Tintswalo Scops Rest has opened in the Klaserie Private Nature Reservein the Greater Kruger region. Named after the elusive Scops Owl native to the area, this exclusive-use bush villa offers a luxurious, tailor-made safari experience for families or groups of up to eight guests.

Designed for those seeking privacy, comfort, and a home-away-from-home atmosphere, Tintswalo Scops Rest combines modern luxury with an authentic African safari. The villa features four en-suite bedrooms, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, a private gym, and a swimming pool that overlooks the unspoiled wilderness. Guests can set their own pace with flexible daily schedules and spa treatments available upon prior arrangement.

Adding to the sense of adventure, two private treehouses are available (at an additional cost) for sleep-outs under the stars; one of which overlooks the reserve’s largest dam, where hippos, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife provide around-the-clock wildlife activity.

Stays at Tintswalo Scops Rest include the dedicated services of a private chef, butler, and professional guide, along with a private safari vehicle for twice-daily game drives or guided bush walks. All meals and house drinks are included, with culinary offerings ranging from traditional bush breakfasts and boma dinners, to elegant international menus curated for the discerning palate.

Children of all ages are welcome, and younger guests are kept entertained through educational bush activities designed to foster a connection with nature. Cultural experiences, such as traditional pottery-making, offer meaningful interaction with local communities. Childminding services are available at an additional charge.

Tintswalo Scops Rest is the fourth safari product in the Tintswalo Collection, which spans both the Greater Kruger and Waterberg regions. CEO Lisa Goosen notes that what truly sets this new offering apart is its convenient access just 30 minutes from Hoedspruit and Eastgate Airport; the low vehicle density of the Klaserie reserve; and Tintswalo’s exclusive 3,000 hectares of river frontage.

‘This new addition complements our existing portfolio by offering something truly unique for exclusive-use guests. 10 000 hectares of traversing rights that include a total of 18 kilometers along the perennial Klaserie River, present us with uninterrupted, unrushed game viewing in a Big 5 territory that is renowned for its wild and free, untouched beauty’, she says.

Established over 50 years ago through the unification of 36 private farms, today the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve spans 60,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. It shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, forming part of a vast, free-flowing ecosystem that protects endangered species, promotes biodiversity, and supports sustainable local community initiatives.

Brookdale Estate will be expanding its Manor House accommodation offering with the addition of a new private lodge that is scheduled to open in the first quarter of the new year (2026). Currently under construction in a secluded corner of the 67-hectare wine estate with panoramic views across the Paarl Winelands, The Lodge at Brookdale Estate will offer a curated, exclusive-use escape for friends and families of up to eight guests.

With four elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms and generous, light-filled living spaces, the Lodge will embody understated sophistication, providing the rare luxury of complete privacy in one of South Africa’s most breathtaking regions.

Every detail has been carefully considered, from the stylish entertainment area with a built-in barbeque, to a warm and inviting dining room designed for long, lingering meals. Designed as a luxury home, The Lodge will boast a contemporary kitchen that invites culinary creativity from guests who enjoy cooking with a chef.

Expansive terraces will flow seamlessly from the interiors, blurring the line between inside and out, inviting guests to unwind amidst views of the estate vineyards and the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains and Paarl Rock.

Since its launch in 2022, Brookdale Estate has established a reputation synonymous with elegance, natural beauty and exceptional hospitality in the Cape Winelands. ‘As an extension of Brookdale’s vision, the Lodge will be a private space where guests can reconnect with nature, with each other, and truly find themselves again,’ says General Manager Yvonne Coetzee. ‘In line with the high standards already set by the Manor House which won the Accommodation category in the prestigious Great Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards in 2024, the new Lodge product too will speak to the heart of luxury with thoughtful design, authentic hospitality, and the freedom to simply be.’

Breakfast and morning housekeeping services are included in the rate, and a private chef and butler service may be booked for other meals.

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has reaffirmed its position among the world’s premier luxury safari destinations, earning multiple distinctions in the 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, including the coveted title of ‘Best Family Villa in the World’. Highlighting its appeal across diverse hospitality markets and categories, this year Mhondoro also secured awards for the Best Pool Villa in Africa; the Best Bush Lodge in South Africa; and the Best Wedding Destination Hotel in South Africa.

Set within the malaria-free 35,000‑hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo province, Mhondoro offers an immersive and luxurious, yet warm and hospitable safari experience for up to 24 guests. Frequent Big 5 game sightings, a unique underground waterhole hide and custom-built stargazing deck, on top of fresh, healthy and seasonal cuisine combined with an intimate connection with nature, defines its 5-star guest experience. Children of all ages are welcomed, making Mhondoro an ideal venue for multi‑generational travel and special celebrations alike.

The award-winning Mhondoro Villa is ideally suited to groups of six people, providing a luxurious yet comfortable home-away-from-home to friends or families travelling together. The Villa is a completely private and exclusive lodge on its own, furnished in warm, earthy colours, blending European elegance and understatement with vibrant African flair. It features a magnificent Master Suite plus two other en-suite bedrooms, complete with wooden decks and views of the lodge waterhole and the bush beyond. For bigger groups the villa can dine up to 10 people when the rest of the party book rooms/suites in the adjacent main lodge.

The Villa’s large, open-space kitchen, dining and lounge area and private boma provide ample opportunity for relaxation and entertainment. Leading out to a heated pool and sun loungers, on balmy summer evenings the Outdoor Lounge sets the scene for relaxing sundowners while watching ‘resident’ elephants stop by the waterhole for a drink. Cosy fireplaces invite guests to enjoy the magic of the wilderness even on chilly nights. Mhondoro Villa also boasts a fully-equipped gym and massage room, while the services of a butler, housekeeping staff and a private chef are included too, in addition to the use of a private game-viewing safari vehicle with a personal ranger.

The Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards are universally regarded as the highest honour in the global hospitality industry. Since its opening in 2016, when it received the award as ‘Best Newcomer Lodge in Africa’, Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has consistently been recognised by Haute Grandeur in various categories, setting a benchmark for excellence in regionally celebrated, globally recognised luxury safari hospitality.

With its latest haul of Awards, Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa continues to raise the bar in African safari travel, offering unmatched service, comfort, and tailored experiences that garner global recognition that resonate deeply with guests.