Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Tinga Legends Lodge Wy, Kruger National Park 1350 South Africa
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Tinga Lodge is the classic safari experience, with a focus on the senses. Nine luxury suites capture the romance of the pioneer era, in considerably more comfort. Set apart on a high bank up from the Sabie River, each Suite is privately set with its own plunge pool and deck overlooking the water making the most of a view that often sees wildlife passing through. There is also a spa sala, the main lodge with its bar lounge, library, guest pool and boma offering spaces to enjoy the company of others, or some personal quiet moments. Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure is our dedicated children’s programme available at Tinga Lodge and offers a wide variety of activities on site that keep the young ones entertained. There is a dedicated playroom for arts & crafts, baking and more. Special scavenger hunts on game drives and fun ‘sundowner’ stops of milkshakes or hot chocolate, will create some long-lasting memories.
Million-star Tinyeleti Treehouse is the ultimate bush bedroom. Here romantics, adventurers, and solitude seekers alike can discover the magic of a night out in Africa – in complete luxury. Tinyeleti Treehouse offers a starry riverside retreat. All our treehouses have bathroom facilities with hot running water. The Treehouse Experience is booked additionally in conjunction with accommodation at the lodge, with the room available for returning to at any point.
Hinkwenu Residence is located at Tinga Lodge. This stand-alone Residence in the bush makes the wildlife experience exclusive with its own
hospitality and field guide teams, and safari vehicle for a more personal experience. The two spacious bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, that include an outdoor shower area. The private pool and furnished deck ensure guests have ultimate privacy whilst relaxing. Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure programme is also available for the young ones.
Lion Sands conserves 12 400ha (30 600ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern
hemisphere offering exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Natural animal populations include the Big Five, along with a supporting cast
of 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird, and the reserve is renowned for the quality of its leopard viewing. Enjoy morning and
afternoon game drives with our highly qualified field guides and trackers. Bush dinners and boma dinners will have you dining under the African
stars.
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Secured parking
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Free breakfast
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Complimentary welcome drink
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Patio
Walking tours
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Children's playground
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Can't say enough about the Lodge, the safari experience and the personnel. We were greeted by friendly professional people from the get go. The rooms are about the largest I have ever seen with a living room, enormous bed, huge bathroom and shower. Extremely private as you are in you own hut. The safari driver and tracker were tremendous going out of their way to provide professional service and being so friendly and personable you felt like you were totally safe even when a lion or leopard is laying next to your vehicle which really did happen. The first night we saw a leopard with a kill in a tree. And hyenas waiting below. How can you beat that And they do carry guns!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
It was lovely to meet and spend time with you! We will have a word with the lions and leopards and ask them not to come so close to the vehicles next time. On a serious note, we are so pleased you loved your time at Tinga Lodge, and we appreciate your kind words. All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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- beautiful location - friendly and caring people - comfortable, tastefuly decorated lodge - delicius food, great wine Above all, beautiful nature all around and close encounters with wild animals that I would never have thought it is possible to experience.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 02 Nov 2023
Thank you! We are so pleased you loved your stay at Lion Sands, and hope there will be more. All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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We stayed at Tinga lodge for 3 nights. I can literally fault nothing. It is beautiful. The decor is contemporary but authentic. Just stunning. The location is amazing. The rooms are spacious yet somehow comfortable and cosy. And the food is healthy and delicious. And very plentiful. But none of that is what makes this place. What makes it is the amazing star. It was like staying with your best friends who just wanted you to have the best time. From Murray and Kruger who made sure our game drives were great fun, but also very informative. To the amazing Pinkie who was the best host and made us feel so welcome. All the staff were excellent to be honest. Massive recommendation. We’ll be back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 20 Oct 2023
Thank you! We really appreciate the extra star and happily hand it over to our beautiful people who made your stay exceptional. We are so glad you loved your time with us and do hope you will be back for more safari adventures. All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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The service at this place is outstanding. Every one from housekeeping, management, drivers, spotters to the clinician was personable, knowledgeable, responsive and polite. The rooms are very nice, spacious and clean. buffets are varied and tasty....Great choice!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Make sure to do both the morning and evening game drives...
