Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

Tinga lodge by more collection was both one of the most memorable stays I’ve experienced and unique. The concierge service from the point of arrival and attention to detail with the level of personalisation from the get go set this game reserve apart! The beautifully designed reception/ lobby you walk through extending into a stunning view of the river with lush Green trees to the rooms. The thoughtful touches like an assigned butler/having the same dedicated staff throughout the whole duration of your stay made you feel like you were being cared for by a team of people that genuinely knew you. It was evident that there had been much thought given to every detail in the rooms from the selection of drinks that filled your own complimentary mini bar, coffee/ tea selection and quality of amenities in the room, and mountain-view balconies—made the stay feel indulgent, comfortable and special. The restaurant was outstanding; offering seasonal menus and the ability to cater to all dietary requirements and excellent service. The serene views only elevated the experience. The outdoor plunge pools in the room in nature, the gym hut surrounded by animals and nature whilst working out was really a unique experience. Even though we did not get an opportunity on this stay to experience the spa treatments the interior design was outstanding. The onsite shop supported local communities and small designers which was a nice touch and these designers were further promoted by staff wearing some of thee beautiful garments as part of their uniform and products such as the intricate place mats sold being utilised in the restaurant. Exceptional people delivered exceptional service making our stay truly special throughout and one of a kind in South Africa. Stand outs that went above and beyond during our stay and I have to mention were benny and MP and then are our very knowledgable and charismatic guide Ollie and very very good tracker Heaven on the game drives, who have definitely equipped us well for any animal trivia back in the city! Overall, what makes this reserve exceptional is how seamlessly everything comes together — thoughtful service, beautiful surroundings, and genuine care that makes you feel less like a guest and more like you’re being hosted in a home away from home. Worth the price and couldn’t recommend a stay here more highly!

My partner and I stayed at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge for 2 nights. From the moment we were collected from the Airport the experience was 5 star. Our guide Liv and tracker Isaac were absolutely incredible. Their knowledge of the wildlife and skill with animal tracking made all the game drives such a fantastic experience. We had so much fun and laughter on every drive! Back at the lodge our butler Pinky looked after our every need, paying so much attention to detail. The food (so so much of it!!) tasted delicious, every meal was such a treat! The lodge, rooms and surroundings are spectacular, it was heaven to wake up to the view every morning. All the staff at Tinga Lodge treated us like family, everyone always had a smile on their face and loved to have a chat. Overall an incredible experience at this beautiful location. We will miss it and everyone! For future visitors, we would recommend staying 3 nights to make the most of the game drives and lodge experience. We would also highly recommend the Spa. Cindy was absolutely fantastic!

Highly recommend! The lodge is beautiful and offers a very unique experience because the property is not fenced so you encounter animals and feel like you’re truly in the bush. The staff goes above and beyond to accommodate all your requests (Edmust is an amazing butler) and our guide and tracker (Mo and Kruger) truly went above and beyond to ensure we had fun, saw as many animals as possible, and learned about the bush while being respectful of the habitat.

I cannot recommend Lion Sands Tings highly enough!!! Our stay was absolutely perfect and there is not one thing that I would change. The staff were extremely warm and attentive, the food was outstanding and the environment is perfect. Our field guide, Olli, could not be more knowledgeable and is very patient teaching us all aspects of animal and bush life! Heaven was an amazing tracker too!! You will not regret a stay here!

What an experience at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. This was my first time visiting Kruger, and it did not disappoint. The lodge staff were incredible, from our host Mr. T to every single person that made the time spent at the lodge feel like being home. Benny took the most careful and loving care of us, our rooms were sparkling and set for the morning and evening, and our food from Chef Civilize was out of this world. Hugh (our guide) and Reckson (our tracker) made sure we saw everything we possibly could and didn’t hold back from looking high and low to make our experience a phenomenal one. I found it totally life changing, I will absolutely be back.

An amazing 3 days at the Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. Our experienced guide Ben doing his best for our experience, the Manager making sure everything is done for the best of our experience. He has been very reactive and very supportive with his team.|No surprise to all comments very positive. We strongly believe people sharing with us the game drive had also an amazing experience for their first Safari experience.|However we have the privilege of living in South Africa and are used to many other lodges.|The location of the lodge is not directly at Sabi Sand and very close to the airport which has pro and con’s. We are great fan of Leopard viewing and this lodge might be not the best one compared to Sabi Sand. |There is a proximity to the Kruger National Park with roads and cars ; your feeling of being isolated in a remote place only with nature is therefore not the same.|We have noticed a long list of small things but not at the expected level for such a price positioning. The quality of food is good but nothing special, cars upholstery tired, room not cleaned during the last game drive, no welcome drink when you are back at the lodge, no individual bottle for your stay…|Small things but making a global experience below some other lodges

My stay at Lion Sands Tinga guest experience was exceptional from the time of my arrival to my departure. The touch points, food and beverage, luxury accommodation and dedicated service team and outstanding guiding and game viewing, made the stay extra special. Thank you again to Nicole, Matimu, Jabu, Vellie, Amos and the amazing housekeeping ladies. Thank you, Rob, Mark and the Lion Sands team.

My wife and I stayed at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge for 4 nights as part of our honeymoon. Our experience was fantastic, from the lodge and rooms, to the service and housekeeping, and of course most importantly the game drives and wildlife. Our field guide and tracker, Aaron and Hendry, were particularly excellent. Their knowledge of the bush, wildlife and birdlife made the safari drives highly educational and their jokes and conversation really added to the quality of the experience!