Overview

We are always surprised at how a visit to Tinga can completely restore our energy and allow us to take a breath and relax. When you’re right on the Sabie River, watching the animals, surrounded by bush and sky, you really feel like you’ve escaped from the world. With 5000 hectares of wild bush in this private concession within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, you can go exploring off-road and follow the footsteps of the leopard, track down a herd of elephant or simply wait for them to come to you.

Tinga Narina Lodge has nine private suites, making it a very personal experience. Like the bird it was named after (the narina trogon), the lodge is unobtrusive, yet undeniably beautiful, blending perfectly with the riverine forest vegetation. The main deck is on stilts overlooking the Sabie River, and the suites are connected by an elevated wooden walkway. The lodge comprises nine suites.

Suites: 9 for 18 guests

Size of suites: 125m2

Children: Yes (10 and older)

Children on safari: Yes (10 and older)

Children activities: Yes

Babysitting: Not available

Triple rooms (sleeper couch): 2

Single traveller supplement: 2 rooms with no supplement

Double bed convertible to twin: Yes

Treehouse: Yes (Tinyeleti)

Central public pool: No

Private plunge pool: Yes

Air-conditioning: Yes

Fireplace: No

Room fan: Yes

Mosquito nets: Yes

Outdoor shower: Yes

Indoor shower: Yes

Free Wi-Fi: Yes (Public area only)

Satellite television: Yes (Public area only)

In-room safe: Yes

Personal bar: Yes

Telephone: Yes

Conference facilities: No dedicated room

Suitable for disabled guests: No

Guests per safari vehicle: 6

Private 4 x 4 safari vehicle: Yes, subject to availability

Our staff are often called mind readers, sometimes saints and quite frequently invited to go back home with our guests (an invitation which they politely decline). They make it possible for guests to surrender, with every need taken care of and the guests’ comfort their first priority.

Life at Tinga has a timeless quality, where you can get lost in a moment, and take the time to really explore this piece of Africa on the banks of the Sabie River. If you want to escape from real life, Tinga is where you need to go. Tinga is subtle, sophisticated and serene – it’s an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.

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