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 18 Oct 2023
Lion Sands is the quintessential South African safari experience. We are so glad you loved your stay, and we appreciate the feedback. Just two words: Hurry back! All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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This is an exceptional property. The bungalow we stayed in was beautifully furnished with an amazing view of the river. The foods exceptional, the staff caring and attentive. We went on several game drives, viewed many animals and stopped for drinks and snacks. A beautiful experience.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 10 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It was wonderful to have you all visit Lion Sands. Stay well and hope we shall see you out this way again. All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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Q our driver and Rixon our spotter made our 3 1/2 days at Tinga an experience we will never forget. We MISS our game drives. . They made SURE we had a blast and saw ALL the animals. They were funny and enjoyable to be with and made sure we were always comfortable and safe. They made our trip an experience of a lifetime
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 21 Sept 2023
Dear Victoria Quolani and Reckson are a great team together. Thank you for your kind words and feedback. I can truly empathise with that feeling of missing game drives! I always wonder… We see such incredible things out on the drives and its mind blowing, imagine how much is going on out there all the time, which never gets seen!? Hope you will join us again. All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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Stunning! Perfect! From pick up at the airport in safari cars to hotel, the African experience was evident. We stayed at Tinga lodge with half our tour group. Stunning studio apartment with amazing shower and bath area. Beautiful patio with lounge chairs and plunge pool - unheated. Our room was probably 100 yards from lodge. Escorts required after dark to and from lodge. Safaris were unbelievable and trackers and rangers (driver) so knowledgeable. Their love of South Africa very evident. Climbing into and out of safari car was physical. Bring your stretchy pants / this place knows how to feed you. Once in a lifetime trip. Even celebrated my birthday in three different birthday songs!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 18 Sept 2023
Dear Lucy, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We hope that your birthday celebration continues for the entire month with many spoils and not just limited to the one day! I’m glad that we were able to share in the special occasion with you. The happy birthday song just sounds so much better in Shangaan, doesn’t it? 😊 All the best, Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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Myself and my partner came for our honeymoon and we were treated tremendously by all, from the arrival greeting up until our drop off at the airport. Everyone was warm and friendly. We created great relationships with Pinky our butler, Dre our Field Guide and Wanted our Tracker. All incredible people who made our stay amazing. We loved every minute of it and hope to come back again and rekindle those frienships that were made. It truly was a sad time leaving Lion Sands Tinga Lodge and we hope to come back soon. Thanks for the great time! Manny and Kiran
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 04 Sept 2023
Dear Manny and Kiran Maybe it will need to be an annual anniversary destination from now on! Glad you had such a great time and congratulations once again from all of us! All the best Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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From the moment you arrive at the airport until you leave, Lion Sands takes every effort to put the customer first and ensure each and every guest is looked after. Attention to detail is considered in all aspects of your stay - food is high quality, accommodation is spacious, very comfortable and provides all mod cons. But for me, it was the staff who made it a little more special, little thoughtful touches and a can do attitude was evident. Location was brilliant - 5 mins from the airport and even less before you start to see the wildlife. I can thoroughly recommend this as as special place for couples and families alike.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: August was a great time to go. Chilly mornings and evenings - so bring some warm clothes, but...
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 23 Aug 2023
Thank you so much. We absolutely loved meeting your family, and we so enjoyed the kids - and that they had such a great time. We are glad you were able to enjoy your last night in the Hinkwenu Residence. We hope to see you all again! Kind regards Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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We visited Tinga on our honeymoon and the whole experience was far beyond our expectations. From the minute we were met at Skukuza airport to the time we were dropped off, all the staff went above and beyond. Albert, our guide and Mishak, our tracker were amazing - knowledgeable, welcoming and excellent company! They ensured that we saw everything and knew everything there was to know not only about the animals, but also trees, plants, the bush, conservation etc. We saw elephants, lions, buffalo, a leopard, white rhino, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, baboons, hyenas, a jackal, monkeys, vultures, impala, inyala, kudus - and some of these were astonishingly close to the jeep. Our butler, Amos was amazing, remembering our breakfast drinks every day. My husband does not drink alcohol so the lodge made sure both the jeep and our room were well stocked with 0% beer. We were welcomed back after each drive by the wonderful staff and our room was kept spotless by the house keeping team who made sure it was cleaned by the time we returned from the morning drive and all prepared for the evening after dinner. Overall, if I could give Tinga Lodge and its staff and the whole safari experience more than 10/10, I would! Our goal now is to save up enough to return to South Africa and Tinga Lodge!…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MORE Family Collection Lodges and Hotels, Owner at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Responded 28 Jul 2023
Thank you for such a beautiful review, and for spending your honeymoon at Lion Sands. We are incredibly privileged to be surrounded by such a diversity of wildlife, and it is wonderful that you had excellent sightings. Hopefully we shall see you for your anniversary. Kind regards Mark Broodryk, General Manager, Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve
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PRICE RANGE
US$1,303 - US$2,923 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
tinga private game hotel skukuza, tinga private game skukuza
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tinga Private Game Lodge
LOCATION
South AfricaKruger National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Nearby attractions include The Parks Shop (2.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Yes, secured parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cattle Baron Skukuza, Kruger Station, and Coffee Shop.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
Yes, laundry service and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa.
Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.