Exclusions:

Any transfers required outside normal gate transfers, will be an additional charge of R500 per transfer vehicle
Premium brand alcohol, spirits and wines
Spa services
All unspecified items and gratuities
Curio shop items
Laundry

Facilities

Air Conditioning

Bath

Boma

Pool

WiFi

Lounge

Dining Area

Fire Place

Safe

Viewing Deck

Solar Power

Library

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