The Camp

Location: Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Number of Suites: 9

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge features nine spacious suites, each approximately 1,300-square feet showcasing a four-poster bed, mosquito netting, an en suite bathroom with bathtub, indoor showers and double sinks, a private sitting area with river views, and a sequestered wooden deck with a private plunge pool and sun loungers. The rooms are spaced well apart, split on either side of the main lodge and connected by a winding, wooden walkway. The main lodge features large, open-air spaces with stone fireplaces and broad views of the Sabie River, and both formal and al fresco dining areas. A central swimming pools offers respite in the midday heat and sits in plain view of the riverbank that is frequented by thirsty animals. Lion Sands Private Game Reserve also has an elegantly-appointed treehouse that can be booked in advance for a night under the stars (extra cost).

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with tub and shower
• Shampoo, soap and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Air conditioning
• Room fan
• Mini bar
• Tea/coffee in room
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Private plunge pool
• Central pool
• Treehouse star beds (extra cost)
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry (extra cost)
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express)
• Cellular coverage is intermittent

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge stays true to a story that began in 1933 with the purchase of land in what is now the Sabi Sand. Lion Sands Tinga is situated within the Kruger National Park land, bordering the Sabi Sand and enjoying the same incredible species of wildlife, from elusive leopard to powerful lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, spotted hyena and innumerable other mammals and birds. Being in a private concession, however, you get unique activities and excellent wildlife without the crowds. Traditional morning and afternoon wildlife drives are conducted each day, with a stop to watch the sunset and a continued search into the twilight hours as the cats begin their nightly hunts and aardvark, porcupine and owls come out. Astronomy talks put it all into perspective—you have never seen so many stars as you can here, devoid of light pollution. Guided nature walks, meals out in the bush, and even optional treehouse sleepouts are at your fingertips.

Kruger National Park is a quintessential wildlife destination, featuring the Big Five and other big cats and large mammals. The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced in the area. Other typical sightings may include warthogs, baboons and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements.

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