South Africa Camps & Lodges
Tengile River Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Camp Details
Situated in a perfect position on the banks of the Sand River, with sweeping river views from every vantage point, lies Tengile River Lodge. Meaning ‘tranquil’ in the local language, the lodge certainly has an advantage over all others in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife including, the Big Five as it neighbours and shares a 50 km (31mi) unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. World-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings, strict vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience with game drives traversing an area of 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres).
This magnificent lodge features nine enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suites, dotted in the dappled shade of the bushveld, each with panoramic river views. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, fully-stocked bar, coffee station and outdoor seating and dining area that guaranteed to take your breath away. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with sunken outdoor lounge looking out onto the famed Sand River. For families, two of the lodge’s suites are joined by a covered walkway to create a family suite.
WHY CHOOSE TENGILE RIVER LODGE?
- Following the curve of the river bank, each area of the lodge has been specially designed to ensure magnificent river views from all angles
- Traversing 10 500 hectares (26 000 acres)
- The reserve is famed for its leopard sightings
- Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo)game reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
- Additional wildlife includes spotted hyena, various antelope, hippo and over 300 bird species
Tengile River Lodge questions
How large are the suites?
Very. Each of the nine air-conditioned suites has a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower plus its own lounge, dining area, fully stocked bar and coffee station, with outdoor seating and dining on a private deck. A private lap pool and sunken outdoor lounge look onto the Sand River.
Is there an option for a family?
Two of the suites are joined by a covered walkway to form a family suite, which gives parents and children their own space while keeping everyone together. The lodge name means tranquil in the local language, and each part of the building follows the curve of the riverbank for the view.
What are the game viewing conditions like?
Tengile sits in the Sabi Sand, which shares a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger and is world-renowned for leopard. Drives traverse 10,500 hectares and strict vehicle limits at sightings keep them uncrowded. Alongside the Big Five there are spotted hyena, antelope, hippo and over 300 bird species. Rates start from ZAR 46,500 per person per night.
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Tengile River Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Jan - 31 May; 01 Oct - 20 Dec | Suite | ZAR 46500 |
| 2026 | 01 Jun - 30 Sep; 21 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Suite | ZAR 50000 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Tengile River Lodge rates include:
• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives
• Laundry
• Safari activities (twice-daily game drives)
• Local community visit
• One hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• VAT
• Transfers to and from the Skukuza Airport
• A complimentary pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars per room for use during your stay
• SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay)
• Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist
• Area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist
Tengile River Lodge questions
How large are the suites?
Very. Each of the nine air-conditioned suites has a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower plus its own lounge, dining area, fully stocked bar and coffee station, with outdoor seating and dining on a private deck. A private lap pool and sunken outdoor lounge look onto the Sand River.
Is there an option for a family?
Two of the suites are joined by a covered walkway to form a family suite, which gives parents and children their own space while keeping everyone together. The lodge name means tranquil in the local language, and each part of the building follows the curve of the riverbank for the view.
What are the game viewing conditions like?
Tengile sits in the Sabi Sand, which shares a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger and is world-renowned for leopard. Drives traverse 10,500 hectares and strict vehicle limits at sightings keep them uncrowded. Alongside the Big Five there are spotted hyena, antelope, hippo and over 300 bird species. Rates start from ZAR 46,500 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 12 years and above are welcome at Tengile River Lodge.
Tengile River Lodge questions
How large are the suites?
Very. Each of the nine air-conditioned suites has a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower plus its own lounge, dining area, fully stocked bar and coffee station, with outdoor seating and dining on a private deck. A private lap pool and sunken outdoor lounge look onto the Sand River.
Is there an option for a family?
Two of the suites are joined by a covered walkway to form a family suite, which gives parents and children their own space while keeping everyone together. The lodge name means tranquil in the local language, and each part of the building follows the curve of the riverbank for the view.
What are the game viewing conditions like?
Tengile sits in the Sabi Sand, which shares a 50km unfenced boundary with Kruger and is world-renowned for leopard. Drives traverse 10,500 hectares and strict vehicle limits at sightings keep them uncrowded. Alongside the Big Five there are spotted hyena, antelope, hippo and over 300 bird species. Rates start from ZAR 46,500 per person per night.
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