Overview

We are always surprised at how a visit to Tinga can completely restore our energy and allow us to take a breath and relax. When you’re right on the Sabie River, watching the animals, surrounded by bush and sky, you really feel like you’ve escaped from the world. With 5000 hectares of wild bush in this private concession within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, you can go exploring off-road and follow the footsteps of the leopard, track down a herd of elephant or simply wait for them to come to you.

Tinga Lodge has nine private suites, making it a very personal experience. Tinga exudes the atmosphere of a classic safari lodge. The thatched cathedral-like entrance leads through to the colonial comfort of the lounge, which opens onto the massive wooden deck overlooking the Sabie River. Built around an enormous Jackalberry tree which is reputed to be over 200 years old, the deck affords magnificent views of the Sabie River, and regular sightings of the resident wildlife, including members of the Big Five.

Suites: 9 for 18 guests

Size of suites: 125m2

Children: Yes (6 and older)

Children on safari: Yes (6 and older)

Children activities: Yes

Babysitting: Yes, extra cost

Triple rooms (sleeper couch): 2

Single traveller supplement: 2 rooms with no supplement

Double bed convertible to twin: Yes

Treehouse: Yes (Tinyeleti)

Central public pool: Yes

Private plunge pool: Yes

Air-conditioning: Yes

Fireplace: No

Room fan: Yes

Mosquito nets: Yes

Outdoor shower: Yes (indoor has the ability to open)

Indoor shower: Yes

Free Wi-Fi: Yes (Public area only)

Satellite television: Yes (Public area only)

In-room safe: Yes

Personal bar: Yes

Telephone: Yes

Conference facilities: Yes, with dedicated room for 12 delegates

Suitable for disabled guests: Yes, with assistance

Guests per safari vehicle: 6

Private 4 x 4 safari vehicle: Yes, subject to availability

Our staff are often called mind readers, sometimes saints and quite frequently invited to go back home with our guests (an invitation which they politely decline). They make it possible for guests to surrender, with every need taken care of and the guests’ comfort their first priority. 

Life at Tinga has a timeless quality, where you can get lost in a moment, and take the time to really explore this piece of Africa on the banks of the Sabie River. If you want to escape from real life, Tinga is where you need to go. Tinga is subtle, sophisticated and serene – it’s an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.

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