Two worlds will collide in Cape Town this year as Lexus and Tintswalo come together for a luxury collaboration like no other.
At first glance, a global automotive giant and a boutique South African hospitality collection might seem like an unexpected match. But their new Western Cape collaboration, dubbed The Art of Experience, proves they are speaking the exact same language.
That language is Omotenashi, the Japanese philosophy of anticipation and selfless hospitality, blended seamlessly with the warm, familiar embrace of South African hosting. The result? A series of highly curated, sensory day-trips and experiences designed for travellers who want to slow down and touch down in Cape Town.
Here is what you can actually do on your next luxury travel experience in Cape Town:
Hit the road: The Lexus Lexcursion™
Forget fighting for parking on the spectacular but narrow Cape Peninsula roads. This experience hands the keys over to a private chauffeur. It’s a luxury driving tour around the peninsula, customised with specific acoustic playlists, cultural stops, and culinary detours designed to show off the Cape coast at its absolute best.
Sip and unwind: Omotenashi at Tintswalo Summer House
Tea time at Tintswalo will get a cross-cultural upgrade. Hosted at Tintswalo Summer House, this refined ritual marries the precise, calming steps of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with the vibrant, earthy flavours of indigenous South African botanicals and fynbos.
Slow down the track: The Lexus Jazz Kissa
If you’ve ever wanted to escape the noise of the world, head to Tintswalo Boulders. Inspired by Japan’s iconic, ultra-niche jazz kissas (underground jazz cafes), this ocean-facing listening lounge is built around high-fidelity sound, deep cuts of vinyl, and excellent taste. It’s an intimate space designed for slow listening, a rare luxury in the digital age.
Spot local talent: Intersect by Lexus
Beyond the food and the drives, the collaboration is opening up space for local creatives. A rotating gallery and retail platform will pop up across the properties, showcasing South African artists and designers whose work focuses on sustainability, meticulous craft, and understated beauty.
Commenting on the partnership, Lisa Goosen, CEO at Tintswalo Collection, says, “We are delighted to partner with a brand that understands the emotional side of luxury.” “This collaboration allows us to enhance our guest journeys through thoughtful mobility, cultural storytelling and meaningful experiences that reflect both our local heritage and a global design language,” she adds.
The partnership is set to roll out more unexpected activations across the Tintswalo portfolio throughout the year. If you find yourself on an SAA flight to the Mother City over the coming months, this cross-continental slice of luxury is well worth adding to your itinerary.
