Tinga Lodge Review, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Review by Carrie Hampton
A Lodge Made of Legends

Interesting Design Mix
Legends Lodge has an eclectic design mix of Afro colonial and classic gentleman's club, with mounted antelope horns, Persian rugs and fine African antiquities. Dark leather sofas contrast with the light wicker terrace chairs and brown chandeliers hang from a high beamed ceiling holding up a pale new thatch. The whole effect is grand and sumptuous yet somehow understated.The more I looked around to search for the right words to describe this unusual safari lodge in the hubb of Kruger National Park, the more gentlemanly it appeared. After some questioning it turned out that the consortium of owners are all male and had a significant input on the style of the place. It was also revealed that the interior designer (a woman), was unable to finish the commission and another female designer completed the job. This explains the mix of styles that I found so hard to pinpoint - that nevertheless for all its contrasts, works wonderfully and to great effect.
6 Star Luxury
The Tinga Private Game Lodges of Legends and Narina, both have nine luxury suites of a 6 Star standard, and an all inclusive price that reflects this high level of comfort and facilities. The food is exquisite, the wine cellar impressive and the service irreproachable. Honeymooners would be ecstatic to stay here, as would any guest who comes to Kruger National Park for a private guided safari.© Carrie Hampton 2004. This article is written by travel writer and safari specialist Carrie Hampton, who is under no obligation to state anything other than her personal opinion. This article may not be reproduced in any form without permission.Stay at Tinga Lodge![]() Enquiries / Questions |