Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Experience the timeless allure of a Classic Safari, where the untamed wilderness meets luxury and adventure.
Overview
A classic safari experience awaits in these nine waterside suites, offering a blend of the romance of the pioneer era with modern luxury and comfort. Perched on a high bank overlooking the Sabie River, the lodge’s exclusive accommodations provide breathtaking views where you might spot giraffe, elephant, nyala, bushbuck, and other wildlife passing by. Elevated wooden pathways connect you to the spa and main lodge, where you’ll find a bar lounge, pool, and boma—perfect for sharing a cocktail, enjoying good company, or savoring peaceful solitude. Each suite offers privacy, complete with a plunge pool and deck, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the surrounding natural beauty.
Highlights
Prime Riverside Location
Nestled along the Sabie River, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers prime access to one of Kruger National Park’s most wildlife-rich areas, with frequent sightings of iconic species from your suite.
Luxurious Suites
Each of the nine waterside suites features a private plunge pool and deck, blending modern comfort with the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness.
Classic Safari Charm
Tinga Lodge combines the romance of a classic safari with modern luxury, offering an authentic yet indulgent experience.
Exceptional Wildlife
Enjoy unrivaled wildlife viewing from your private deck or on guided game drives, with the chance to see the Big Five and more.
Gourmet Dining & Service
Savor gourmet meals paired with fine wines, while personal butlers ensure every detail of your stay is perfectly tailored to you.
Take a Closer Look
Venture out at dawn and dusk to seek the Big Five, with a special focus on the leopard, for which Lion Sands is renowned. FGASA-accredited field guides will unveil the untamed wilderness, enhancing your senses as you learn to track and identify both iconic and lesser-known wildlife residents.
Tinyeleti offers a unique treehouse sleep-out under the stars, combining adventure with luxury. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lit by lanterns, relax on plush beds, and refresh with a hot rain shower, all within this starry river retreat for a truly comfortable and memorable night.
In addition to flexible accommodation and meal options, we offer tailor-made experiences for children aged 6 to 11, giving them the freedom to explore and have fun. A dedicated playroom with a coordinator ensures they stay engaged with sports, crafts, and even baking sessions with the chef. The natural world serves as their playground, with activities like family game drives, bush orientation, dung tracking, spoor casting, and nature scavenger hunts providing endless inspiration.
After active days, rejuvenate your body and spirit at our spa, which offers stunning views of the river and passing wildlife through large glass sliding doors. Enjoy indulgent massages, wraps, facials, and more, all using natural oils that bring you closer to nature. Release tension, center yourself, and emerge renewed. Wellbeing comes effortlessly in this tranquil retreat.
After breakfast, embark on a guided walking safari to experience the bush up close. Follow in the footsteps of our expert field guides, who will interpret the signs of nature along the way. Heighten your senses and encounter wildlife intimately on these immersive bush trails.
Join the More Community Foundation’s ‘Get Your Hands Dirty’ Community Experience in Huntington village, where you’ll immerse yourself in local culture and daily life. Visit the Lion Sands-supported Henna Preschool, spend time with the children, and engage with the village Sangoma (traditional healer) and Induna (chief). Your experience concludes with a traditional cooking lesson, leaving you enriched by the connections you make.
Step into the heart of the African wilderness with our immersive virtual tour of Lion Sands. Discover the luxury of our lodges, the serenity of our treehouses, and the breathtaking beauty of our natural surroundings—all from the comfort of your home.
Click here to embark on a virtual journey and experience the elegance, adventure, and tranquility that await you at Lion Sands.
Accommodation
Tinga’s nine suites seamlessly blend vintage charm with modern luxury, offering a nostalgic yet indulgent safari experience. Relax on your private deck or beside your plunge pool, where you can watch hippos wallow below and drift off to the sounds of the bush.
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of a classic safari at this exclusive two-bedroom residence, complete with a heated pool and private courtyard. Tucked away for ultimate privacy, yet close to the action, Hinkwenu offers a perfect balance of seclusion and adventure, with attentive staff always on hand.
Your stay includes a dedicated safari vehicle and field guide team, allowing for personalized game drives twice daily. With the flexibility and independence this retreat offers, Hinkwenu is an ideal haven for families or friends seeking to reconnect amidst nature.
Rates and Offers
Tinga Lodge Suite Rate from $1 523.53 Per person sharing per night
Children 6-15 years (50% of adult per person rate if sharing)
Single 50% onto per person sharing rate
Luxurious accommodation in a Suite with private lounge and plunge pool; all meals; teas/coffees; minibar in room; inclusive drinks and selected snacks (all soft drinks, and selection of beers, spirits and house wines); two game drives daily with FGASA-accredited field guide and tracker; game drive refreshments and snacks; specified inclusive safari activities; Skukuza Airport transfers; Wi-Fi.
Specialist activities included: Game drives; bush walks; stargazing; rhino conservation lectures; bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners; Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure Explorers experiences.
Laundry; premium brand beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes; cigars and cigarettes; all flights and transfers (other than Skukuza Airport); gratuities; telephone calls; MORE Gallery purchases; spa treatments; Sabi Sand and KNP entrance fees and guest conservation contribution; Sustainability Levy (R145 per person per night). Any extras will be for the guests’ account payable on departure.
Specialist activities excluded: Treehouse experiences; private open safari vehicle hire; local community experiences (with More Community Foundation); helicopter flights; golf; exclusive bush breakfasts and dinners.
Please Enquire about Special Offers Available
