At the Tintswalo Collection, our connection to place goes beyond hospitality. The landscapes, wildlife, and communities surrounding our lodges are part of who we are.
Friends of Tintswalo is our non-profit initiative dedicated to protecting these environments and uplifting the communities that call them home.
This work is only possible because of the strong partnerships we have built and the meaningful contributions we receive — each one representing a genuine commitment to conserving what we have, together.
Africa’s wild spaces are extraordinary, but they are also vulnerable.
Through the Tintswalo Conservation Fund, your support directly contributes to real conservation work in the Manyeleti Nature Reserve, part of the ecosystem connected to Kruger National Park.
This is not abstract conservation. It is boots-on-the-ground protection happening every day.
Every contribution helps fund critical conservation operations such as:
Wildlife tracking and monitoring of endangered species
Rhino de-horning initiatives to protect vulnerable populations
Animal de-snaring operations to remove life-threatening traps
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Security camera networks and surveillance support
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Fence maintenance projects, including vehicles and fuel for patrol teams
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Ongoing patrols and monitoring across the reserve to track wildlife activity and threats
Emergency rescues, darting, and medical treatment
Dedicated wildlife monitors working daily to protect the reserve
Artificial nests and ring tracking supporting the endangered Southern Ground Hornbill
In this short film, we share why this work matters — and how your support helps protect Africa’s wildlife for future generations.
To address the challenges of poverty and limited opportunity, Tintswalo partners with Abundant Village as a key community partner.
This collaboration is built on a co-creation model, working alongside local communities to develop sustainable, long-term solutions.
Key focus areas include:
Economic Independence: Creating opportunity through job creation, housing support, and skills development.
Innovative Healthcare: Improving well-being through nutrition, clean water access, and exercise programmes.
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Sustainable Solutions: Driving long-term resilience through regenerative farming, renewable energy, and green building initiatives.
This partnership reflects our belief that thriving communities are essential to successful conservation.
Friends of Tintswalo also creates meaningful opportunities for connection through:
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Students on Safari Programme – Inspiring young minds through direct exposure to wildlife and conservation
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Gogos on Safari – Creating memorable and meaningful experiences for elders within local communities
These initiatives deepen understanding, connection, and pride in the natural environment.
Friends of Tintswalo operates under a structured annual action plan, ensuring:
Responsible and transparent funding allocation
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Ongoing project monitoring and evaluation
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Measurable impact across all initiatives
This ensures that every contribution is used with integrity and purpose.
If you love Africa’s wild places and communities as much as we do, we invite you to become a Friend of Tintswalo.Your support is more than a donation — it is a commitment to conservation, community, and the future.
We would be honoured to speak with you about our initiatives. Please feel free to reach out to Alistair Leuner directly for any inquiries:
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