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      MalaMala Tengile River Lodge

      Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park

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      MalaMala Tengile River Lodge

      Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park

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      Overview

      Tengile River Lodge by the Tengile MalaMala Collection features nine secluded suites, nestled in the dappled shade of the cool riverine forest, each with soothing river outlooks. Space is taken to an unprecedented level in these guest suites. In addition to a master bedroom, bathroom and outdoor shower, there is a lounge, dining area, and bar, together with a private deck, swimming pool, and outdoor seating and dining area.

      The guest area of andBeyond Tengile River Lodge offers a mixed selection of open, interactive, and private spaces. The design of this common area ensures a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with the viewing deck a highlight point. The massage and gym area offers guests yet another haven of well-being and tranquility. Strict vehicle limits at game sightings ensure the exclusivity of the wildlife experiences. With twice daily game drives, interpretive bush walks and birdwatching, together with the river outlooks from all guest suites, and that of the extensive viewing deck, guests are guaranteed a feast of undiluted and unforgettable wild-magic moments.

      About the Sabi Sand Game Reserve

      Adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing. Home to a host of animals, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), the Sabi Sand is part of a conservation area that covers over two million hectares (almost five million acres), an area equivalent to the state of New Jersey.

      With no boundary fences between the Sabi Sand and the Kruger National Park, this reserve benefits from the great diversity of animals found in one of the richest wildlife areas on the African continent, along with the additional benefits experienced on a private game reserve.

      Game drives traverse an area of 10 500 hectares (26 000 acres) and strict vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of the game viewing experience. Sensitive off-road driving ensures that guests have the best possible view of any exceptional sighting and rangers are constantly in touch with each other to keep track of animal movements.

      Why We Love It
      • Tengile River Lodge by Tengile MalaMala Collection is a stupendous destination set along the river offering wonderfully expansive views
      • Each suite is perfectly situated to offer magnificent views of the river ahead
      • The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is one of the most prestigious wildlife sanctuaries in the world, with unfenced borders neighboring the Kruger National Park, and is famed for its leopards and incredible wildlife
      • Tengile MalaMala has exclusive traversing rights on 10,500 hectares of wilderness land, which means guests can explore the reserve on foot, free from the constraints of roads and vehicles, go on a night drive, or sensitively go off-road enabling you to get closer to wildlife
      • In addition to incredible leopard viewing, and the famous Big Five, discover a vast variety of plant and animal species that share the land with the Kruger National Park
      Reserve
      • Name
        Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
      • Size
        65,000 hectares
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      Fast Facts
      • Air Conditioner
      • Cellphone Signal
      • Fans
      • Gym
      • Malaria area
      • Off Road
      • Outside Shower
      • Plunge Pool
      • Pool
      • Spa Treatments
      • Tracker
      • Wi-Fi
      • Camp Unfenced
      Children

      Children are welcome!

      Details
      • 9 Luxury Suites

        1 Luxury Family Suite

      • Setting: Perfectly elevated overlooking the Sand River and surrounding bushveld
      Activities
      • Game Drives
      • Bird Watching
      • Luxury Walking Safaris (on request, at an additional cost and subject to availability)
      Children

      Children are welcome!

      Children Game Drive Policy

      Children aged 12–16 may participate in standard game drives and nature walks but not specialist walking safaris. With a private vehicle, children of any age may participate in game drives at the guide's discretion.

      Guests per Safari Vehicle

      6 Guests

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      Rates


      WPCS 2.2.0.3

      Specials available:
      • Honeymoon Special Offer

      Please note:

      • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
      • Please chat to one of our experts about the single accommodation & child rates
      • Our rates reflected are only an indication / guideline of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
      Rates Include
      • Luxury accommodation in a Suite
      • Three meals daily
      • Selected local beverages
      • Safari activities
      • Refreshments on game drives
      • Nature Walks (on request)
      • Teas & coffees
      • Laundry
      • Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
      • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
      Closest Airport

      Skukuza Airport

      Drive Time

      6-hour drive from Johannesburg

      2-hour drive from KMIA Airport

      20-minute drive from Skukuza Airport

      Reserve
      • Name
        Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
      • Size
        65,000 hectares
      Location
      • Tengile River Lodge, Sabi Sand, Sabie Park, South Africa

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      Terms and Conditions
      • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
      • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
      • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
      • All accommodation will be subject to availability
      • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
      • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
      • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
      • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
      • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
      • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
      Children

      Children are welcome!

      Important Notes
      • A Sabi Sand entrance fee of R 390 per vehicle and R 180 per person is applicable and is payable directly at the Gate. Valid until further notice
      • A Guest Conservation Contribution Fee of R 1,014.82 per person per night applies and will be added to the invoice for the accommodation at the time of booking
      • A Bed Levy of R 6.30 per person per night applies and will also be added to your invoice for your accommodation at the time of booking
      • For guests flying into the Ulusaba Airstrip please note a landing fee/passenger tax of approximately R 505 per person per way, is applicable
      • A SANParks Levy of R 140 per adult per stay and R 70 per child per stay must be settled directly at the gate on entry into the park, subject to change
      • Please note that Federal Airlines does not service Skukuza Airport on their daily shuttle service to / from Johannesburg
      • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure

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