Tintswalo Lapalala

Experience & Activities   

Tintswalo Lapalala is located in the malaria-free Big 5 Lapalala Wilderness Reserve north of Johannesburg in the Waterberg region. It is a 3.5-hour drive or a 45-minute charter flight from Johannesburg. Bordered by private game sanctuaries, the sheer expanse of this unspoilt biosphere area results in no light pollution and dramatic star-gazing on cloudless nights.

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. 

Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including game drives, bush walks, private safaris, the barge, a visit to the bushman paintings and iron age sites, bush banqueting, fishing, and the Wilderness school. Those wishing to immerse themselves in nature can enjoy a star-lit sleepout and indulge at the flycatcher spa for a truly restorative experience. 

Accommodations         

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. Tintswalo Lapalala is an untouched bushveld paradise in the heart of Africa, accommodating up to 16 adults and four children.