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Lion Sands Kruger National Park

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Kruger National Park, Skukuza 1350, South Africa (Formerly Tinga Private Game Lodge)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013
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Farmington Hills, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The location was right on the river where you could see animals from the window of your room. The rangers and spotters were really interested in making sure we saw "the big 5." Plus, if you had an interest in an animal, they would find it for you. The rooms were big, nice and clean. The WiFi in the reception... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I took my girlfriend last month to spend 2 nights at Narina Lodge and ended up engaged a few hours after our arrival. The setting over the Sabie River along with extensive deck space for outdoor relaxing and dining is a sight to behold. Each suite is totally private, very spacious and overlooks the river and bushveld below with opportunities... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Tinga is a wonderful lodge with an incredible location on the banks of the Sabie river. The views from the main deck as well as from the rooms are really quite special. The rooms were great with really comfortable beds, a spacious lounge area as well as decks with plunge pools and loungers. The thing I think I was most... More

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Chevy Chase, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Tinga is a very, very good safari camp. An exceptional feature is the view of the nearby river from your room; this offers opportunities to view wild animals, such as elephants. The rooms are spacious and well furnished. All the staff are excellent, especially the rangers and trackers for your game drives. One unanticipated amenity was the high level of... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This place is simply amazing, the rooms with private pools on the deck looking to the river bank, with big bathtub, the so lovely staff, the incredible food, the amenities, the game drives, the drivers, Herds of elephants walking right under our feets under the wooden walkpath... everything from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was a... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Tinga was incredible. I haven't seen much of kruger but I have been too other safaris around south africa and kenya, and I would definitely say Tinga is amazing. Its worth taking a look at it. We really enjoyed our beautiful rooms, and the whole service from the hotel was amazing.. Everynight we had dinner at different spots through out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed at Tinga Narina Lodge for 4 nights on honeymoon and it was AMAZING. There was one slight negative which I will mention at the end of this review but let me rave about the many positives first. All the lodges are identical and look over the river where we lucky enough to see hippos, buffalos, elephants and naughty... More

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Nick_Leuenberger, General Manager at Lion Sands Kruger National Park, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Hi There Many Thanks for your honest review of Tinga Narina. I am pleased you had an incredible stay with us despite the unfortunate incident with your money. It is frustrating for us to hear reports of these incidence taking place. You will be pleased to hear that we will be installing top of the range Electronic Safes in each... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Narina lodge late Feb. From the moment we arrived we were taken back by the unique design, the view and the friendliness and willingness of the beautiful staff. Before our first afternoon game drive we went to cool down in our private pool, as we watched an elephant grazing 20m away from us!... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013 via mobile

I stayed at the Tinga Narina Lodge for 2 nights in February 2013 and can only say good things about the lodge. From the moment I arrived to the moment I left I was attended to by professional, friendly and helpful staff who were sure to greet me by name, took an interest in my background and remembered my favourite... More

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Sydney, Australia
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

Stayed here for two nights as part of a tour. After a flight from Cape Town and a bus to the small private airfield in the middle of Kruger National Park we then climbed into a number of custom made, open Range Rovers for the ride down the tracks to Tinga. It was worth the effort !! Staying at the... More

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Also Known As:
Tinga Private Game Hotel Skukuza
Tinga Private Game Hotel
Tinga Private Game Skukuza
Lion Sands Kruger National Park South Africa/Skukuza
Address: Kruger National Park, Skukuza 1350, South Africa (Formerly Tinga Private Game Lodge)
Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > Skukuza
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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