Tintswalo at Lapalala Is Located in the 44,500 Hectare Malaria-Free
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Tintswalo at Lapalala is located in the 44,500 hectare malaria-free Lapalala Wilderness Traditi onal cuisine is served in various locati ons around the lodge, including unforgett able Reserve, a short 3 hour drive, or 30 minute ti cketed fl ight, north of Johannesburg in the boma dinners enjoyed beneath the sparkling Milky Way, or indulgent al fresco meals shared greater Waterberg area. on the expansive open lodge deck. Bordered by private game sanctuaries, the sheer expanse of this unspoiled biosphere area results in no light polluti on, and dramati c star-gazing on cloudless nights. Enjoying its sheltered Tintswalo at Lapalala’s main lodge lounge provides warmth and ambience with its large locati on, the Lapalala Wilderness also off ers security for the herds of buff alo, black and white fi replace, and guests are able to reconnect with home and work via the lodge’s free WiFi rhino, sable and roan antelope that are all bred on the reserve. Twenty-seven kilometres of service. Surrounded on one side by a large relaxati on deck overlooking a busy watering hole, pristi ne river meander through the reserve, providing opportuniti es to boat, fi sh and swim in guests are invited to take a refreshing dip in the lodge’s crystalline swimming pool as they the rapids, or simply enjoy the peaceful magnifi cence of a water-rich scenery, teeming with watch herds of game wander by. birdlife. For guests with a parti cular penchant for leisure, the Tintswalo at Lapalala bouti que curio The Tintswalo at Lapalala lodge is a tented, eco-friendly camp and totally off the grid. Enjoy store is brimming with memorabilia and trinkets to take home. all the modern comforts of a luxury lodge. As there are only two commercial lodges on the reserve, vehicle density is very low, making it one of the most undisturbed safari experiences within the region. The experienced guides and trackers ensure that guests have a high quality, varied and interacti ve game and wilderness experience. 1 Eight tented suites overlook a large plain with a watering hole that is frequently visited by • Accommodation with all meals wildlife. The suites are linked to each other and to the main lodge by raised wooden walk ways. • House wines, local beers & soft beverages • 4 luxury tented suites with indoor/outdoor shower and bath, and private plunge pool • Wilderness activities listed • 2 super luxury tented suites with a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom, private lounge, • Game drives with refreshments outdoor shower and private plunge pool • Teas & coffee • 2 superior luxury suites (not tent) with en-suite bathroom, and a private plunge pool • Premium brand alcohol, and/or unspecified items • All transfers & extra excursions • Luxury lounge area with fireplace • Gratuities, spa services & curio shop items • Transfers to/from reserve airstrip • Conservation/gate levy • Boutique gift shop with a fine selection of curios • Wooden decks overlooking the frequented waterhole • 2 wilderness activities per day • Swimming pool • Laundry – complimentary Various dining areas are scheduled to give guests the ultimate bush experience: • Children are allowed at the lodge, but as it is a predator-rich environment they must be Bush Breakfast, sundowners and/or bush dinners, boma dinners at main lodge or al Fresco supervised at all times dining depending on the weather • Children under the age of 2 are not permitted on game activities. It remains the sole discretion of the guide to allow children between the ages of 3 and 12 on game activities, to ensure the safety of the guests and family • Children under the age of 16 may not participate in bush walks • Electronic room safe • Room service available • Local flights from O.R. Tambo, Lanseria or Grand Central Airport to Vaalwater • Bar fridge in each suite • Transfers to/from Vaalwater Airport (extra charge) • Private plunge pool • Self-drive 3 hours from Johannesburg 2 • Private charters to Lapalala Airstrip • Game drives – Open 4x4 safari vehicles are equipped with radios for communicati on, • Children’s acti vity program – Tintswalo guides off er an exciti ng acti vity program to keep ponchos for wet weather and individual blankets for early morning and evening chill, and our young visitors entertained for hours. The children receive a welcome goodie backpack spot lights for night viewing with educati onal items and “The Litt le Ranger” acti vity and story book • Our experienced guides are “Field Guide Associati on” accredited and they off er • Excursions to the Lapalala Wilderness School can be arranged, where guests may interact interpreti ve and educati onal game drives through the reserve with the children and teachers in their quest for conservati on of the African bushveld • Guided drives through the endangered wildlife breeding camps • Fishing on the 27km untouched Palala River • Walks to the iron age site to view ancient historical artefacts • Visit the well-preserved bushman rock painti ngs • Picnics along the river • The Lapalala reserve was founded in 1981, by conservati onists Dale Parker and Clive Walker • Family planned acti viti es for children – tailor made per family who wanted to establish the Wilderness wildlife school • Bush breakfasts • It is a pristi ne, untouched wilderness located in the Waterberg Biosphere and is a protected • Boma dinners nature reserve • Bushwalks – Interacti ve bush walks and insight into our wildlife, fauna, fl ora and bird • The Lapalala reserve boasts an abundance of game: life - bush walks are arranged on request only 300 Bird species 50 Fish species • The guides are accompanied by experienced trackers who off er stories of the local 147 Mammal species 33 Amphibian species culture and traditi ons. 114 Repti le species • Private birding or photographic safaris are also available on request (extra charge and advanced booking) Summer (Nov-Feb) 15C - 32C+ Winter (Jun-Aug) 5C - 23C+ Autumn (Mar-May) 14C - 28C+ Spring (Sep-Nov) 15C - 28C+ *Please note that this is based on average temperatures. 3 Edited 11/1/2019 Central Reservati ons Johannesburg Tintswalo at Lapalala Contact Head Offi ce Tel: +27 11 300 8888 Tel: +27 14 755 4947 Email: res2@ti ntswalo.com Address: Lapalala Wilderness Game Reserve res4@ti ntswalo.com Waterberg, Limpopo, South Africa www.ti ntswalo.com Email: [email protected] ntswalo.com.