Is the food at Tintswalo Family Camp supervised by a kosher authority?

The camp features a dedicated kosher kitchen and offers a fully kosher safari experience. These culinary services are provided under the professional supervision of the Beth Din, ensuring that all dietary requirements are met according to strict standards.

Is the camp safe for children?

Yes, the camp is designed specifically for families and welcomes children of all ages. To ensure safety from the surrounding wildlife, the entire camp area is protected by electric fencing, allowing younger guests to move freely around the outdoor spaces and pool areas.

What types of accommodations are available for large groups?

The lodge offers a choice of one, two, and three-bedroom suites. For larger family reunions, community groups, or corporate retreats, the camp can be booked on an exclusive-use basis, providing the entire facility to a single party for a private experience.

Do I need to take malaria medication for this safari?

Welgevonden Game Reserve is located in a malaria-free zone. This makes it an ideal destination for families with small children, pregnant travelers, or elderly guests who prefer a safari experience without the need for malaria prophylaxis.

How far is the camp from Johannesburg?

Tintswalo Family Camp is located approximately a three-hour drive from Johannesburg, making it one of the most accessible luxury safari lodges for those traveling from the city's Jewish neighborhoods or flying into OR Tambo International Airport.

What facilities are provided at the lodge?

The lodge provides a range of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a kids' club. Kosher dining rooms and room service are also available to guests during their stay.

Tintswalo Family Camp

Just Out of the Ordinary

✡ Beth Din

Location: Vaalwater, LP, South Africa

Organizer: Tintswalo Family Camp

Dates: Open January - December

About

Tintswalo Family Camp is located in the Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo. The Welgevonden Game Reserve comprises of 40 000 hectares of pristine bushveld and ranks amongst South Africa's largest private game reserves, forming part of the only savanna biosphere reserve in the world, proclaimed by UNESCO in March 2001. The rich and diverse Waterberg region offers an extraordinary variety of unspoilt habitats. Overall, more than 50 mammals, 300 birds and 2,000 plant species can be found within the reserve.

The Big 5 is in abundance, as well as cheetah, brown hyena, honey badger and many other interesting animal and bird species. The malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve is a pioneer in conservation initiatives; this ethos forming an integral part of the rich, multi-generational family experience that is on offer at Tintswalo's Family Camp.

Tintswalo Family Camp is strategically positioned to offer a unique safari experience, with the option of a Kosher kitchen, all within 3 hours' drive from Johannesburg. Welcoming children of all ages, the camp is protected by electric fencing against predators and other dangerous game to allow young guests the freedom to enjoy the outside areas. It offers a choice of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites and is also available on an exclusive-use basis, which is suited to bigger family groups or executive breakaways where one party takes over the full camp.

Tintswalo Family Cape offers a fully Kosher Safari Experience under the supervision of the Beth Din of South Africa supervised by a licensed Mashgiach.

About the provider

Tintswalo Lodges is an exquisite collection of seven family-owned and managed properties situated in six unique locations within Southern Africa. Perched on a pebbled beach at the foot of the Table Mountain National Park, directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the award-winning Tintswalo Atlantic boutique lodge is renowned as one of Cape Town's most precious hidden gems. Situated on the southern side of the Cape Peninsula, Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa is located on Boulders Beach with its world-famous colony of endangered African penguins. Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, Tintswalo Safari Lodge sits on the pristine Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve, home to some of South Africa's best game viewing.

Within this concession, Tintswalo Manor House offers a luxurious, fully-catered villa for families or friends looking for a tailor-made stay. Luxury tented camp Tintswalo Lapalala offers a family-friendly safari experience in an expansive, pristine private reserve within the malaria-free Waterberg region (Limpopo province). Nearby in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, Tintswalo Family Camp Welgevonden is an ideal safari getaway for corporates, as well as friends or family travelling together. Tintswalo at Siankaba is the latest addition to the portfolio, offering a unique experience with luxury tented accommodation on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia.

