Lion Sands River Lodge

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Lion Sands River lodge is a stylish, comfortable five star safari destination. The lodge overlooks the Sabie River and Kruger National Park beyond, and offers some of the best game viewing in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge has 18 luxury thatched suites, private wooden viewing decks, conference facilities, a health spa and gym.

Lion Sands River Lodge Highlights
In the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve
On the banks of the Sabie River
Within the Greater Kruger National Park
Five star luxury at a reasonable rate
Two swimming pools (heated in winter)
Daily off-road game drives and bush walks
Superb game viewing
Spotting scopes for game viewing, birding or astronomy
Airconditioning, overhead fans, mosquito netting
En-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor shower
Very well stocked wine cellar

Lion Sands River Lodge Rates

Date From Date To Per Person Sharing Per Person Single
May 01 2011 August 31 2011 4578457845784578 6874687468746874
September 01 2011 September 30 2011 5670567056705670 8798879887988798
October 01 2011 April 30 2012 5096509650965096 7644764476447644
May 01 2012 August 01 2012 4130413041304130 6188618861886188
September 01 2012 December 22 2012 5096509650965096 7644764476447644
December 23 2012 January 03 2013 5586558655865586 8386838683868386
January 04 2013 April 30 2013 5096509650965096 7644764476447644
Prices are per person. Please contact us about rates and conditions for children. Special offers and discounted packages may be available - please ask us.

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Lion Sands River Lodge is where luxury, first class service and an exclusive interaction with South Africa's magnificent wildlife come together. This is one of the more affordable five star game lodges in the Southern Sabi Sand, and its proximity to the Sabie River means that game is always in abundance in this area. Lion Sands has its own exclusive traversing area in one of the best game viewing areas within the greater Kruger National Park. Game drives are conducted by experienced rangers on open land rovers. A guided interpretive bush walk is also included each day.

The recently refurbished rooms are spacious and the finishes are excellent. The 18 luxurious suites are connected by a wooden boardwalk, and all the rooms have either a bush view or river view. Each suite has airconditioning, modern en-suite bathroom and overhead fans.

The lodge features expansive deck areas with big shady trees, and a powerful spotting scope allows you to get a close-up view of any wildlife or birds along the banks of the Sabie River. Lion Sands River Lodge boasts two swimming pools (one on either end of the lodge, and heated in winter).

Dining at River Lodge is always a feast, and usually complimented by some of the finest wines from the well-stocked cellar (note that only house wines are included - cellar wines cost extra). Meals will either be enjoyed outside on the deck overlooking the river, or in the dining room, or in the traditional boma (African reed enclosure) around a bonfire.

Getting to Lion Sands is easy. We can either fly you direct to the lodge's airstrip, or arrange a 2 hour road transfer from the nearest airport at Nelspruit. Alternatively, we can arrange a rental car for you and you can drive yourself to the lodge (no 4x4 is needed). We have no hesitation in recommending Lion Sands.


Lion Sands River Lodge Rates start at
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Lion Sands River Lodge Includes

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Twice daily game drives and guided bush walk
  • All meals and game drive refreshments
  • Local beverages, beers and wines

Lion Sands River Lodge Excludes

  • Health Spa treatments
  • Transport to the lodge
  • Premium brand and import beverages

NOTE: A special currently applies to this accommodation

Pay for three nights and stay the fourth night FREE at Lion Sands or Tinga Lodges

Valid from 01 October 2011 to 30 April 2013. A few other specials (combination stays) involving Lion Sands are also available. Please consultant the Specials page or contact us for more details.

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    Five stars means spacious, ultra luxury accommodation with the highest standards of service, food and facilities. All modern conveniences can be expected, although some facilities like air-conditioning cannot be guaranteed at all 5-star lodges, due to limited availability of electricity.

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The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is adjacent to the Kruger National Park. It is a collection of privately owned game reserves which have dropped their fences by mutual agreement. There is also no fence between the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park, allowing the free movement of animals through the reserve. It is known as South Africa's top luxury safari destination, and the best place in the world for viewing leopards in the wild.

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Our map of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve shows most of the game lodges situated within the reserve. The Sabi Sand is roughly divided into a northern section and a southern section, divided by the Sand River. One cannot travel across the Sand River, from a lodge in the South to a lodge in the North. You would have to exit the reserve, drive around and go in at another gate. Therefore, it is best not to combine lodges that are in different sections of the reserve on the same trip. You can zoom in and move the map as you wish. Click on any lodge to find out more about that lodge.

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