Khensani River Lodge is a new opening rather than an award-led property. Its significance lies in being the sixth Tengile MalaMala Collection lodge, a nine-suite riverfront project shaped by community joint ownership, architectural restraint and direct access to MalaMala’s Sand River wilderness.
Khensani River Lodge sits within MalaMala Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger and positioned along the Sand River. The reserve offers a 13,500-hectare traversing area and unfenced wilderness where wildlife moves freely between MalaMala, the Sabi Sand landscape and Kruger National Park.
From the UK, access is usually via Johannesburg or Cape Town, followed by a scheduled flight, road transfer or charter depending on the reserve.
South Africa is generally one of the easiest safari countries logistically, especially for families and first-time travellers.
Khensani River Lodge has nine luxury suites arranged to maximise proximity to the Sand River, with most living spaces opening onto cascading decks beneath mature river trees.
9 x Luxury Suites
Approximately 223m², with private verandah, private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor shower, bath, air conditioning, personal bar and coffee station. Two guests per suite.
+ Twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles
+ Guided nature walks where age, weather and conditions allow
+ Sand River / Greater Kruger private reserve setting
+ All meals and most drinks included, excluding premium wines and French champagne
+ Laundry service
+ Wi-Fi access
+ Swimming pool
+ Safari shop
+ Road transfers to and from the relevant airstrip included
+ Private plunge pools
+ Gym and wellness area with sauna and cold plunge
+ Relaxing massage treatments at additional cost
+ River-facing decks
+ Community partnership story
+ Opening 20 December 2026
Best months for wildlife: May-Sep
Minimum Age: 13 years old unless booked exclusively
Lodge style: New nine-suite river lodge with community-partnership positioning, high-design interiors and a restorative Sand River pace.
Seasonal opening: Opening 20 December 2026; then open year-round per published rates.
Activities for kids: No children under 13 unless the lodge is reserved exclusively; children occupying their own suite are charged at the full adult rate.
Malaria health note: Moderate malaria risk; consult a travel doctor before visiting.
As an independent partner of 360 Private Travel, eligible flight-inclusive holidays booked through us are financially protected by 360 Private Travel Ltd under the UK ATOL scheme, ATOL number 7514. 360 Private Travel Ltd is also IATA accredited under IATA number 91200056.
Qualifying flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected under the UK ATOL scheme, where applicable. You will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming the protection covering your individual booking.
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