South Africa
Tintswalo at Lapalala
From $439 /person
Experience the magnificent UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere at this luxury tented escape
Situated in the 44.500 ha untouched bushveld of Lapalala Wilderness Reserve, a part of the incredible UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere, is Tintswalo at Lapalala. A safe haven for all things wild, this malaria-free safari getaway offers guests the chance to spot the Big 5 or take a barge down the river against the backdrop of magnificent riverine gorges, grassy plains and stark mountains. Tintswalo at Lapalala offers guests the choice between 7 luxury tents, each paying homage to a different African tribe. Tintswalo is involved in conservation programs for both elephants and rhinos, which guests have the opportunity to participate in. This eco-friendly camp is also completely off the grid and run by solar-power.
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Luxury Tent
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2The 2 Luxury Tents, named Himba and Tuareg, feature a private veranda and plunge pool overlooking the sun hued plains. Guests can choose between a fitted king or 2 twin beds, as well as relax in the luxurious open-air bathtub, attached to the en-suite bathroom.
Luxury Tent (Family)
3•2The 2 Luxury Family Tents, named Venda and Zulu, offer the perfect family getaway. The main bedroom offers a luxurious fitted king bed with views of the plains and the adjacent children’s room has 2 twin beds. Each room has a veranda with a private plunge pool and a large shared bathroom.
Superior Luxury Tent
1•2The Turkana Superior Luxury Tent offers the perfect balance between luxury and seclusion. The tent includes a large bedroom with either a fitted king or 2 twin beds, lounge area and a luxurious bathroom in its own adjoining tent. Guests can relax on the large veranda with a private plunge pool overlooking the plains.
Superior Luxury Family Suite Xhosa
2•4The 2-bedroom Luxury Tent Family Suite, named Xhosa A & B, offers families the ideal safari experience. The 2 adjoining tents come with either fitted king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, a grand veranda and private plunge pool overlooking the plains.
Maasai Star Bed Superior Tent
1•2The Maasai Superior Luxury Tent offers the perfect romantic getaway with a separate open deck for sleeping under the stars. The tent also includes a spacious bedroom with either a king or 2 twin beds, a large bathroom in an adjoining tent and a lounge that opens onto a private veranda with a plunge pool.
Luxury Tent
1•2The 2 Luxury Tents, named Himba and Tuareg, feature a private veranda and plunge pool overlooking the sun hued plains. Guests can choose between a fitted king or 2 twin beds, as well as relax in the luxurious open-air bathtub, attached to the en-suite bathroom.
Luxury Tent (Family)
3•2The 2 Luxury Family Tents, named Venda and Zulu, offer the perfect family getaway. The main bedroom offers a luxurious fitted king bed with views of the plains and the adjacent children’s room has 2 twin beds. Each room has a veranda with a private plunge pool and a large shared bathroom.
Superior Luxury Tent
1•2The Turkana Superior Luxury Tent offers the perfect balance between luxury and seclusion. The tent includes a large bedroom with either a fitted king or 2 twin beds, lounge area and a luxurious bathroom in its own adjoining tent. Guests can relax on the large veranda with a private plunge pool overlooking the plains.
Superior Luxury Family Suite Xhosa
2•4The 2-bedroom Luxury Tent Family Suite, named Xhosa A & B, offers families the ideal safari experience. The 2 adjoining tents come with either fitted king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, a grand veranda and private plunge pool overlooking the plains.
Maasai Star Bed Superior Tent
1•2The Maasai Superior Luxury Tent offers the perfect romantic getaway with a separate open deck for sleeping under the stars. The tent also includes a spacious bedroom with either a king or 2 twin beds, a large bathroom in an adjoining tent and a lounge that opens onto a private veranda with a plunge pool.
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