Tengile River Lodge (Sabi) Sabi safari

Tengile River Lodge is in a perfect position on the banks of the Sand River. With sweeping river views from every vantage point. 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. It shares a 50 km (31 mi) unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, in South Africa. 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).

The lodge’s guest area offers a mixed selection of open, interactive, and private places. Following the curve of the river bank; each area of the lodge ensures magnificent river views from all angles. The library is a fascinating treasury of curated objects and interesting books. Bespoke furniture, lights, and unique decor pieces by skilled local artists, and striking fabrics have been masterfully hand painted. A massage and gym area offers guests a space of well being and tranquillity. There is also a Safari Shop that is stocked with beautiful handcrafted items.

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Tengile Lodge — Private accommodation suite with private plunge pool

Accommodation at Tengile River Lodge

This magnificent lodge features 9 x enormous, air-conditioned, secluded suites. Dotted in the shade of the bushveld, each with panoramic river views. They have a master bedroom, bathroom, and outdoor shower. In addition there is a lounge, dining area, fully stocked bar, coffee station, and outdoor seating and dining area. A private lap pool on your spacious private deck comes complete with a sunken outdoor lounge, looking out onto the famed Sand River.

The suites will take your breath away.

Tengile River Lodge accommodation — Bathrooms with a view at Tengile River Lodge

Family safari

Tengile River Lodge accepts children 12 years and older, Unless the lodge is booked on an exclusive-use basis. Two of the lodge’s suites have a covered walkway to create a family suite. This sleeps 2 x adults and 2 x children.

Children from 12 – 16 sharing with one or 2 adults, pay 50% of the adult rate. If staying in their own room, the 1st child pays 100% of the adult rate and the 2nd and 3rd child pays 50% of the adult rate.

Children aged 12 years and over may join activities including game drives. Exclusive-use bookings may allow children of any age to join activities – vehicle use and safety remain key considerations. As Tengile River Lodge is an unfenced lodge and wilderness environment, children must be supervised at all times.

Safari Activities

Choose from a variety of exciting activities such as:
Twice daily game drives and evening safaris,
Interpretive bush and nature walks,
Bird watching,
Star gazing.

At an additional cost, you can visit the local community. Or do a private or photographic safari.

Wild dog on safari at Tengile River Lodge — Wild dog on safari

Weather

The summer months (November until March) are hot and humid. Rains and typical afternoon thundershowers add to the experience and provide a much needed respite. Temperatures start to cool slightly in April with less rain. The winter months (May until June) are warm with cold nights. From July until September; it is very dry, with cold nights and early morning / late afternoon temperatures. Spring (September until October) is very dry, with hot winds. The rains start towards the end of October.

The best time to visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve

The Sabi Sand is a year round destination therefore any time of year is great. Although it probably has optimum game viewing from March until October.

Getting to Tengile River Lodge

There are daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Skukuza Airstrip. This is followed by a short complimentary transfer to the camp. Or charter a flight in order to arrive in style. Air and road transfers can also be booked from other Kruger lodges or airports.

It is about a five hour drive from Johannesburg to the lodge on good roads.

Tengile River Lodge Accommodation Rates

Please note these rates are indicative only and may be lower so please check with us.

Tengile River Lodge 2026 Rates	Suite per person sharing per night	Family Suite per unit per night
High: 11th January – 31st May 2026	R46 500	R162 750
Peak: 1st June – 30th September 2026	R50 000	R175 000
High:1st October – 20th December 2026	R46 500	R162 750
Peak: 21st December 2026 – 5th January 2027	R50 000	R175 000

Festive season is from 16th December – 5th January annually. Over this time, a minimum 3 night stay at Tengile River Lodge will apply.

Single Supplement:
A single supplement of 25% of the adult rate will apply from the third single room onward when booking 3 single suites or more for the same period.

The All Inclusive rate includes:

Luxurious accommodation.
Three delicious meals daily.
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees.
Safari activities and nature walks accompanied by experienced trackers (subject to availability).
Laundry service.
Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance.
VAT / Taxes.

Rates exclude:
Telephone calls, safari shop purchases, gratuities, all items of a personal nature,
Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits,
Government bed levy, conservancy or park fees and landing fees.

Discounts at Tengile River Lodge

Honeymoon Safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve Offer:

A Sabi Kruger honeymoon is the ideal combination of romance and safari.
This Safari Honeymoon Offer includes a 50% saving on one partner’s luxurious accommodation at Tengile River Lodge.

Excludes family suites, family rooms, and villas.
The honeymoon offer is valid for stays of 2 or more nights. Throughout the year.
Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve Accommodation ↓

Else, see Timbavati accommodation or Kruger National Park accommodation for the Great Kruger National Park.

Tengile River Lodge (Sabi)

Tengile River Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve South Africa

Tengile River Lodge (Sabi)