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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
Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%
...read moreRecommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.
Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly
...read moreOur 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 creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us
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!!!!
What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone
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.
We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see
...read moreWe’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
Lion Sands Treehouses
Tinga Lodge – Lion Sands Game Reserve – Sabi Sands – Information
- 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
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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