Where is Tengile River Lodge and how do I get there?

On the Sand River in the private Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger. Most guests fly by scheduled light aircraft into Skukuza or a private airstrip, then transfer by game drive to the lodge.

What is the accommodation like?

Nine contemporary river-facing suites with private plunge pools and generous decks. Shared spaces include a main pool, spa treatment areas, gym, interactive kitchen, bar, boma and a tranquil library.

What safari activities are offered?

Twice-daily game drives (including after dark) with ranger–tracker teams, sensitive off-road viewing and guided bush walks. Private vehicles are available on request; birding and family-friendly outings are readily arranged.

What wildlife can I see?

Some of Africa’s most consistent leopard viewing alongside the full Big Five, plus abundant general game and 500+ bird species across seasons in the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Is there a wellness or family offering?

Yes. Enjoy Healing Earth treatments, a gym and main pool. Families benefit from the WILDchild programme, flexible pacing, private deck dining and relaxed boma evenings.

Tengile River Lodge

Set on a tranquil bend of the Sand River in the private Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, &Beyond Tengile River Lodge pairs contemporary luxury with outstanding game viewing. Nine river-facing suites, each with a private plunge pool, overlook regular wildlife traffic. Guests enjoy exclusive traversing across 10,500 hectares, with off-road and after-dark drives, and exceptional leopard and Big Five sightings. Wellness treatments, interactive dining and warm service make Tengile a standout base for Sabi Sand safaris.

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Private sunken deck with sweeping Sand River views at Tengile River Lodge

Quick facts
Big Five
Leopard viewing
Private traverse
Riverfront suites
Night drives

Open-air guest veranda with green lounge seating at Tengile River Lodge overlooking the river

Spacious suite bedroom at Tengile River Lodge with private deck and plunge pool views

Highlights & Activities.

Twice-daily game drives (day and night) with ranger-tracker teams; sensitive off-road viewing; guided bush walks; private 4×4 safaris; specialist birding; and family-friendly outings. Community experiences, including a Shangaan village visit, can be arranged. In camp: Healing Earth spa treatments, gym, main pool and private plunge pools, library, bar, Safari Shop, and an interactive kitchen for relaxed cooking sessions. Evenings bring sundowners, bush dinners and boma meals; or opt for private deck dining. Enjoy High Tea, a tranquil massage sala, stargazing, and a children’s discovery program tailored to curious young explorers.

Leopard walking on road in front of safari vehicle in Sabi Sands near Tengile River Lodge

Region information.

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve borders Kruger with an unfenced boundary, creating a vast shared ecosystem and some of Africa’s most reliable Big Five and leopard viewing. On private land, lodges like Tengile can go off-road and continue after dark, adding depth to sightings and allowing guided walking where appropriate. The reserve supports 500+ bird species and diverse wildlife year-round; winter to early spring eases game viewing near waterholes, while summer brings lush landscapes, migratory birds and young animals. Expect intimate encounters on exclusive traversing areas.