Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

$3,100 - $3,545

per person sharing

The expansive deck at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Sabi Sands, Kruger.

The indoor lounge areas all have views out through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The lodge is set on the banks of the Sabie River.

Enjoy a swim in your private pool.

Elephants gather at the water in fron of the villas.

Fine dining in the South African bushveld.

The perfect honeymoon destination.

Get a drink at the bar and pick a spot on the viewing deck to relax and watch the river and wildlife.

Enjoy exquisite dining, warm and cosy by the indoor fireplace, or outdoors on the deck.

Welcome to Lions Sands Ivory Lodge.

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

At A Glance

R49,670 - R56,770

Per Person Sharing

Destinations

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

Nearest Airport

Skukuza Airport

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

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

Overview of Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

South Africa, Sabi Sands Game Reserve

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.

Make a Positive Impact Through Travel

More Community Foundation* (MCF) is a non-profit organisation and the Foundation for the MORE Family Collection group, supporting sustainable social development and environmental conservation in Southern Africa. All community projects for social development are self-sustainable, as they believe that by supporting communities to contribute their own efforts and skills, projects are kept alive into the future. Socially inclusive conservation is critical to biological diversity and MCF strives to achieve community collaboration and custodianship within all conservation projects. More Community Foundation's purpose is to provide a long-term, meaningful contribution to community development and the conservation of the natural resources where MORE Family Collection operates.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026

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1 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

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20 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027

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4 Jan 2027 - 31 May 2027

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1 Jun 2027 - 30 Sep 2027

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1 Oct 2027 - 19 Dec 2027

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20 Dec 2027 - 3 Jan 2028

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4 Jan 2028 - 31 May 2028

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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.
Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.

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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

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

All villas are set in an elevated position overlooking the seasonal Sabie River, offering both seclusion and sweeping wilderness views. Designed with refined contemporary luxury in mind, they are spacious, exquisitely detailed, and carefully oriented to make the most of natural light throughout the day.

Each single villa features a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a generous double-volume wardrobe area, and an invigorating outdoor shower. A private lounge with a fireplace provides a comfortable space to unwind, while the expansive viewing deck, complete with a covered patio and private pool, invites long, peaceful hours immersed in the surrounding landscape. Crafted for privacy, serenity, and effortless elegance, these villas offer an exceptional base for your safari stay.

Fish Eagle Residence

The Fish Eagle Residence is your own private safari home in the Sabi Sand, with completely separate access and its own game-drive departure point, so you set the pace of your stay. This exclusive retreat features three spacious suites connected by a central lounge and study, plus a private spa with a double treatment room and a fully equipped gym. Each suite has an en-suite bathroom, and the upstairs rooms also feature outdoor showers

All villas are set in an elevated position overlooking the seasonal Sabie River, offering both seclusion and sweeping wilderness views. Designed with refined contemporary luxury in mind, they are spacious, exquisitely detailed, and carefully oriented to make the most of natural light throughout the day.

Each single villa features a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a generous double-volume wardrobe area, and an invigorating outdoor shower. A private lounge with a fireplace provides a comfortable space to unwind, while the expansive viewing deck—complete with a covered patio and private pool—invites long, peaceful hours immersed in the surrounding landscape. Crafted for privacy, serenity, and effortless elegance, these villas offer an exceptional base for your safari stay.

Outside, an expansive deck, covered patio, pool, and fire pit overlook the game-rich Sabie River, offering uninterrupted wildlife viewing between drives. A dedicated team, including a private chef, butler, housekeeper, field guide and tracker, ensures every detail is taken care of. With your own safari vehicle and full privacy throughout, this is a refined and self-contained base for a personalised Big 5 experience.

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!

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Traveller Reviews

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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)

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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!

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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.

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Bobo Theletsane

traveler

It was wonderful.

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Jason Wilson

traveler

It was def a highlight and flawless in every way!

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Barbara Griggs

traveler

It was extraordinary.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Neda Daneshzadeh

traveler

It was wonderous.

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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.

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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.

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Mary McCabe

traveler

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

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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)