Our Impression of Tinga Legends Lodge:
Location: Tinga Legends Lodge is located 5km north of Skukuza on the Sabie River. Overview: Built around an enormous Jackalberry tree which is reputed to be over 200 years old, the deck affords magnificent views of the Sabie River, and regular sightings of game, including members of the Big Five. Facilities at Legends include a library stocked with an array of African literature, a wine cellar stocked with premier South African and international wines, a boma, bar and wellness centre. There is also a large eternity swimming pool situated next to the wooden deck allowing unobstructed views of the Sabie River
Services & Amenities: General Facilities: Lounge area, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, health & wellness facilities, TV viewing facility, shop/boutique Services: Transfer service, laundry service, doctor on call (Skukuza) Communication & Business Facilities: Business centre, internet access, cellphone reception, conference facilities Photographer Facilities: Photographic safaris Credit Card Facilities: Visa, Master Card, Amex, Diner's Club Foreign Exchange: £, US$, ZAR, € Children's Policy: No restrictions (kruger Park rule only 6 years & over allowed on open game viewing vehicle) Children's Facilities: None Other Facilities: Library, wine cellar
The Suites - Tinga Legends Lodge Each luxuriously appointed suite (125m2) is air-conditioned, with en-suite bathroom and a double shower. The suites also have a private lounge, heated plunge pool, individual satellite television, DVD player, in-room mini bar and safe, underfloor heating, heated towel rails
The Suite Rooms Facilities: Number Of Rooms: 9 suites Beds & sleeping Arrangements: Twin beds, double beds Ablutions: En-suite bathrooms, hot & cold water, bath, double showers Views & Location: Views of the Sabie River Ventilation & Comfort: Air-conditioned, fans in room, verandah General Facilities: Serviced daily, mosquito nets, mini bar, safe deposit box, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV in rooms, DVD player, Cd player Other Facilities: Heated plunge pool on deck, underfloor heating, heated towel rails
Dining At Tinga Legends Lodge A visit to Tinga is designed to stimulate all the senses. Tinga cuisine can be described as a combination of global fusion trends and the aromatic offerings of Africa. The Tinga culinary experience is further enhanced by the tranquil settings in which the meals are enjoyed. Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed on the decks of the lodges, under the shade of the 200-year-old jackalberry tree. The gently flowing Sabie river and the soporific call of the emerald-spotted dove provide the perfect accompaniment to the range of delicacies prepared by the Tinga chefs. Evening meals are often serenaded by the some of the local wildlife - one can almost detect a wistful tone in the call of the hyena and jackal as the tantalising aroma of a bush barbecue drifts through the bush. One detects a distinctive scolding note in the roar of the lion, as the fare his lionesses has provided does not compare favourably with the meal being enjoyed in the traditional bomas at Legends and Narina. There is a note of envy from the hippos grazing on the riverside vegetation as a romantic dinner for two is enjoyed by guests on the deck of the their suite.
Tinga Legends Lodge Activities Game Viewing: 2 game drives per day Bushwalks Other Activities: Spa treatments Golf (Skukuza): Rental clubs & carts available Lake Panic Hide (Skukuza): Bird Watching Stevenson Hamilton's library & museum (Skukuza)