IF YOU GO ...

THE LODGE

Tintswalo Lapalala, 300km from Joburg, is one of just two commercial lodges on the 44,500ha Lapalala Wilderness Reserve. It has seven luxury tented suites, which overlook the bush from raised wooden decks and have private plunge pools and in-room fireplaces. In all, there’s space for up to 16 adults and four children. The reserve is entirely off-grid, operating on solar power and back-up generators, yet still with all the mod-cons you might think you can’t live without, such as air-conditioning and WiFi.

ACTIVITIES:

Daily game drives and guided walks in the bush, as well as to Iron Age and rock-art sites. Riverside picnicking, fishing and swimming in rock pools. There are also spa treatments, sundowner cruises and stargazing.

CHILDREN WELCOME:

Full marks for their family-friendly vibes. Their kiddies’ welcome gift — a little set of binoculars and a special kids’ guide to the reserve’s animals — deserves special mention and there is a children’s activity programme.

SPECIAL OFFER:

South African residents can book a twonight safari for two people from R18,500. A family of four (two adults and two kids under 16) will pay from R20,200. This includes all meals and twice-daily game drives/ wilderness activities. Valid until February 28 2021 (excludes December 15 - January 15).

See tintswalo.com.