Tintswalo Scops Rest

Tintswalo Scops Rest is an exclusive-use luxury bush villa located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger region in South Africa. The villa can accommodate up to eight guests, making it ideal for families or small groups seeking a private and intimate safari experience. Guests staying at the villa will enjoy the dedicated services of a private butler and chef, two daily safari activities in a private game drive vehicle, and full-board hospitality including a stocked minibar. The villa itself features spacious living areas, a large patio, a private swimming

Tintswalo Scops Rest is an exclusive-use luxury bush villa located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger region in South Africa. The villa can accommodate up to eight guests, making it ideal for families or small groups seeking a private and intimate safari experience. Guests staying at the villa will enjoy the dedicated services of a private butler and chef, two daily safari activities in a private game drive vehicle, and full-board hospitality including a stocked minibar. The villa itself features spacious living areas, a large patio, a private swimming pool that overlooks the wilderness, and is completely solar-powered. For a more adventurous experience, two secluded treehouses are available to book separately. These treehouses are located 30-40 minutes from the main lodge and provide a unique opportunity to connect with nature.

The villa offers four en-suite bedrooms, with two being spacious and featuring fireplaces, and a dedicated suite for a private pilot or guide. An interleading children's room can be requested, and a wheelchair-friendly room is also available. Each suite includes a patio, air-conditioning, a mini-bar, and a tea/coffee facility. In addition to the private pool and patio, the property also has a viewing deck, an outdoor boma with a pizza oven, a fully equipped fitness centre, spa facilities, and a TV/projector screen.

A variety of activities are available, such as game drives in open 4x4 vehicles equipped with amenities like binoculars and thermal cameras for night viewing, as well as sound safaris and interactive bush walks. The experienced guides are accompanied by Shangaan trackers who share stories about their local culture and traditions. Other activities offered include stargazing, a children's program, and memorable boma dinners. For an additional cost, guests can also participate in an immersive conservation experience, such as rhino de-horning, or take a helicopter flight over the reserve.

The reserve spans 9,000ha of exclusive traversing, with a total of 12,000ha of traversing across the entire reserve. It also features 20km of river frontage and a 70,000sqm dam that guarantees sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and various birdlife. The property is located in a low-risk malaria area and is surrounded by an electric fence. It can be reached by a self-drive from Johannesburg in about six hours, or guests can fly into Hoedspruit, which is a one-hour flight from Johannesburg or a three-hour flight from Cape Town. Transfers from Hoedspruit Airport or a private runway are also available.