Narina Lodge offer a traditional safari experience in a sophisticated waterside haven. Perched on stilts amongst a canopy of 100-year-old trees, the lodge reflects its surrounds with organic chic décor, while its open design creates an air of relaxation. The main lodge connects via raised wooden walkways to 9 individual Suites. Each is built to afford complete privacy in a wilderness where guests can watch the animals come down to the water from their private pool and deck, as well as bed and bath.

• Main lodge bar, guest lounge, dining area, boma, viewing/dining deck, and firepit lounge
• Kosher dining offering to ensure our Jewish guests can enjoy every treat a stay here has to offer
• Wine cellar – private tastings and dinners can be arranged
• Guest spa sala, offering a spa and beauty treatments by expert therapists
• Complimentary Wi-Fi – but we recommend connecting with each other
• MORE Gallery – curates exclusive items to remind guests of their time here, as well as provides everyday necessities

• Double Bed Converted To Twins
• Mosquito Nets
• Air Conditioning
• Room Fans
• Indoor Shower
• Personal Bar
• In-Room Safe
• In-Room Telephone
• Hairdryers
• Free Wifi
• Spa Facilities
• Mastercard Visa Amex Diners
• Kosher Dining
• Suitable For Disabled Guests

Narina Lodge is located on the Kruger Park side of Lion Sands Game Reserve. The park, covering 2-million hectares (nearly 5-million acres), is home to more mammal species than any other game reserve on the continent.

GPS co-ordinates: Narina Lodge 24°57’43.41”S | 31°33’46.51”E

The average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F

The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February)

Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.

A year-round safari destination. The animals in Lion Sands Game Reserve are non-migratory, and variation in the safari experience is season-, rather than location-, related. The best period for birdwatching is from October to April.

Narina Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a moderate-risk malaria area, and we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

Access:

The driving time from Johannesburg to Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge is approximately 4.45 hours. Should you choose to drive, we recommend staying over a night at any of the mountain or country lodges along the Panorama Route to ensure you arrive at us fresh the next morning and ready for a spectacular safari experience.

Driving Directions: The recommended route from Johannesburg to Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge (±4.45 hours)

On departure, please contact your lodge so that we can keep track of your journey and ensure you arrive safely

• Take the N12 or N4 highway to eMalahleni (formerly Witbank)
• From eMalahleni, follow the N4 highway past Middleburg and continue on to Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit)
• From Mbombela, take the R40 past White River and on to Hazyview
• At the T-junction between Kiepersol and Hazyview, turn left onto the R538 to Hazyview
• At the second set of traffic lights (there will be a shopping centre on your right), turn right onto the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park)
• Enter the reserve at Paul Kruger Gate, where an entrance and a vehicle fee are payable (credit cards are accepted)

To Tinga: Continue to Skukuza Rest Camp

• At the first four-way stop (Skukuza Rest Camp will be on your left), there is a sign directing you to drive straight on to ‘Tinga 7km’
• Continue until you come to a T-junction – the signpost will read ‘Tinga 2km’ – and turn left
• At the next four-way stop you come to turn right towards the river and go over the low-level bridge
• 1.5km after the bridge, turn left and drive straight on until you see the sign for Tinga reception

To Narina: Continue for 8km on the road to Skukuza Rest Camp, then turn onto the first gravel road to your left signposted ‘Narina 4km’

• Continue on this gravel road for 2km, then turn left at the first junction – the signpost will read ‘Narina 2km’
• Continue along this road to reach Narina Lodge reception

Please Note:

This route is safe to drive; you will pass through rural areas where the locals are friendly

• Please drive carefully, and be aware of village pedestrians, children and domestic animals
• The gate into Kruger National Park opens at 05h00 and closes at 18h00; please let us know if you will be arriving outside of these hours so we can make the necessary arrangements for your entrance
• Once in the national park, please strictly adhere to the speed limits and afford the animals right of way
• In winter (May to September) afternoon game drives depart at 16h00 and in summer (October to April) at 16h30; should you arrive after a departure, we can organise a link up for you.