Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Tinga Lodge has nine suites with plunge pools on a high bank above the Sabie River, on a 5,000-hectare private concession inside Kruger. The rate includes meals, selected local drinks, the minibar, safari activities and Skukuza Airport transfers.
Private concession inside Kruger
On the Sabie River
Plunge pool in every suite
Skukuza Airport transfers included
Accommodation9 suites with plunge pools above the Sabie River
OperatorLion Sands
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children6 years and up
Traversing areaAbout 5,000 ha of traversingShared with Narina Lodge · source · What's this?
Plunge poolsKids' programmeWi-Fi
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 1 km in a straight line)
- Private or plunge pools
- Children's programme
Things to consider
- Children from 6 only
- Among the pricier Kruger National Park lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
9 suites with plunge pools above the Sabie River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder offer | 1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026, 1 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027 | R24,300 | €1,316 |
| Festive | 20 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | R34,030 | €1,842 |
| Low offer | 4 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | R21,600 | €1,169 |
| Peak | 1 Jun 2027 – 30 Sept 2027, 20 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | R36,750 | €1,990 |
| Shoulder offer 2027 | 1 Oct 2027 – 19 Dec 2027, 1 Apr 2028 – 31 May 2028 | R26,250 | €1,421 |
| Low offer 2028 | 4 Jan 2028 – 31 Mar 2028 | R23,330 | €1,263 |
Per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. Lower rates are stay-pay or long-stay offers (normal rate R32,400 in 2026–27, R34,990 in 2027–28). Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Tinyeleti Treehouse sleep-out is extra. Kruger conservation fees are not listed in the rate; confirm with the lodge.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Suite with plunge pool
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Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 1 km
TransfersSkukuza Airport road transfers are included (about 10 minutes).
AccessOn a private concession inside Kruger, about 20 km from Paul Kruger Gate and 10 minutes from Skukuza Airport.
Coordinates-24.9714, 31.5835
ReserveKruger National Park
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 6 and older; ages 6–15 pay 50%. Walks from 16. Younger children at the Hinkwenu Residence villa.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitelionsands.com
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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