Tinkers Lakeside Lodge pvt villa near Kruger

Renowned wildlife photographers, Andy & Lorrain Tinker's African lodge -Tinkers Lakeside Lodge has luxurious, creative rooms/patios overlooking pool & beautiful lake. Private chef to cook and look after you during your stay and to take you on sundowner boat cruises/BBQ's on the lake. Out of malaria/heat belt area and perfectly located for Kruger Safaris/activities e.g. Elephant interaction. 30min from Kruger Park/Panorama Route. Squash court. Great bird-life. Private! On Secure Estate. The space Large, airy, light - unique, African designed lodge with attention to detail. Hand made lights/ railings, staircase by renowned sculptor. Stonework throughout. Wood fireplace. Perfect for families/friends and large groups. All beds are extra length. Linen in bedrooms is top quality. Large bedrooms are as follows 1.Giant Kingfisher Family Suite - 2 adjoining rooms with 1 en suite bathroom. Has one with King bed and adjoining room either with couches - Pvt sitting room - or 2 three quarter beds for kids. 2. Fish Eagle Suite Sleeps 2 - Queen 3. Wagtail Suite Sleeps 2 - 2 single beds (can be converted to King) 4.Bee Easter Suite Sleeps 2 ( 2 single beds - can be converted to King) 5. Hadeda Suite - 2 single beds - (can be converted to King) 6. Bushbaby Suite - separated from main house by courtyard - 2 adjoining rooms with 1 en suite bathroom including outdoor shower. Has 2 single beds that can be converted to King bed and adjoining room (with two 3/4 beds for kids). Separate Entrance Downstairs entertainment room with table tennis and tv. Undercover parking for 3 cars. Squash court. Very private and on a secure estate. Website (URL HIDDEN) Guest access Access to entire house and garden in the estate, which has an electrified fence, as well as Dagama Dam for swimming an boating. Other things to note Pricing works as follows: (prices fluctuate depending on Seasons but work as follows (general price per night off peak ) R8500 for first 4 guests, R850 pp thereafter ACTIVITIES ARRANGED. MODIFIED ACCORDING TO NEEDS. The ideal time to stay is 3 days or longer to experience the best of the area. DAY 1. ELEPHANT INTERACTION. Meet and interact with these giant, majestic animals. Riding the elephants is also an option LUNCH at Perry's Bridge (large choice of Restaurants). REPTILE PARK after lunch with a snake demonstration. SUNSET CRUISE on return to Dagama. DAY 2. KRUGER SAFARI (full day, half day) on private, open safari vehicle DAY 3. ZIP LINE (aerial Cable trail). Relax at Dagama, BBQ on boat/swimming/bird watching, fishing DAY 4. CHIMP EDEN. The Jane Goodall Institute. Followed by lunch at KAAPSCHEHOOP. (beautiful, small, quaint town with wild horses). Excellent food served at Bohemian Restaurant. Can book HORSE RIDES at Kaapschehoop. DAY 5. Tour GOD'S WINDOW BOURKE'S LUCK POTHOLES THREE RONDAVELS PILGRIMS REST Graskop Gorge lift Lunch in GRASKOP (at Harry's Pancakes - serves excellent sweet and savoury pancakes) DAY 6. RAFTING, WHITE WATER TUBING, QUAD BIKING, HORSE TRAILS, ARCHERY - take your pick. DAY 7. SUDWALA CAVES TOUR AND DINOSAUR PARK. Followed by LUNCH at Sudwala restaurant Afternoon MOUNTAIN BIKING at Mankele, nearby. Other activities include LOWVELD BOTANICAL GARDEN visit. HELICOPTER RIDES There are many beautiful GOLF courses in the area. For those requiring a possible adrenalin rush - GOLF available in the Kruger Park ( no fences - with animals including the Big 5 roaming the golf course)