Lion Sands Tinga Lodge  

Set on a high bank above the Sabie River in Skukuza, this all-inclusive, family-friendly safari lodge is a gateway to Kruger. You're minutes from Skukuza Golf Course, a short drive to Paul Kruger Gate and within reach of Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger National Park.

The property channels classic safari style with tastefully furnished rooms and pioneer-era suites. Eighteen individually styled guestrooms feature private plunge pools and furnished patios, with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads in many bathrooms. For a more private escape choose a Treehouse or the standalone Hinkwenu Residence with its own deck and pool.

Enjoy a spa and spa sala, guest pool, library, and a lively bar lounge. Safari game drives offer close wildlife viewing — including Big Five territory — and boma or bush dinners bring dining under the stars. The lodge is all-inclusive for meals and beverages, offers a kids’ Mack & Madi Adventure programme, complimentary Wi‑Fi, gift shop and wedding services, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle.

There’s a conference center and meeting room (about 237 sq ft) plus 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Practical services include dry cleaning/laundry, on-site parking and a complimentary airport shuttle.

On-site dining ranges from the Boma Dinner experience to the main lodge restaurant and bar lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily, and the all-inclusive rate covers most meals and beverages (some special dinners or dishes may carry extra charges). Expect local flavors and bush-style meals for an authentic South African taste.