Lion Sands<br/>Reserve

Tucked deep along the Sabi River, Hinkwenu Residence is your private gateway to Africa’s soul. Here, nature comes to you, with elephants drinking at the river and birds carving the sky, while you savor every moment from your own secluded sanctuary.

With private air access and a hidden entrance, your days are yours to shape. Drift between sunrise safaris, barefoot bush walks, quiet family meals, refreshing swims in the 10 m lap pool, and wellness rituals set to the sounds of the wild.

Your personal team, including a concierge, chef, butler, and field guide, ensures every detail is effortless. At Hinkwenu Residence, time slows, nature breathes, and you rediscover the luxury of simply being.

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9 Suites

9 Tinga Suite

2 guests | King

From $2924 pp/night

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River Facing Luxury at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Discover nine elegant suites overlooking the Sabie River, where vintage safari style meets modern luxury. Each suite offers a private deck and plunge pool, perfect for watching hippos, elephants, and giraffes pass by.Unwind in your riverside sanctuary, then connect via elevated walkways to the main lodge with its spa, bar lounge, pool, and open air boma.At night, fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the African bush, a true Big 5 safari experience in the heart of Sabi Sand Reserve.

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Exclusively My<br/>Africa Safari

"Rhythm of the Wild: Your Personalized Safari to Lion Sands" begins here.

Customize your dream safari to Lion Sands in the iconic Sabi Sand Reserve, home to Africa’s legendary Big 5. With "Exclusively My Africa" by Wild Earth Stays, every detail—from logistics & lodges to close-up wildlife encounters—is tailored to your rhythm, your dreams, and your desire for the wild.

GM of Lion Sands Kruger National Park (Tinga and Narina)

Mark Broodryk

Know before you go! Make sure you love your stay. Speak to your host face to face. We’re all yours.

Book a live video call with the host or our expert team of on-the-ground experts to ensure you’re well informed and fully prepared for your adventure.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

Where on earth

BE BOLD.
GO SOMEWHERE NEW.

Location

South Africa / Sabi + Kruger

-24.9723,31.5312

Kruger National Park, Sabi Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

NEAREST AIRPORT

Skukuza Airport

A road transfer from the airport delivers guests to Lion Sands Game Reserve in a short game drive.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

May – September

Wildlife viewing is the best during the dry winter season spanning from May - Sept.