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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

$2,605 - $2,980

per person sharing

Overview of Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

South Africa, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger Private Reserves

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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Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date Board Price
01/10/2025 - 19/12/2025 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,605
20/12/2025 - 03/01/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,760
04/01/2026 - 31/05/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,605
01/06/2026 - 30/09/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,980
01/10/2026 - 19/12/2026 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,815
20/12/2026 - 03/01/2027 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,980
04/01/2027 - 31/05/2027 Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages) $2,815

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • In the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Exquisite luxury lodge with contemporary feel
  • Private & tailored service - perfect for honeymooners
  • Spacious villas, each with its own rim-flow pool & butler service
  • Fantastic spa treatments in the privacy of your suite
  • Safari fine dining at its best

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
  • Each villa has been designed for privacy and optimum appreciation of the surrounding wilderness.
  • Spacious twin bedroom, perfect for families.
  • Take a refreshing evening dip in the pool.

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

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Bonita Cronje

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!

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Traveller Reviews

  • JG
    Jenny Goldstock
    traveler

    There are almost no words to describe the experience. The villas are extraordinary, the staff is so kind and professional and helpful, the rangers and trackers were wonderful, the food was absolutely incredible. They have thought of everything there. I assumed that with my Gluten intolerance they would simply tell me what I could not eat on the menu each day. Instead, they took the menu and made sure each dish could be made with gluten free ingredients. Very special service. It was a magical few days.

  • KS
    Kyle Stergas
    traveler

    Lion Sands was also amazing – our guide, Jack, was enthusiastic and made every effort to help us find the animals we were interested in.

  • BC
    Bonita Cronje
    employee

    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!

  • JK
    Judi Krumwiede
    traveler

    Lion Sands Ivory Lodge was over the top and so much more than we could have ever imagined!!! From the moment we got there, we felt at home and the private villas were spectacular!

  • DZ
    Dave Zimmerman
    traveler

    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)

  • RB
    Robert Briganti
    traveler

    Lion Sands was both luxurious and yet primative all at the same time. They took such excellent care of us – treating us like royalty (as they should for that price) the whole time. Again, would highly recommend it. We saw so many animals close up, including the big 5. Our room, which included it’s own plunge pool, fire place, and fully stocked bar (all inclusive) was right on the Sabi river with an amazing view!

  • JA
    Justine Ashton
    traveler

    Lion Sands was brilliant. We loved the staff and we saw the big five in 24 hours. The food was outstanding and the night in Ivory Lodge was something else. Really special – we had the best view and were welcomed by 16 or so elephants drinking in the river in front of us. We loved it.

  • BG
    Barbara Griggs
    traveler

    It was extraordinary.

  • CG
    Carrie Gray
    traveler

    The safari was amazing. We saw the big 5 in the 1st 2 hours of our game drive. The Lion Sands was wonderful and the people catered to our every need. Our Ranger, Gwave, was excellent. The animals were amazing and the food was wonderful… a real treat to start off the vacation and not have to think or plan anything – it was all cared for at the Lion Sands.

  • BT
    Bobo Theletsane
    traveler

    It was wonderful.

  • JW
    Jason Wilson
    traveler

    It was def a highlight and flawless in every way!

  • KS
    Katrina Stagner
    traveler

    We lucked out with a fantastic ranger and a great small group of people to go on game drives with. Three nights was great but we were sad to go. We didn’t expect to see that many animals and by the end of our first full day at Lion Sands, we had seen the Big Five! On our first game drive, we even saw a leopard with its kill (an impala) up in a tree – physically crunching the poor impala, lifeless legs dangling, and at the base of the tree was a hyena waiting for its seconds! It was amazing. Keith and I didn’t expect to see anything like that.

  • AG
    Arieta Gavriniotis
    traveler

    I had a fantastic time in the Sabi Reserve. Everything from the lodge, room, staff and the food were exceptional. The game drives were the highlight of the days and our Ranger and tracker were very knowledgeable and exceptional guides. Traveling alone can get a lonely but with the many activities and friendly staff the days were filled with heaps to do. Definitely an experience I will always treasure.

  • EW
    Elizabeth Watkins
    traveler

    We cannot recommend the Lion Sands Ivory Lodge highly enough – I don’t think we have stayed anywhere in the world more comfortable and with more attentive staff.

  • YY
    Yvonne Yee
    traveler

    It is amazing and you are right about the room being more beautiful than what the photos show. I guess it’s because the villas have such an understated, clean and modern elegance, such a nice change to the usual dark African theme that most other lodges have.

  • GM
    Glenn Martin
    traveler

    The people at the Ivory Lodge were outstanding – couldn’t do enough for us and they all were so pleasant and personable. Our guide, Yolinda, was excellent and I couldn’t imagine one better then her. The food was five star as were the accomodations. Game viewing was excellent and not a mosquito in sight. I really think July/August would be the best time of the year for game viewing. We saw everything except the elusive cheata.

  • MM
    Mary McCabe
    traveler

    It was superb with great accommodation and very good game viewing.

  • ND
    Neda Daneshzadeh
    traveler

    It was wonderous.

JG
Jenny Goldstock
traveler

There are almost no words to describe the experience. The villas are extraordinary, the staff is so kind and professional and helpful, the rangers and trackers were wonderful, the food was absolutely incredible. They have thought of everything there. I assumed that with my Gluten intolerance they would simply tell me what I could not eat on the menu each day. Instead, they took the menu and made sure each dish could be made with gluten free ingredients. Very special service. It was a magical few days.

KS
Kyle Stergas
traveler

Lion Sands was also amazing – our guide, Jack, was enthusiastic and made every effort to help us find the animals we were interested in.

BC
Bonita Cronje
employee

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!

JK
Judi Krumwiede
traveler

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge was over the top and so much more than we could have ever imagined!!! From the moment we got there, we felt at home and the private villas were spectacular!

DZ
Dave Zimmerman
traveler

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)