Elephants are considered one of the big five animals to see on game drives in the Sabi Sands Reserve.
The new Tengile River Lodge, operated by andBeyond was designed by Johannesburg’s Nicholas Plewman Architects.
Open jeeps allow for close access to the lions in their natural habitat.
Getting close to a lion in South Africa.
Interiors by Michele Throssell Interiors celebrate locally sourced materials such as hand-loomed throws, hand-blown glass lights and terrazzo floors using local stones.
Tengile River Lodge cottages seamlessly connect to the outdoors and were created with privacy in mind in the front and views in the back that mirror the flow of the river below.
The stunning pool at the Tengile River Lodge.
A South African boma is set for dining under the stars at Tengile River Lodge.
andBeyond works with panthera.org to study the leopard population in Sabi Sands Reserve. Leopards are usually spotted in the trees.
The deep veranda at Tengile River Lodge is a welcome spot to enjoy breakfast after a morning drive.
We viewed a rare white lion cub with his sibling in the private game reserve for Ngala Safari Lodge, which is incorporated into Kruger National Park and operated by andBeyond.
A lap pool at Tengile’s spa and fitness center provides an inviting respite from the heat.
The lodge’s guest bathrooms offer the option of indoor or outdoor showers at Nagala Safari Lodge.