Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary with river views

Thrilling game drives through Kruger National Park showcase Africa's majestic wildlife up close. Guests retreat to private plunge pools overlooking the bush after safari adventures. The full-service spa and restaurant serving high-quality cuisine complete this luxury safari experience.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
The current price is P223,335
P262,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

Room options

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a bed with a canopy in the background.

Suite

  • River view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Skukuza, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is near the airport and on a river. Paul Kruger Gate and Paul Kruger Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Londolozi Game Reserve and Silolweni Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Skukuza travel guide
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Kruger National Park, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • A wooden signpost with 'KRUGER GATE' written on it, surrounded by trees and rocks.
    Paul Kruger Gate
    30 min drive - 19.2 km
  • AM Spa Kruger
    14 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Paul Kruger Statue
    30 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Phabeni Gate
    58 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Selati Train Restaurant & Museum
    18 min drive
  • 3638 Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Wooden Banana
    17 min drive
  • One Life More
    6 min drive
  • The Bar @ Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
    106 min drive

About this property

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

  • Luxury boutique lodge by the river
  • Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and game and wildlife viewing at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Boma Dinner, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, luggage storage, and game drive on site
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vegetable garden, and a gift shop
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, in addition to perks like furnished patios and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and composting
    • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic beverages included

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lion Sands Tinga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge on Nov 14, 2026 start from P223,335, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Lion Sands Tinga Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this all-inclusive lodge is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from AM Spa Kruger and within 12 mi (20 km) of Skukuza Golf Course and Paul Kruger Gate. Paul Kruger Statue is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wow! What a wonderful lodge. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Our Field Guide (Mauritz), Tracker (Kruger) & Butler (Abel) made our stay memorable. Food was excellent and we would highly recommend staying at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge to any of our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical

From Kruger to Murray to Abel, the staff were truly what made the stay extraordinary. The attention to detail and warmth, made you feel like each time you turned into the driveway from another spectacular safari you were coming home. Truly an experience of a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Stunning hotel with amazing views

Beautiful hotel, located by the river. The few rooms make the hotel very private, and exclusive. Hotel staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. Suites are beautifully decorated, comfortable and very elegant. Food was excellent. The only negative thing was that some of the staff member were quite pushy with wanted to get tips, and it was quite frustrating at times. But only 2/3 staff members were like that. Other than that it was a very nice stay.
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, delicious food, friendly staff

The tinga lodge at lion sands look as if you took it out of an architectural digest magazine. the hotel is beautiful, the food was amazingly good, so creatively presented and its nice that the menu has various options so you will definitely find something you like. The rooms are very big, pretty and comfortable. The mini bar was included as well as all drinks, and they make sure you always have food or drinks with you. Our ranger and tracker were very very good. Our ranger Joe explained everything, it was very informative, we learned a lot. This is definitely a plus in this hotel. We went to another safari were the ranger did not explain much and it does make a huge difference. We got to see the big 5 many times, we got pretty close to the animals. It was a great experience. I would recommend this hotel for a honeymoon.
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10/10 Excellent

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Eine absolut außergewöhnliche Erfahrung! Wunderschöne Zimmer und Anlage, grandiose Game Drives, sehr aufmerksames und freundliches Team. Es war das Highlight unserer Reise!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great property! Enjoyed the views, the room facilities, common areas, etc. Guide and tracker were brilliant. Food is of a very high standard. Very impressed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Trip to kruger

Amazing lodge. Amazing staff. Amazing rangers. Unforgettable trip. Highly recommend this lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place! There is absolutely nothing I would change about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed at Tinga Lodge. Probably one of the best properties I have stayed at. The airport was 5 mins away - extremely convenient. The room was massive, had all the amenities. The only thing I wasn't extremely happy about was the food. I think they could have done much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing in every way. From the accommodations to the food to the service it was an incredible time. Our guide Ben and tracker Collence for game drives were absolute rockstars and completely made the experience with their knowledge, talent and charming personalities. Worth every penny and would stay again in a second.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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The lodge was exquisite and service exceptional! The food was also amazing. My only complaint is the plunge pool for our room was in need of an update and should have been heated. We went on to stay at Ulusaba and found Lion Sands Reserve, Narina Lodge to be superior in accommodations, game drive experience, and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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8/10 Good

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Una struttura molto bella nel bellissimo parco Kruger. Personale squisito, pulizia ottima, buon cibo. Le escursioni con le guide della struttura sono svolte con dedizione e attenzione al rispetto della natura
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Recomendo mil vezes!

