Title: Tingala Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2789&destination=Phalaborwa%2C+Limpopo%2C+South+Africa&selected=13307663&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tingala Lodge Wildlife viewing and game spotting opportunities await at this countryside retreat, where guests can relax by the outdoor pool or join safari excursions ## Photo gallery for Tingala Lodge ![Double Room (1) - Tingala Lodge (Phalaborwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/250c43e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Tingala Lodge (Phalaborwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/e088b12e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Safari - Tingala Lodge (Phalaborwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/7d4aea32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bush Camp (4) | Shared kitchen - Tingala Lodge (Phalaborwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/283cf77d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tingala Lodge (Phalaborwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/cfa65d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Tingala Lodge, set in rural beauty, lets visitors observe local wildlife. Enjoy the outdoor pool, peaceful garden, to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, and convenient laundry facilities for a refreshing and relaxing stay. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=13307663&PinnedHotelID=13307663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room (1) ![Double Room (1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/3f923abc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (1) - Garden view - 258 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/a67288fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room - Garden view - 258 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Room (3) ![Family Room (3)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/6f9d3844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (3) - Garden view - 280 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Bush Camp (4) ![Bush Camp (4)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13307700/13307663/188c7de4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bush Camp (4) - Garden view - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### Deluxe Double Room - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Phalaborwa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Phalaborwa.dx2789) [View more Lodges in Phalaborwa](https://www.expedia.ca/Phalaborwa-Lodges.d2789-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-23.88962%2C31.14226&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WMepqHwDZRTMaku3aPLeWk-_5ts=) Silonque Sisters Farm, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390 ### What's nearby - Impala Park 25 min drive \- 9.0 km - President Kruger Park 27 min drive \- 10.5 km - Qualito Craft Distillery 27 min drive \- 10.8 km - Phalaborwa Gate 27 min drive \- 10.1 km - Hans Merensky Golf Estate 32 min drive \- 12.3 km ### Getting around - Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Tusk Bar, Sefapane Lodge 19 min drive - Yurok Spur Steak Ranch 18 min drive - KFC 18 min drive - Bushveld Terrace Restaurant - Kruger Restaurant 20 min drive ## About this property ### Tingala Lodge Lodge in a rural location Consider a stay at Tingala Lodge and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk - Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and game drive on site Room features All guestrooms at Tingala Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16130000/16127700/16127674/3a5f36e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa Phalaborwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews CA $227 CA $263 total includes taxes & fees Apr 10 - Apr 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=16127674&PinnedHotelID=16127674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15750000/15745600/15745578/2e5a0b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Game Guest House Phalaborwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews CA $91 CA $106 total includes taxes & fees Apr 25 - Apr 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-25&endDate=2026-04-26&selected=15745578&PinnedHotelID=15745578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Vacation House)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15600000/15592100/15592009/db259562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Normann Safari Bush Lodge Phalaborwa - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.2 Good 10 reviews CA $93 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Apr 13 - Apr 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=15592009&PinnedHotelID=15592009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316500/120316432/63606ee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bothabelo Lodge Phalaborwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $56 CA $64 total includes taxes & fees Apr 24 - Apr 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-24&endDate=2026-04-25&selected=120316432&PinnedHotelID=120316432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27030000/27021500/27021407/d0a5b3e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Lechere Guest House Phalaborwa - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 36 reviews CA $157 CA $182 total includes taxes & fees Apr 20 - Apr 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=27021407&PinnedHotelID=27021407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32110000/32107800/32107795/93da91f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage Lenisè Phalaborwa - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $123 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Apr 18 - Apr 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=32107795&PinnedHotelID=32107795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57870000/57860500/57860469/343dc9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Leitao Lodge Phalaborwa - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews CA $63 CA $72 total includes taxes & fees Apr 10 - Apr 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=57860469&PinnedHotelID=57860469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Tingala Game Lodge Phalaborwa Tingala Game Lodge Tingala Game Phalaborwa Tingala Game Tingala Lodge Phalaborwa Tingala Lodge Tingala Phalaborwa Tingala Tingala Lodge Lodge Tingala Lodge Phalaborwa Tingala Lodge Lodge Phalaborwa ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tingala Lodge have a pool? ### Is Tingala Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tingala Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Tingala Lodge? ### Does Tingala Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Tingala Lodge located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Tingala Lodge Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Mar 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stunning lodge Gorgeous lodge near Kruger with a pottery workshop on site. Bring your own dinner and you can relax around the fire at night and listen to the hyenas. Excellent breakfast and one morning an elephant appeared at the pond. Great service, lovely pool and friendly staff. If you are lucky the architect - Tom- May tell you the history of this beautiful spot. Our favourite in 2 months. ##### Janet Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely awesome!! Bed in the bush was an amazing experience. Don’t forget to bring insect repellent. Excellent service from Amon. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Talisa Mar 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great value for money We stayed here during our visit to the Kruger Park. Accommodation was clean, comfortable and great value for money. I would definitely recommend having a car as there is no restaurant on site, however you do have the option to use the kitchen there. A lovely fresh breakfast is served in the morning and we were lucky enough to see a family of Warthogs going past. ##### Talisa Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wicki Damm Feb 23, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tranquility, hospitality and friendship We now consider us frequent guests. Our second time in this wonderful Lodge. Thanx to Tom, Amon, Siphiwe and Rose for making our stay incredible great. Also thank you for providing a live scebey with a couple of elephant for one of our breakfasts:) See U soon. Patrick & Wicki ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1316-p77f59e70-1886-11e8-9b80-6a03179474b2-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Wicki Damm Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric Dec 1, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wat een geluk dat wij dit mee mochten maken! In één woord: GEWELDIG! Wij kregen direct een upgrade aangeboden naar het luxe verblijf en daar hoefden we geen seconde over te twijfelen! Wat een heerlijkheid: uitzicht op het waterhole, kampvuur, braai, zeer goede keukenvoorzieningen en zeer vrieendelijk personeel. ##### Eric Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Nov 15, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. Highly recommended. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### louis Sep 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### TINGALA - TOUCH OF CLASS! Stunning venue & great & pleasant surprise - lovely pool, wrap around stoep, big room, exccllent amenities & exquisite setting - staff were super: Tom, Sipihwe, Peter & Rose ##### louis Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Uitstekend verblijf in fraaie ligging Superligging en prima vriendelijk personeel. Wifi in centraleruimte ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marzena Jun 8, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Bed in the bush! Een bijzondere ervaring om in the middle of nowhere te verblijven. Wees voorbereid dat je geen andere gasten/personeel in de buurt hebt. Je hoort dierenhuiden om je heen, we vonden het erg spannend in de nacht. ##### Marzena Stayed 4 nights in May 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### ITALO Mar 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### AFRICA PROPIA Sin pretender ser una alternativa de lujo, o de servicios exclusivos, es una alternativa de muy buen nivel en las cercanías del Kruger El dueño, muy amable y dispuesto a a entregarte información y hacer tu estancia agradable. La ubicación e infraestructura del lugar es el punto fuerte del hotel recomendable sin dudas. Logras respirar y vivir Africa en su esplendor ##### ITALO Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 26, 2018 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Aug 13, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Carlos Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018