The renowned Tintswalo Collection is expanding its prestigious portfolio with the debut of Tintswalo Scops Rest, an exclusive-use bush villa set to open in September 2025 in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.
This latest addition enhances the brand’s footprint across South Africa’s most celebrated conservation areas, joining properties in the Manyeleti and Welgevonden reserves.
Named after the elusive Scops Owl, a frequent visitor to the area, Scops Rest is a luxurious four-bedroom villa designed for up to eight guests. Ideal for families or small groups, the villa offers an intimate wilderness experience paired with high-end hospitality—a private chef and butler, two daily game drives in a dedicated vehicle, and full-board dining are all part of the stay.
The villa boasts expansive indoor-outdoor living areas, a large patio, and a private pool overlooking the pristine bush. Guests seeking adventure and solitude can also opt for a night in one of two private treehouses—one perched above a waterhole, the other hidden in the forest canopy—for a magical night under the stars.
Situated in a Big 5 game reserve with unfenced borders to the Kruger National Park, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is a 60,000-hectare wilderness gem. With roots stretching back over 50 years, this conservation area is part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, promoting cross-border wildlife protection and community-focused sustainability.
Whether you’re seeking tranquility, adventure, or the ultimate safari escape, Tintswalo Scops Rest offers a bespoke African experience where luxury meets the wild.
TINTSWALO COLLECTION
Tel: +27 21 773 0900
Email: reservations@tintswalo.com
