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Lion Sands River Lodge is located in the renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Sabi Sand borders the world-famous Kruger National Park; together, they form 2.7-million hectares of protected wilderness. Game roams freely between the reserves, creating one of Africa’s most bio-diverse wildlife populations.

The Lion Sands area is the legacy of three generations of More family custodians, who welcome you to the untamed wilderness they call home. Explore the area on morning and late afternoon game drives in the care of experienced rangers and trackers. Encounter the Big 5 as well as wild dog and cheetah. Leopards are the main attraction in the Sabi area, which boasts an unrivalled record for the regularity and quality of sightings.

Departing at sunrise for your first game drive makes the bountiful breakfast on return to the Lodge very welcome. The best digestive is a guided nature walk, which provides a refreshingly intimate perspective on the bush. African afternoons are designed for utter relaxation: lounge at the pool, soak up the views of the Sabie River from your suite, or indulge your senses at the Spa.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Conde' Nast Traveler Gold List 2012 - South Africa Hotels & Resorts - Readers Choice Rating

highlights

  • In game-rich Sabi Sand Private Reserve
  • Expert rangers & experienced trackers
  • See the famous Sabi Sand leopards
  • Encounter the Big 5 & African raptors
  • Spacious suites & private viewing decks
  • Fine dining & excellent service
  • Sublime spa treatments & elegant decor

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Facilities

The communal areas at this Lodge are exceptional, offering guests a comfortable lounge and bar with a charming fireplace. Relax in the open-air safari lounge, take a dip in either of two heated swimming pools, or enjoy excellent birding from a secluded hide.

The magnificent River Deck is built out on the Sabie River and offers the perfect spot to sip a tall drink and unwind over pleasant conversation. For the ultimate in relaxation, select a wellness treatment from a range of spa therapies, to enjoy either in the privacy of your suite or at the Lalamuka Spa.

General Facilities

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    Spa
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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar
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    Gym
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    Wi-fi available

Dining

Enjoy uniquely African dishes with a gourmand twist from the Lodge’s celebrated chef. Delicious delicacies include zebra and black cherry potjie and crocodile kebabs with a lemon-butter and apricot sauce.

Dine in the intimate River Lounge and the authentic open-air Boma, or allow the staff to prepare a secluded haven for you in wilderness to feast beneath the stars.

Luxury Room

Twelve Luxury Suites and eight Superior Luxury Suites make up the accommodations at River Lodge. All Suites offer fantastic views over the Sabie River from private wooden decks. The air-conditioned Luxury Suites feature king-sized beds draped with white mosquito netting and full en suite bathrooms with stand-alone baths and showers.

Luxury Room AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Hairdryer
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    Mini Bar
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    Mosquito net
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    Outside area
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    Safe
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    Telephone
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    Twin bed available
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    Outdoor shower

Other Room Types

The Superior Luxury Suites are particularly spacious and offer all of the facilities of the Luxury Suites with the added advantage of an outdoor shower for star-lit ablutions with a view. Four of these suites are inter-leading and perfect for families with children older than 10 years. Like the Luxury Suites, the bedrooms feature king-sized beds with draped mosquito nets, which may be made up as twin beds, and full en suite bathrooms with separate toilets.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Bush dining
  • Cultural tour
  • Game drives
  • Golf
  • Guided walks
  • Helicopter flights
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Local village visits
  • Picnics
  • Private game-drive vehicles on offer
  • Specialist guides
  • Star-gazing
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 19 Dec 2013 $565 Fully Inclusive
  • 20 Dec 2013 - 04 Jan 2014 $620 Fully Inclusive
  • 05 Jan 2014 - 10 Jan 2014 $565 Fully Inclusive

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

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Traveller Reviews

  • OMG!!!!! I am still dreaming about this place!! So unbelievably beautiful. The staff are outstanding!! The food was over the top awesome, the accommodations were spectacular and the 18 hours we spent on Safari are some of my greatest memories of my entire life! Nicole our guide was truly amazing, so full of knowledge and willingness to give us anything we asked for. We were with 2 other couples who made each hour even better. The pics and video I have already have circulated facebook and I have been asked to enter some of the photos into a contest. From Sunrises to sunsets, to Lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, buffalo, wildebeest and the many, many antelope types as well as the birds, trees bugs... everything... IT WAS A TRULY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!!

    Terri Seargent, October 2012

  • Lions Sands was also very good and the game drives there were amazing. We saw lots of animals.

    Mauricio Wroclawski, September 2012

  • We both agreed that this was the absolute highlight of the entire trip. Lion Sands was perfect for what we wanted to do and see. The staff, rangers, trackers, food and accommodations were all top notch.

    Matthew Clark, August 2012

  • Lion Sands River Lodge was fabulous! The staff were great and the food was really good. They actually upgraded us to Ivory Sands for our last two nights, which was amazing!

    Lori Cross Brisnehan, May 2012

  • Lions Sands River Lodge was truly wonderful and staying in the Treehouse was a perfect way to end our safari part of the holiday. It's worth doing (but try and pick a night closer to the new moon, other wise the moon is very bright with no stars). Every Lodge and it's staff were so attentive, friendly, helpful, smiling and sincerely wanting to make our stay perfect. They gave Mark a wonderful surprise birthday dinner celebration and had a bottle of champagne for our anniversary.

    Karen Newell, April 2012

  • Lion Sand River Lodge is a fabulous lodge because it has: - a fantastic team (ranger, tracker, housekeeping, butler, etc. - a very good service - several incredible different dinners - very good safaris In general an incredible hotel.

    Elsa Nunes, March 2012

  • The safari was probably our favorite part of the trip, just because it was such a unique experience for us. Lion Sands simply blew us away. The property, the staff, our guide, tracker, etc. Everything was perfect. And we saw the big 5 on our first game drive! We didn't want to leave.

    Mike Mignano, August 2011

  • Lion Sands was spectacular! I can't say enough about the staff. Ivory Lodge was beautiful BUT we found ourselves wanting to visit and talk with many people and River Lodge had more of that (for privacy and seclusion - Ivory could not be beat and we did meet some great folks there).

    Dave Zimmerman, June 2011

  • Lion Sands - exceeded our expectations. We were assigned to a ranger by the name of Jona and tracker Bheki who are passionate about their jobs. They were my personal national geographic channel for the 4 days we were there. As a result of their passion and their own curiosity about animals we were lucky to track and witness an actual kill - leopard killing a baby elephant. It is an experience I will not forget. The lodge - extremely grand and top notch. Having a river at the back of the lodge allowed us to relax and enjoy the animals during the day. Food was good. Highly recommended.

    Khim Tan, December 2010

  • The Lion Sands was beautiful we did stay in the tree house and that was something to behold the sunset and sunrise.The Ranger was knowledgeable and the animals up close, the food was great.

    Sheila Holloway, December 2009

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"One of the finest Kruger lodges - I love the open, airy and contemporary yet distinctive safari feel River Lodge has."

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Lion Sands River Lodge was fabulous! The staff were great and the food was really good. They actually upgraded us to Ivory Sands for our last two nights, which was amazing!

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