Lion Sands Tinga Lodge - Sabi Sands - Kruger National Park

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime. With just 9 luxurious suites, each located in an utterly private spot overlooking the river, you are treated to the ultimate African luxury experience. Each of Tinga’s suites has a bathroom with a bath and shower, separate lounge area with mini-bar, private plunge pool and deck, 24 hour air-conditioning and a range of luxury amenities. When you’re right on the Sabie River, watching the animals and surrounded entirely by bush and sky, you really feel like you’re suspended in time and removed from the world as you know it.

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Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience


EVERY ROOM OFFERS AND ACCEPTS:

 Children 10 years and older are welcome

 Children's’ activities and baby sitting available

 Family Rooms available

 Central Public Pool, and Private Plunge Pool

 Suitable for disabled travellers (with assistance)

 Open plan lounge and dining area

 Suitable for disabled travellers (with assistance)

 Full range of dietary preferences catered for.

 Free Wi-Fi in guest areas

2026 / 2027 Rates

Period 
Rates 
4 January - 31 May 2026
SUITE:
R30,000.00 per person per night sharing

R45,000.00 per person per night single
HINKWENU RESIDENCE:
R163,110.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night
1 June - 30 September 2026
SUITE:
R34,030.00 per person per night sharing

R51,045.00 per person per night single
HINKWENU RESIDENCE:
R185,765.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night
1 October - 19 December 2026
SUITE:
R32,400.00 per person per night sharing

R48,600.00 per person per night single
HINKWENU RESIDENCE:
R176,160.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night
20 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
SUITE:
R34,030.00 per person per night sharing

R51,045.00 per person per night single
HINKWENU RESIDENCE:
R185,765.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night
4 January - 31 May 2027 
SUITE:
R32,400.00 per person per night sharing

R48,600.00 per person per night single
HINKWENU RESIDENCE:
R176,160.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

* Rates exclude conservation fees, impact levy and gate fees

 

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Lion Sands Treehouses

The Treehouses, including Chalkley’s Treehouse and Kingston Treehouse (Sabi Sand), and Tinyeleti Treehouse (Kruger National Park) are booked in conjunction with your accommodation. Pack an overnight bag with your essentials, while leaving your other belongings back in your room at camp.

Tinga Lodge – Lion Sands Game Reserve – Sabi Sands – Information

Tinga is an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime. With just 9 luxurious suites, each located in an utterly private spot overlooking the river, you are treated to the ultimate African luxury experience. Each of Tinga’s suites has a bathroom with a bath and shower, separate lounge area with minibar, private plunge pool and deck, 24 hour air-conditioning and a range of luxury amenities.
Accommodation at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is provided in suites set against the confluence of two impressive rivers. Suites are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, heated plunge pools, satellite televisions, mini-bar and safe, hairdryer, and a private deck overlooking the Sabie River.
Kruger Park in general and Sabi Sands in particular play hosts to a vast, free roaming array of impressive wildlife species, including Burchell's zebra, African buffalo, impala, lion, black and white rhino, cheetah, leopard, elephant, and hippopotamus, as well as various reptiles and water creatures, and five hundred and seventeen distinct bird species. You will be impressed with the wildlife experience around Tinga Lodge.
The lodge does not accommodate children under the age of 6 years. Please enquire about rates for children before making a booking.
By Air:   • South African Airways from Johannesburg  or Cape Town to Skukuza • Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer By Road: DISTANCE/ TRAVEL TIMES TO THE SABI SAND GAME RESERVE
  • From OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg: 5 hours | 490km | 306 miles
  • From Hoedspruit Airport: 2 hours 15 minutes | 160km | 99 miles
  • From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport / Nelspruit: | 1 hour 45 minutes | 110km | 68.3 miles
  • From Hazyview: 1 hour | 67km | 41.6 miles
  • From Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park: 45 minutes | 32km | 19.88 miles
  • From Skukuza Airport: 25 minutes | 12km | 7.45 miles
Directions from Johannesburg: • N12/N4 to Nelspruit via Schoomanskloof. • R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview. • R536 from Hazyview towards the Paul Kruger Gate. • Enter through the Paul Kruger Gate; Tinga is located 20km from the gate and Narina is located 8km from the gate. Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R160 per vehicle and R40 per person. (Prices subject to change) GPS: -24.962800 (latitude) 31.563200 (longitude)
Tinga Lodge offers an ideal venue for an exclusive conference. With an executive boardroom that accommodates up to 14 delegates in a fixed boardroom format. The convenience and exclusivity of this venue is matched by the lodge’s ideal location in the beautiful southern Kruger. Tinga lodge provides not only a private and well-facilitated conference venue, but also a tranquil getaway for delegates. Facilities and Services: • Television, • whiteboards • flip charts, • a screen, • data projector, • ISDN lines. Seating Arrangements Configuration: Fixed boardroom format - 14 Rates: Conferencing rates vary seasonally and are dependent on the number of guests and other personalised requirements. Please contact us and our consultants will quote you on a package tailor-made to exact requirements Additional information: • Laptops and computers are not provided by the lodge. • Catering can be arranged through lodge managemen
Lion sands romance

The choice of Lodge at Lion Sands is dependent on your personal taste. If you prefer the company of others in a larger environment, then River Lodge is for you.  If you enjoy utter exclusivity with the privacy of your own Villa with deck, lounge and pool, then we recommend Ivory Lodge.

 

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Sleep Under The Stars at Lion Sands

The Lion Sands Treehouses are the ultimate bush bedrooms. Arrive at sunset to a scrumptious picnic dinner, and spend the hours of dusk fully appreciating the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night. Slumber directly beneath the Milky Way where you may well lose count of the shooting stars. The Treehouses at Lion Sands are for the hopeless romantic (ideal as a wedding or anniversary treat), the adventurer, the person who needs a complete disconnect and digital detox, or the wildlife enthusiast who prefers the bush au-natural.

All of the Treehouses are securely constructed above the ground, where animals will remain at a safe and comfortable distance. Our Field Guide will provide a full orientation when he drops guests off before sunset, and will remain on call via the radio left behind until it is time to leave the following morning after sunrise and a good cup of coffee!

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