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R. Singh
Stayed at: Tinkers Lakeside Lodge
Blissful and calm
We came for a weekend and stayed for the peace. The lake, the quiet, the cottage — everything was just right.
T. Ngobeni
Stayed at: Tinkers Lakeside Lodge
Ideal base for Kruger
Close enough to explore Kruger, but far enough to feel like a real escape. Beautiful spot, friendly hosts.
M. Kruger
Stayed at: Tinkers Lakeside Lodge
A birder’s paradise
We saw more than 40 bird species in one day! Waking up to the lake view was unforgettable.
Tinkers Lakeside Lodge is a serene, self-catering retreat set on a private lake in the heart of Mpumalanga’s lush lowveld. Just 15 minutes from Hazyview and the Phabeni Gate of the Kruger National Park, the lodge offers a peaceful base for couples, families, and groups exploring the Panorama Route. Accommodation includes three spacious, fully equipped cottages, each designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. All units offer scenic lake views, open-plan living areas, well-equipped kitchens, and private decks or patios for lazy afternoons and sundowners. With abundant birdlife, catch-and-release fishing, and a natural swimming pool, Tinkers is perfect for those who want to relax and reconnect with nature — without sacrificing the comforts of home.
Tucked between rolling hills and natural bush, the lodge sits along the quiet R536 between Sabie and Hazyview. Surrounded by indigenous forest and overlooking a tranquil dam, the setting is rich in birdlife and offers breathtaking sunrises, misty mornings, and star-filled skies. The location is ideal for day trips to Kruger, God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, and Sabie Falls — or simply for doing nothing at all.
12 Dagama Lake Estate, Dagama Dam, White River, White River/Hazyview, 1241
37 min (41.6 km)
via R40
Fastest route
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
R538, Nelspruit, 1200
Take KMIA Rd to R538
3 min (1.9 km)
Follow R538
7 min (7.5 km)
Turn right
3 min (2.8 km)
Follow R40
18 min (25.6 km)
Turn Right on to dirt road to Dagama Dam (Forest Sailing Club). At Sailing Club turn Right and follow road around Dam to Dagama Lake Estate.
9 min (3.7 km)
Phone for gate to open
Once inside take first road right at water tanks to get to No 12. (Tinkers Lakeside Lodge)