Tinga Private Game Lodge opens for bookings

TINGA Private Game Lodge, African Pride Hotels and Lodge's latest venture is launching in October, with bookings already secured for the October and November months. Following hot on the heels on the opening of the Melrose Arch Hotel, Tinga is African Pride's fourth private game reserve. "Our first large booking is from the corporate market, but we are also hoping to attract the leisure and international markets for our first summer season," said Bill Ford, regional director for Gauteng. Situated within the Kruger National Park, within 20km of the Paul Kruger Gate, the property is located on the Sabi and Sand Rivers with 35km of prime river frontage. Tinga has two camps, namely Legends and Narina with river frontage on the Sabi River. Each lodge, which will accommodate up to 18 guests, comprises of nine suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and showers, with suites at Narina including an outdoor shower, private, heated plunge pool, fireplace, air-conditioning, a private lounge, satellite TV and all the other equipment and amenities expected from a five-star private game reserve. (Miguel de Sousa)