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From the moment I arrived I knew it was The ten luxuriously appointed suites at When it came time to leave we were both
going to be some kind of magic. But that Tintswalo Atlantic are individually decorated given a small coloured rock collected from
isn’t entirely true because the magic started to mirror the personality of ten beautiful the beach below the lodge, with our names
long before the trip began. What happened islands of the world, ensuring that every written on it. It is then a ceremony to stand
is that I won a “name in the hat” draw at a guest has a unique experience. We were with the sea to your back, make a wish
travel industry function with the prize being told though that each suite has the same and throw the rock over your shoulder. It
a number of luxury land and air experiences hypnotising views across the Bay and out solidified our experience and connection
contributed by South African suppliers. With over the Atlantic Ocean. Tintswalo Atlantic to Tintswalo and whetted our appetite
a travel buddy, I lost no time in planning and is certainly the perfect location to relax and to visit the three other luxury properties
booking my Southern Africa adventure. rejuvenate body, mind and soul away from that the Tintswalo Property Group runs in
the stresses and distractions of daily life. South Africa: Tintswalo Safari Lodge and
I was right about the magic though, because Tintswalo Manor House in the Manyeleti
from the moment we arrived at an ornate One tip I can give is to arrive with a very Game Reserve adjoining Kruger Park, and
gateway marking the approach to Tintswalo empty tummy! The food is sensational and Tintswalo at Waterfall Equestrian Estate
Atlantic Boutique Lodge Cape Town we had seemingly endless. During our stay my travel near Johannesburg. They are all places I
the feeling of being completely taken care buddy and I ordered a gourmet picnic lunch cannot wait to experience.
of. Nestled at the base of Table Mountain basket for a day-trip to the Cape of Good
National Park just a 30-minute scenic Hope and found that the basket was not only Rest assured though that if you can only fit
drive from Cape Town, the award-winning delicious but plentiful. On both days we also in Tintswalo Atlantic I can guarantee you
5-star lodge occupies a pebbled beach enjoyed a sundowner on our own private will enjoy exclusive accommodation in a
with panoramic views of Hout Bay and the deck, lapping up the sounds of the ocean at breathtaking setting with 5-star fine dining,
Atlantic Ocean. The name Tintswalo in the our feet and the sunsets bursting with colour warm family-style hospitality and a host
indigenous Shangaan language means “the and mood. of unexpected pleasures. This gem on the
intangible feeling of love, gratitude and Atlantic Coast near Cape Town is just magic!
peace bestowed upon someone offering you If we had stayed longer we would have Toni Paltridge is a Travel Marketing
ventured out to nearby Hout Bay Harbour
a meaningful and worthy gift.”
and Seal Island, visited the world-renowned Contractor.
This quiet charm is apparent from the Cape Winelands region inland from Cape
moment you arrive, with the décor, the light Town and done some more exploring in the
and the architecture all complementing Cape Point Nature Reserve which is also in
the Atlantic Ocean waves crashing on the the Table Mountain National Park.
beach a few metres below. It gave me the
distinct feeling of having arrived in paradise. And, if we weren’t feeling so damn decadent,
We were offered chilled hand towels and which is truly what Tintswalo Atlantic leans
welcoming drinks and a chance to soak towards, we could have walked from the
up the magnificent setting before being lodge along one of the many paths and
escorted to our suite. Once our host left us walkways through the magnificent Fynbos,
there were girly squeals of joy knowing this a coastal heathland regarded as the
magical place was ours and ours alone for worlds’ richest floral kingdom. As it was, we
two whole nights. relished being in the only accommodation
establishment in the National Park.

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