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  • 9 Comfortable Luxury Suites
  • Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
  • Exceptional Big Five Viewing
  • Highly Popular and Excellently Rated

Nestled deep within the heart of the Southern Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is where untamed wilderness meets timeless romance.

Here, just nine elegant suites — each a blend of classic colonial charm and contemporary indulgence — open onto sweeping views of the Sabie River.

From your private deck, watch elephants bathe at dusk or listen to the haunting call of a distant lion as twilight settles over the bush.

Every suite is a sanctuary of luxury, featuring en-suite bathrooms, cozy lounge areas, and private plunge pools for moonlit dips beneath a canopy of stars.

Tinga Lodge invites you to experience the wild in comfort and style.

Wake to birdsong and the scent of the earth after rain. Embark on intimate game drives that bring you close to Africa’s most iconic wildlife, then return to a crackling fire, a glass of fine wine, and candlelit dining beneath the stars.

Let the cares of the world melt away with a massage, or simply savor the serenity of nature all around you.

With every detail thoughtfully curated, even dietary needs are lovingly accommodated with customized menus, arranged with care ahead of your stay.

But perhaps the most enchanting experience of all awaits those seeking magic and memory — an overnight stay in a luxury treehouse under the African sky.

Perched high above the ground, these starlit sanctuaries are designed for dreamers, lovers, and seekers of solitude.

As the bush whispers around you and constellations stretch endlessly overhead, you’ll find yourself wrapped in a night unlike any other — safe, serene, and infinitely romantic.

Whether you're celebrating love, craving adventure, or simply escaping the ordinary, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers a storybook safari experience — written just for you.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Situated at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
  • Overlooks the Sabie River
  • Excellent game viewing opportunities
  • 9 luxury suites along the Sabie River
  • Huge variety of activities
  • Children 10 years and older are welcome

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour reception
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Conference rooms
  • Swimming pool
  • Deck chairs/Sun loungers
  • Wellness Centre / Spa
  • PC with internet
  • Car Park
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Eco Friendly

Activities

Discover the Big Five, follow leopard tracks and be amazed at the birdlife to be found in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers guided morning and evening game drives, as well as offering wildlife enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the magnificence of African nature en foot.

During a guided bush walk one cannot help but be amazed by the intricacies of nature and symbiosis of its parts.

In addition Tinga Lodge also hosts night walks during which you will discover South Africa’s glittering starry skies.  

Bush breakfasts or dinners, as well as river tours and cultural visits are also on offer.

  • Game Drives
  • Bird watching
  • Bush Walks
  • Night walks
  • Bush breakfasts or dinners
  • River tours
  • Stargazing

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Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite

Available: 9 suites

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 02:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge Area
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • More

    FROM $1785

    TO $2024

    Per person per night sharing

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    Hinkweni Villa
    Hinkweni Villa
    Hinkweni Villa

    Available: 1 Villa

    Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults and 2 Kids

    Check-in: From 02:00 PM

    Check-out: To 11:00 AM

    Show Room Info
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge Area
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • More

    FROM $9702

    TO $14321

    Per unit per night

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    Rates

    2026

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    04 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $1785
    04 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From $9702
    01 June 2026 - 30 Sept 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $2024
    01 June 2026 - 30 Sept 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From $14321
    01 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $1927
    01 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From $13580
    20 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $2024
    20 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From $14321

    2027

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    04 Jan 2027 - 31 May 2027 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $1927
    04 Jan 2027 - 31 May 2027 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From $13580

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    • Luxurious accommodation
    • All meals
    • Two game drives daily
    • Game drive refreshments and snacks
    • Specified inclusive safari activities
    • Skukuza Airport transfers
    • Wi-Fi
    • Specialist activities included:  Game drives, bush walks, hippo experience, stargazing, wildlife lectures, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners; Community visits (MORE Community Trust - excludes weekends, school holidays and public holidays, Mack & Madi children's programme
    From $1785 per person sharing
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