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Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

5.0 star property
5-star luxury lodge near Kruger National Park

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Kruger National Park, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Place, Londolozi Game Reserve
  • Place, Kruger National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Skukuza

On river.At this Skukuza lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Skukuza Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of AM Spa Kruger. Kruger National Park and Paul Kruger Gate are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • AM Spa Kruger - 19 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kruger National Park - 32 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 32 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Paul Kruger Statue - 32 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪3638 Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Paul’s Pub - ‬171 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Banana - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

5-star luxury lodge near Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this lodge measures 237 square feet (22 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Skukuza lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 237 sq ft of conference space
  • 22 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Private plunge pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property provides transfer service from Skukuza Airport (SZK) at no extra cost. Fees apply for transfers from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and other airports.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 134 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Utility fee: ZAR 176 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 495 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lion Sands Tinga Lodge to the airport?

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is 3.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Skukuza (SZK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge on Nov 25, 2025 start from $3,299.48, 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.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offer free breakfast?

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

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

Is there free parking at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have a pool?

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lion Sands Tinga Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features aromatherapy, massages, and facials.

How close is Lion Sands Tinga Lodge to downtown Skukuza?

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge is 1.7 mi away from Skukuza.

Reviews

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Wee Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip to kruger

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Shawny, Columbia, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

daniela, mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From start to finish an amazing holiday and hotel. Nobody can have a bad experience here. Worth every penny. Enjoy

10/10 Excellent

kiwa, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Robert , Miami Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Wadsyman, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

DMLoria, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Honduras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Manny, New Albany, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esperienza molto positiva in particolare menzione particolare per la guida Joe ed il tracker Qwolani
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

daniela , düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.