Narina is the indigenous sister to the colonial Legends Lodge in the Tinga Private Concession. At the edge of the Sabie River and raised above the ground by stilts, the lodge has been decorated to reflect the wilderness that surrounds it.  The nine rooms are palatial with amenities to shame a five-star city hotel: air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with an additional outdoor shower, satellite TV and DVD player, mini bar, heated towel rails and a private viewing deck complete with heated plunge pool.

Dining is an extravagant adventure that uses indigenous game meats in a variety of styles from Asian to red-blooded South African and you can eat in the enchanting boma to the yip of a hyena and the honk of a hippo; for the romantics, dinners are served on your private deck.

Tinga Narina: excellent game viewing despite the luxury

The wildlife experience owes its success to the Sabie and Sand Rivers that run through the reserve. The riparian habitat provides good bird-watching with regular sightings of African finfoot, narina trogon, wood owl and broad-billed roller.  Predators are attracted by the large herds of grazers, which are attracted by the high sodium content in the rich soil which retains moisture and attracts rhino and elephant. So the cycle continues all the way down to the dung beetle – a fascinating little creature that you will discover on your walking safari.