Overview of Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is an award-winning luxury hideaway set on the banks of the Sabie River in the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The iconic lodge offers exceptional views extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park.
Expect exciting game viewing, including Big 5 sightings, in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve, or opt for a fascinating bush walk. Game vehicles are equipped with bird books and binoculars, while blankets and hot-water bottles provide extra comfort during early morning game drives.
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Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Bush dining
Game drives
Golf
Guided walks
Helicopter flights
Local village visits
Night drives
Picnics
Private game-drives
Specialist guides
Star gazing
Rooms at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Luxury Villa
Ivory Lodge comprises single-suite villas and one double-suite villa (Fish Eagle Villa). All the villas occupy an elevated position overlooking the beautiful Sabie River.
The luxurious villas have been designed for privacy and optimum appreciation of the surrounding wilderness. Each single unit has a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a double-volume wardrobe area with outdoor shower. Guests also have their own private lounge area with fireplace. Each villa also has an expansive viewing deck with covered patio and private pool.
The exclusive Fish Eagle Villa comprises two private, single suites connected by an entrance hall, lounge and study. Spend evenings on the expansive deck and covered patio with private pool and fire pit. There is also a private spa with double treatment room and thoughtfully equipped gym facility. The Fish Eagle Villa also comes with its own private chef, safari vehicle and guide, as well as separate access for game drives.
General Facilities
Pamper yourself with a range of luxurious spa treatments at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, either in the health spa or in the privacy of your suite.
Enjoy a drink in the cosy bar area or relax in your suite and make use of the 24-hour room service.
Bar
Computer facilities
Gym
Laundry service
Library
Plunge pool
Spa
Dining
Enjoy delicious meals at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge with a unique African twist. The 3-course dinner is an à la carte affair, with a menu that changes daily and includes unique specialities such as zebra and black cherry potjie, or crocodile kebabs with a lemon butter and apricot sauce.
Meals can be served out on the large wooden decks under the shade of the mahogany trees, in the intimate dining room, or under the stars in the boma area. For something more intimate, choose to dine in the privacy of your suite.
For a real culinary experience, request a bush dinner or bush breakfast – sample delicious food at a table for two, surrounded by the African bush.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge features a separate, fully Kosher kitchen.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Bonita Cronje
Africa Safari Expert
The contemporary rooms are amazing and amongst the largest in the Sabi Sands. The lodge has thought of everything including a flap to deliver fresh coffee in the morning!