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Tinga Private Game Lodge

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Kruger National Park, Skukuza 1350, South Africa
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Tinga Private Game Lodge
Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Skukuza
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We stayed in Tinga Legends Lodge for 4 nights at the start of our honeymoon to South Africa. Legends is a beautiful lodge breathtakingly set on the banks of the river. Our room was spacious with it's own deck and private plunge pool, huge bathroom with bath, seperate shower and two sinks. The bed was very comfortable and the up... More

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Dubai
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Accommodation: As good as it gets with private heated plunge pool. The views over the river are stupendous and from your suite you will see more game than on the drives. An armchair safari from your deck will reveal elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocs and a multitude of birds. Well maintained and beautifully presented. Service: Poppy and her team are fabulous.... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Wonderful friendly staff, great food and excellent accomodaton. We had an Australian family on our game drives who were desperate to see Leopard and our game ranger Ismael and tracker Reckson went out of their way to locate one. Thank you Narina for a 5 star experience, all our expectations and more were met. Can't wait to be back

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2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

My Wife and I Treated ourselves to this luxury game lodge after finding it online and we weren't disappointed. It was our first safari experience and we were looking for privacy and luxury without large groups crammed into uncomfortable vehicles. Tinga ticked all the boxes. The rooms are fantastic with private little plunge pools overlooking the bush. The food is... More

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Seattle, Washington
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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I had one of the most fabulous luncheon with clients here of my trip to S Africa. Service exceptional overlooking the river. Great wine selection. While I did not STAY there, I was treated to visits to all rooms categories. Definitely on my list for a return visit.

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Woodland Hills, CA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Stayed only one night at Legends during an industry famil of several lodges in the area. Legends immediately feels like the iconic safari experience you think of. This is a small lodge with a big experience and all the trappings of a luxury property in the bush. The nine "suites" are really stand-alone cottages with thatched roofs - all very... More

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san francisco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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Tinga Narina has accommodations to mathch any Kruger lodge, even those much more expensive. Looking out on our deck, or in the private plunge pool, we saw Elephants crossing the river, Hipos bellowing near by and monkeys anxious to steal our food. Great value and good food to beat. I highly recommend it.

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New York, NY
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

My husband and I had an incredible stay at Tinga Narina. Every time we turned around the staff had done something special to make our stay truly amazing, like drawing a romantic bath with a bucket of champagne and arranging for dinner to be served on our deck lit with lanterns. It was such a relaxing and special stay. Our... More

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New York City, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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This truly was a once in a lifetime experience that we will forever cherish. We stayed at Legends in Sept. 2011 and it was a perfect time, with absolutely NO mosquitos anywhere! Took Malaria pills as a precaution and brought Deet bugspray, but did not feel it was necessary. Would def. recommend Sept. as the month to go! Weather was... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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We stayed at Tinga Narina in Nov. 2011 and loved every moment! All of the staff is very friendly, thoughtful, & helpful. The accommodations were wonderful, loved the outdoor shower. Great meals & service. We also enjoyed the company of fellow guests & felt lucky to have shared the same days @ Tinga - Narina. We had amazing sightings on... More

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