Lion Sands  Private Game Reserve 

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the Southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area well known for its spectacular game viewing.

Lion Sands has exclusive access to the Sabie River. From its source high up in the Drakensburg mountain range where it passes through the famous Mac Mac falls, the river through Lion Sands teems with wildlife. It is the definitive safari experience.

To complete the safari experience, Lion Sands exposes its guests to every facet of life in the bush. With the highly informative and holistic approach at Lion Sands, guests encounter all spheres of the eco-system, from the smallest insects to the mighty African elephant. Professionally qualified senior ecologists, rangers and tracking teams ensure that guests’ personal safari experience not only meets but exceeds the highest expectations.

IVORY Lodge has been built on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent views, extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park.

It comprises of 6 ultra luxurious suites each with an en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower, courtyard, lounge with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio and private plunge pool. The bedroom and bathroom area are air-conditioned with overhead fans. All rooms have telephone and internet access. The suites are 165 m2 in size and are positioned at least 20 meters apart, being linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways.

They all have breathtaking views over the Sabie River, a setting where game viewing can be done from the luxury of one's private suite.

The reception building is apart from the main lodge, ensuring that guests arrive and depart without compromising the privacy of the lodge experience. The main lodge and entrance building comprise a private lounge and bar, wooden viewing decks, board-room, wine cellar, gymnasium & health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.

RIVER Lodge has been built on the banks of the Sabie River. and faces due east, catching the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park.

It comprises of 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, outdoor and inside shower and wooden viewing deck. The bedroom area is air-conditioned with an overhead fan.  All rooms have a mini-bar and telephone access and are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways.

The lodge comprises of a private lounge and bar, two swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, conference room, gymnasium and health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.