Access & Location
The lodge is accessed via 5 minutes’ road transfer from Skukuza Airport. It’s situated amidst shady trees on the banks of the Sabie river, in the Lion Sands Game Reserve, within the southern region of Kruger National Park.
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Luxurious accommodation in the private Lion Sands concession in the southern part of Kruger National Park
Lounge, dining area, deck, boma, spa sala, and swimming pool
Nine guest suites and one private two-bedroom villa, each with a private veranda and private plunge pool
Game drives, walking safaris, henna pre-school visits, treehouse sleep-outs, and the Mack & Madi kids program
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Standout property
Located in a private concession in the Kruger National Park, Tinga Lodge overlooks the perennial Sabie River. The property offers a colonial style with a sophisticated flair.
Activities
Tinga Lodge offers an exhilarating mix of activities. In the list below, activities not included in the price of your stay are indicated with an asterisk*.
Expertly guided game drives
Night drives
Hippo experience
Wildlife lectures
Henna Pre-School visits
Treehouse sleep-outs*
Helicopter flights*
Mack & Madi kids program
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Lion Sands Game Reserve covers 5,000 hectares of plains, woodlands, and water sources within the Greater Kruger region, including the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Tinga is based in the southern sector of Kruger National Park . Drives head out during early morning and late afternoon, and they offer opportunities to see an incredible wealth of wildlife! You can look out for all Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo – as well as numerous smaller predators and herbivores.
Starting out from the lodge after breakfast, walks are also enjoyed in the presence of a knowledgeable and experienced guide. They’re perfect for anyone interested in taking a close look at Lion Sands’ smaller lives – its plants, insects, and birdlife. There are over 450 types birds here, ranging from the majestic hawk eagle to the vibrant emerald cuckoo. Please note, walks have a minimum age requirement of 16 years, and safarists aged over 60 must provide a medical certificate stating they’re in good health.
If you’re a fan of the hefty herbivores, you’ll love this activity – wildlife viewing with a focus on learning about the humungous hippo!
Short nature talks are offered when the weather isn’t at its finest. Subjects can include wildlife behavior and ecology, and presentations are very much guided by guests’ interactions throughout.
Always popular with culture enthusiasts, these visits involve meeting the very young local children and their teachers, to find out about pre-schooling practices in the Greater Kruger.
A night in Tinga’s Tinyeleti Treehouse is an amazing experience! You’ll head into the reserve just before sunset, tucking into a picnic supper as the sun descends before drifting off to sleep under a canopy of stars and surrounded by the sounds of nocturnal wildlife. The treehouse accommodates a maximum of two adults and two children aged 10 to 14 years.
Three types of flight are available, taking in some of the region’s most spectacular scenery – Blyde River Canon, the Three Rondavels, Pinnacle Rock, Lisbon Falls, and Hippo Hollow!
Family morning game drives, bush orientation exercises, bugs CSI, rock painting, pool games… that’s just a small selection of all the things to do for children during their stay here! For more information about the kids program, or anything else to do with Tinga Lodge, please contact a member of the Yellow Zebra team.
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The communal facilities at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge are linked to the guest accommodation along raised wooden walkways through the trees.
They’re set up around an impressive centrally situated building. The lounge is perhaps the most colonial part of the property, with its plush winged armchairs, sleek hardwood coffee tables, intriguing range of artefacts, and two grand fireplaces, one topped with a set of decorative antlers. The dining area is similar in style, and has one long table where guests eat together. Moving out of the lodge and towards the river, there’s a deck for al fresco lounging and dining, as well as a boma for outdoor dining. Tinga provides spa treatments too, and you can also unwind in the welcoming riverside swimming pool!
Make an EnquiryAmenities
Guest accommodation consists of nine suites and the private two-bedroom Hi’Nkweni Villa.
All suites are positioned along the banks of the River Sabie. Entering via a single wooden door at the back of the suite, you’ll arrive in a very spacious open-plan bedroom and lounge. This area features a king-size bed or twin beds, bedside stands and lighting, storage furniture, and comfortable seating around a coffee table. Amenities include air conditioning, fans, mosquito nets, telephone, safe, mini-bar, and hairdryer. The en-suite washroom is positioned to the right of the bedroom, and it contains separate flush toilet, twin washbasins, circular shower, and bathtub next to the window, so you can take a soak while enjoying river views. There’s an outside shower too! From the bedroom/lounge, double doors lead out onto a very wide wooden viewing deck, complete with private plunge pool. Hi’Nkweni Villa offers two en-suite bedrooms, a lobby, a large lounge, open air bathrooms, a deck with a swimming pool, and an entire team of staff to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
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