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FROM ZAR 27270 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

  • Luxurious accommodation
  • All meals
  • Two game drives daily
  • Game drive refreshments and snacks
  • Specified inclusive safari activities
  • Skukuza Airport transfers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Specialist activities included:  Game drives, bush walks, hippo experience, stargazing, wildlife lectures, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners; Community visits (MORE Community Trust – excludes weekends, school holidays and public holidays, Mack & Madi children’s programme

Deep within the southern reaches of Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge offers an unrivaled blend of luxury, intimacy, and authentic African wilderness. The lodge features just nine beautifully appointed suites, each designed to reflect a harmonious balance of classic colonial charm and contemporary comfort. Every suite includes private plunge pools, spacious lounge areas, and expansive decks overlooking the serene Sabie River, providing guests with front-row views of elephants, hippos, and a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Days at Tinga Lodge are filled with twice-daily Big Five game drives, guided bush walks, and immersive safari experiences, while evenings invite relaxation with candlelit dinners beneath the stars, cozy fireside moments, or indulgent spa treatments. Every detail is carefully curated, from personalized dining menus to attentive service that anticipates every guest need, ensuring a stay that is both effortless and unforgettable.

For those seeking a truly magical experience, the Tinga Treehouse offers an elevated, open-air sanctuary where guests can sleep beneath the starlit African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the bush and the distant calls of wildlife. Whether celebrating romance, seeking adventure, or simply escaping the ordinary, Lion Sands Tinga Lodge promises an extraordinary safari experience where luxury, nature, and unforgettable memories converge in perfect harmony.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Situated at the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
  • Overlooks the Sabie River
  • Excellent game viewing opportunities
  • 9 luxury suites along the Sabie River
  • Huge variety of activities
  • Children 10 years and older are welcome

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour reception
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar
  • Conference rooms
  • Swimming pool
  • Deck chairs/Sun loungers
  • Wellness Centre / Spa
  • PC with internet
  • Car Park
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Eco Friendly

ROOM TYPE

Luxury Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 9 suites

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 02:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge Area
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 27270 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Hinkweni Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Villa

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults and 2 Kids

Check-in: From 02:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge Area
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Complementary Wi-Fi
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 148280 per person per night

Activities

Guests can enjoy twice-daily guided game drives, following the tracks of leopards and spotting the iconic Big Five. Guided bush walks provide a closer look at the intricacies of nature and the symbiosis of its ecosystems, while night walks reveal South Africa’s glittering starry skies. Additional experiences include bush breakfasts and dinners, river tours, and cultural visits, allowing for a truly immersive safari adventure.

Activities at Tinga Lodge include:

  • Game Drives

  • Bird Watching

  • Bush Walks

  • Night Walks

  • Bush Breakfasts or Dinners

  • River Tours

  • Stargazing

Tinga Lodge perfectly combines luxury, adventure, and nature, offering guests unforgettable encounters with the African wilderness in comfort and style.

Rates

Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
01 May 2025 – 31 May 2025 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R27270
01 May 2025 – 31 May 2025 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R148280
01 June 2025 – 30 Sept 2025 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R31510
01 June 2025 – 30 Sept 2025 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R172005
01 Oct 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R30000
01 Oct 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R163110
20 Dec 2025 – 03 Jan 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R31510
20 Dec 2025 – 03 Jan 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R172005
04 Jan 2026 – 31 May 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R30000
04 Jan 2026 – 31 May 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R163110
01 June 2026 – 30 Sept 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R34030
01 June 2026 – 30 Sept 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R185765
01 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R32400
01 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R176160
20 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R34030
20 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R185765
04 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2027 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R32400
04 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2027 Hinkweni Villa Per unit per night From R176160

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • Luxurious accommodation
  • All meals
  • Two game drives daily
  • Game drive refreshments and snacks
  • Specified inclusive safari activities
  • Skukuza Airport transfers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Specialist activities included:  Game drives, bush walks, hippo experience, stargazing, wildlife lectures, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners; Community visits (MORE Community Trust – excludes weekends, school holidays and public holidays, Mack & Madi children’s programme
Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5