4 Day Tinga Lodge Safari

Our group transfer vehicle departs from the OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal by 07:30 to arrive at the Tinga Lodge in time for a quick lunch, check into your En-suite Chalet, freshen up before departing on a guided Open vehicle safari drive.

Tinga Lodge, situated in the magnificent Lion Sands Game Reserve, features nine exclusive private suites, making it a very personal experience. Tinga exudes the atmosphere of a classic safari lodge. The thatched cathedral-like entrance leads through to the colonial comfort of the lounge, which opens onto a massive wooden deck overlooking the Sabie River. Built around an enormous Jackalberry tree which is reputed to be over 200 years old, the deck affords magnificent views of the river, and regular sightings of the resident wildlife, including members of the Big Five. Tinga is subtle, sophisticated and serene – an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.

All safari drives are conducted by experience and knowledgeable safari guides and with assistance of a tracker, you will venture into the African wilderness in search of the Big 5 and other animals that call the National Park home.

Dinner is enjoyed along with your choice of Local wines and beverages (please note all beverages and wines are for your own account)

Retire to your Air-conditioned room for the night, dreaming of the following days safari experiences.

Being on a safari, means early morning wake up calls from your guide as the sun rises over the National Park.

Tea and coffee is served in the lodges main dining area, before departing on a morning open vehicle safari drive. ‘

Your guide and tracker will follow up on any spoor (animal footprints) that can be found on the gravel roads to track down the movement of the animals overnight. The morning safari drives are exciting to say as much, anxiously waiting to see what your guide and tracker have located. Getting up close and personal with the animals in the National Park is a daily basis, as your guide can travel of the road to get you amazing photographic opportunities.

On returning to the Lodge, a well-deserved breakfast is served before enjoying the heat of the day at the Lodge, in the comfort of your room, by the swimming pool and sipping on a cocktail at the Lodges well stocked Bar.

A light lunch and High tea are available at the Lodges main dining area before returning to the Open vehicle to enjoy a sunset safari drive in the Africa Wilderness. Your guide and tracker will make use of powerful spot lights to search for the animals once the sun has set over the National Park

Dinner is served once again at the Lodge, before retiring to your en-suite room for the night.

Being on a safari, means early morning wake up calls from your guide as the sun rises over the National Park.

Tea and coffee is served in the lodges main dining area, before departing on a morning open vehicle safari drive. ‘

Your guide and tracker will follow up on any spoor (animal footprints) that can be found on the gravel roads to track down the movement of the animals overnight. The morning safari drives are exciting to say as much, anxiously waiting to see what your guide and tracker have located. Getting up close and personal with the animals in the Timbavati Game reserve is a daily basis, as your guide can travel of the road to get you amazing photographic opportunities.

On returning to the Lodge, a well-deserved breakfast is served before enjoying the heat of the day at the Lodge, in the comfort of your room, by the swimming pool and sipping on a cocktail at the Lodges well stocked Bar.

A light lunch and High tea are available at the Lodges main dining area before returning to the Open vehicle to enjoy a sunset safari drive in the Africa Wilderness. Your guide and tracker will make use of powerful spot lights to search for the animals once the sun has set over the African Bush. 

Dinner is served once again at the Lodge, before retiring to your en-suite room for the night.

Awaken to the sounds of the Birds chirping in the nearby trees, as dawn breaks through the African Wilderness, Tea and coffee is served at the Lodge dining area before departing on your final Open vehicle safari drive, hoping to locate any animals that have eluded you thus far on your safari package to the National Park.

After Breakfast at the Lodge, you will have time to check out of your room before being collected from the Lodge for your return road transfer to Johannesburg.

Arriving back in Johannesburg at the OR Tambo Airport Bus terminal between 17:30 – 18:00. If you are planning on traveling further, we do suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19:30 and an International Flight that departs no earlier than 21:00