Rooms & accommodation

2 x Luxury 1 Bedroom Suites "“ each with 1 bedroom accommodating maximum 2 guests, en suite bathroom, private lounge area

1 x Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite "“ with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms accommodating maximum 4 guests

2 x Luxury 3 Bedroom Suites "“ each with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms accommodating maximum 6 guests

Kashrut & dining

Beth Din Certified Kosher Kitchen

Activities & entertainment

GAME DRIVES IN WELGEVONDEN

Our highly qualified and experienced guides can tell you everything

you want to know about the wildlife, birdlife and vegetation in

Welgevonden. The nature reserve is home to over 50 different

mammals including the Big 5. The reserve also has kudu, giraffe,

zebra, warthog, cheetah, brown hyena, honey badger and close to 300

bird species and a whole lot more.

At the same time, the restricted number of vehicles allowed in the

reserve and the fact that the animals have never been hunted means

that they remain largely unfazed by human proximity, allowing for

particularly close and personal encounters.

STARGAZING IN WELGEVONDEN

Arrange with your guide about this unique stargazing experience.

The heavens are just part of the magical view that comes out at night

where the Milky Way burns bright enough to pick out the belt of stars

lining the centre of our galaxy. Getting far away from the city and

out into nature is a real treat at night, when one can look up into a

star-studded sky and marvel at the countless planets and stars out

there. The skies here have little light pollution and mostly cloudless

skies, especially in summer, making it a perfect place on the planet for

stargazing.

BIRD WATCHING

Welgevonden Nature reserve is home to a diverse range of bird

species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

Choose the right time: The best time to go bird watching is early

morning or late afternoon, when the birds are most active. You should

also try to avoid the hottest part of the day, as many birds will be

seeking shade.

Listen for bird calls: Many bird species have unique calls that can help

you identify them even if you can't see them. Take some time to learn

the calls of the birds you are likely to encounter in the reserve.

SPA TREATMENTS

Take the opportunity to relax and be pampered in natural surroundings

with only the sounds and smells of the wilderness. Awaken your

spiritual self where your experience with nature expands and deepens

into an awareness of the unity between body and soul. The spa treatments

can be done in the privacy of your suite or on your own deck

overlooking the valley.

Treatments to be booked in advance.

WELGEVONDEN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

The conservation programs in Welgevonden Game Reserve focus on

protecting and preserving the reserve's natural resources and wildlife.

These programs include:

Anti-Poaching: The game reserve has a dedicated anti -poaching team

that works around the clock to prevent poaching and protect the

wildlife. The team uses a variety of techniques, including patrols,

surveillance and intelligence gathering to prevent poaching.

Habitat Management: The game reserve is committed to managing

the habitat to ensure that it provides the best possible environment

for the wildlife to thrive. This includes monitoring and managing the

vegetation, water resources, and soil quality.

Conservation Research: The game reserve has ongoing research

projects that focus on understanding the behavior and ecology of

the wildlife in the reserve. This research helps to inform conservation

decisions and management practices.

Wildlife Rehabilitation: The game reserve has a wildlife rehabilitation center that provides medical care and rehabilitation services to

injured and orphaned wildlife. Once the animals are healed and ready,

they are released back into the wild.

Community Outreach: The game reserve works closely with the local

community to educate them about the importance of conservation

and wildlife protection. This includes school programs, community

outreach events, and employment opportunities.

Overall, the conservation programs in Welgevonden Game Reserve

are crucial in ensuring the long-term survival of the reserve's wildlife

and natural resources. The game reserve's commitment to conservation has helped it become a model for sustainable tourism and wildlife

protection.

For children & families

We provide a special children's program that includes a small coloring

book with activities, the guides will show them "how to track"

a treasure hunt and many more wonderful activities to keep them

busy. The activities are designed for children of school going age but

activities for toddlers can be arranged as well.

Babysitting is available at an additional cost - R150 per hour.

Amenities & services

Outdoor pool
Free parking
Air conditioning
Room Service
Child Friendly
Kids club
Free Wi-Fi

Location

Address: Tintswalo Family Camp, Vaalwater, South Africa

Contact

Organizer: Tintswalo Family Camp (van Schoor Kim)
Location: Vaalwater, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 773 0900
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tintswalo.com/waterberg