Incrível! Inesquecível! Impossível descrever a experiência que esse lodge e todos os profissionais que trabalham proporcionam aos hóspedes. Supera e muito qualquer expectativa. É realmente um hotel cinco estrelas, com todo o cuidado e requinte que se espera. As dependências do hotel são incríveis, o staff não mede esforços para tornar a sua estadia em uma experiência inesquecível. A comida é deliciosa, o safari incrível. Impossível não se sentir especial nesse lugar. Recomendo mil vezes!
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Luxury Honeymoon

They took our last stop of our honeymoon and made it SPECTACULAR. They added little surprise perks that created unbelievable memories. If you are a couple looking for an amazing classic honeymoon experience with some unique twists - this is the place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Esperienza molto positiva in particolare menzione particolare per la guida Joe ed il tracker Qwolani
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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From start to finish an amazing holiday and hotel. Nobody can have a bad experience here. Worth every penny. Enjoy
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10/10 Excellent

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A life changing experience

Lion sands was probably the most beautiful stay and moreover experience i ever had. Not only did we see tons of wildlife, the staff and guide + tracker team were out of this world, charming and caring, kind and fun, doing everything to make our stay the most agreeable. We felt like we were with family and truly believe this is an experience like no other. It's a must do and see, one to hold and cherish. Thank you for making it all so perfect and surprising us along the way with your kindness and attentions.
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2/10 Terrible

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Employees on strike

Way too expensive for what you get. Former employees were on strike outside the hotel yelling and screaming all day long which made it imposible to rest and take advantage of a hotel as expensive as this one. Many hotels on the surrounding areas which are cheaper, newer and better. Avoid this one if you can.
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10/10 Excellent

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Lions Sands Tinga Lodge - Exceptional

We stayed at the Lion Sands Tinga Lodge and the stAff could not have been friendlier or accommodating. Frankly, our expectations were exceeded. Our ranger and game spotter were exceptional, very knowledgeable and able to find the prize game. My wife and I highly recommend this lodge.
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent

il n'y avais pas un fauteuil pendant notre sejour...
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10/10 Excellent

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Wahnsinn - einer der tollsten Plätze

Unglaublich fähiges und freundliches Personal. Warm und herzlich, jederzeit mit Namen angesprochen und umsorgt und überrascht. Zimmer sind einfach nur perfekt. Sauber, modern, stilvoll. Aus unserem Pool konnten wir Elefanten, Büffel und Kudus beobachten. Immer wieder gern und der doch hohe Preis ist mehr als gerechtfertigt.
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10/10 Excellent

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A luxurious magical place in Wild Africa

Amazing experience from the first minute you get picked up from the airport to when you leave. Everyone was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. You're greeted by the manager and the whole staff. The great hall is tastefully decorated and has a view of the river bank. At anytime of the day you'll see animals visiting the area feeding on the vegetation. The food is excellent, fresh and delicious. The morning and afternoon safari drives were exciting and fun. Morning drives are capped off by coffee, tea and treats. Afternoon drives are rewarded by drinks and snacks at sunset. We saw lots of animals and the ranger and tracker guides were very informative on animal habits and survival tactics. The whole time we felt very pampered. Each day was so unique and wonderful that we were sorry to leave Narina, Tinga. Definitely would recommend this place to our friends and family as well as visiting again.
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10/10 Excellent

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Would love to come back!

Tinga was incredible. I haven't seen much of kruger but I have been too other safaris around south africa and kenya, and I would definitely say Tinga is amazing. Its worth taking a look at it. We really enjoyed our beautiful rooms, and the whole service from the hotel was amazing.. Everynight we had dinner at different spots through out the hotel, which made it really unique from other luxury hotels. Our guide (Dave) and our tracker were definitely one of the best ones you could have. We saw many animals, and apart from that we had many many laughs, and great memories which we will never forget, or stop sharing. They made it stand out!! Plus the views from the Sabi River are un believable.
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Experience!

I have travelled all over the world and the quality of Tinga Legends Lodge, from the food, to the service, to the facilities, to the game drives, is absolutely first class.
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020