Lion Sands Reserve

South Africa

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Overview

Hinkwenu Residence

Tinga Lodge / Lion Sands Reserve

Tinga Lodge brings back the soul of old-world safaris with a new level of comfort. It’s a place where you’ll not just see the wild — you’ll feel a part of it.

9 Stays

9 Suites

Adventures

Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Celebrations & Honeymoons

Morning Bush Walk
Stargazing

Kids Venue

Features

Tinyeleti Treehouse: Overnight Bush Experience.
Community Experience
Mack & Madi Kids Adventure
Private Suite Pool

Fine Dining
Wi-Fi

Why It's Wild

River-Facing Luxury at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge 
Discover nine elegant suites overlooking the Sabie River, where vintage safari style meets modern luxury. Each suite offers a private deck and plunge pool, perfect for watching hippos, elephants, and giraffes pass by. Unwind in your riverside sanctuary, then connect via elevated walkways to the main lodge with its spa, bar lounge, pool, and open-air boma. At night, fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the African bush—a true Big 5 safari experience in the heart of Sabi Sand Reserve.

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9 Luxury Suites

9 Luxury Suite

2 guests | King Bed

From $2924 pp/night

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Relax in the natural beauty of Tinga Lodge, where open design and spacious decks overlook the Sabi River. Tinga's nine Suites blend vintage style with contemporary luxury, giving you a nostalgic yet luxurious safari experience.

Unwind on your private deck, or lounge beside your plunge pool as hippos wallow below and fall asleep to the chorus of the bush.

Patio & Private Plunge Pool
1346 Sg Ft
All Inclusive for game drives and activities / All Food
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
All-inclusive (All food/beverages/snacks)
River view
Free self-parking
Suite Sleeps 2 King Bed
2 game drives per night/Day
Free breakfast
Turndown Service nightly

Transfers to and from Lodge Included

Wheel Chair Accessible

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Exclusively My Africa Safari

"Rhythm of the Wild: Your Personalized Safari to Lion Sands" begins here.

Customize your dream safari to Lion Sands in the iconic Sabi Sand Reserve, home to Africa’s legendary Big 5. With "Exclusively My Africa" by Wild Earth Stays, every detail—from logistics & lodges to close-up wildlife encounters—is tailored to your rhythm, your dreams, and your desire for the wild.

MEET YOUR HOST

Nicole Golitz

Know before you go! Make sure you love your stay. Speak to your host face to face. We’re all yours.

Book a live video call with the host or our expert team of on-the-ground experts to ensure you’re well informed and fully prepared for your adventure.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

Where on earth

BE BOLD.
GO SOMEWHERE NEW.

Location

South Africa / Sabi + Kruger

-24.9723,31.5312

Kruger National Park, Sabi Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

NEAREST AIRPORT

Skukuza Airport

A road transfer from the airport delivers guests to Lion Sands Game Reserve in a short game drive.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

May – September

Wildlife viewing is the best during the dry winter season spanning from May - Sept.

Lion Sands<br/>Reserve

South Africa

Adventures

Features