3-Day Cape Town to Lion Sands River Lodge Tour

R72,870 - R75,550

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Overview

If you’re short on time but craving a high-impact safari experience, this 3-day escape to Lion Sands River Lodge is the perfect luxury add-on to your Cape Town trip. Within an hour of landing near Kruger National Park, you'll be settling into the rhythm of the bush, gin and tonic in hand, watching wildlife from the deck of one of the region's most impeccably run lodges.

Set in the heart of the Sabi Sands – a private game reserve renowned for its up-close, high-density sightings – this add-on safari stay is all about quality over quantity. Within just a few game drives, you've got a very real chance of ticking off the Big Five and more, thanks to the lodge's location and the exceptional guiding and tracking teams. It's game viewing that packs a punch, all delivered with effortless style and a deep respect for, and knowledge of, the surrounding reserve.

Lion Sands River Lodge blends nature and comfort with total ease. Think mosquito-netted beds, soaking tubs, air-conditioning, and views that stretch forever. It's the kind of place where everything flows around the sun's timing – slow, seamless, and just right. Whether you're in town for a Cape Town wedding, a work event, or simply exploring, this is the ultimate safari extension.

Make a positive impact through travel

When you book this safari Go2Africa will donate $20 to support the Endangered Wildlife Trust with tracking and monitoring equipment required to provide protection for endangered species.

When you book this safari Go2Africa will plant a tree in the Western Cape's Uilenkraal Valley, in partnership with Greenpop.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • High-density game viewing in Sabi Sands
  • Watch wildlife from your private deck
  • Fine dining under the African sky
  • Luxury accommodation with private viewing decks
  • The swimming pool is heated in winter months
  • Game drives in a private reserve
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Summary

Tour Duration: 3 days
Start: Kruger Private Reserves, South Africa
End: Kruger Private Reserves, South Africa

Destinations visited

A leopard on the prowl | Singita Boulders Lodge
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
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Accommodations visited

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Kruger Private Reserves, South Africa

Lion Sands River Lodge
2 Nights

Itinerary

Day to day
  • Exploring Kruger National Park | Lions Sands River Lodge
  • Luxury suite interior.
  • A drinks stop on a game drive.
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  • Immerse yourself in the untamed nature of the Kruger at Lion Sands River Lodge.
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Itinerary information

Your journey begins with a morning flight from Cape Town to Skukuza Airport, the gateway to Kruger's most exclusive private reserves. On arrival, you'll be met by a Lion Sands guide for a transfer straight into the Sabi Sands – where the game viewing begins before you've even unpacked. Within an hour of landing, you'll be checking into your suite at Lion Sands River Lodge, where views of the Sabie River greet you from your private deck. Take a quiet moment to breathe in the warm bushveld air, listen to the birdsong, and feel the wild all around you. You might spot a nyala grazing nearby, a hippo soaking in the river, or – if you’re lucky – an elephant wandering through camp.

Each day brings two expertly guided game drives: one in the soft light of dawn, when predators are still active, and another in the late afternoon that rolls into a night safari – complete with sundowner drinks in the bush. Between drives, unwind in total comfort or indulge in a spa treatment, before gathering for relaxed fine dining beneath a canopy of stars. Meals are fresh and unpretentious, and the atmosphere is one of easy elegance. It's a short stay, but one that delivers all the soul and spectacle of a classic Kruger safari.

Lion Sands River Lodge information

  • In the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve

  • Expert rangers & experienced trackers

  • See the famous Sabi Sand leopards

  • Encounter the Big 5 & African raptors

  • Spacious suites & private viewing decks

  • Superior dining & service

  • Sublime spa treatments & relaxed atmosphere

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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On your final morning, rise early for one last game drive – often the most memorable – as the bush comes alive with the first light. After a hearty breakfast back at the lodge, you'll bid farewell to the wild and transfer to Skukuza Airport for your return flight to Cape Town, where you'll continue your journey onward.

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Rates

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2025-10-01 - 2025-12-31 R72,870

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Expert Opinion

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Tankiso Ngidi

Tankiso Ngidi

Africa Safari Expert

If you're short on time but want big safari impact, Lion Sands River Lodge is the perfect add-on to a Cape Town trip. Game viewing in Sabi Sands is next-level - often close-up, always unforgettable. It's seamless, stylish, and packed with wow moments.

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What’s Included?

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Lion Sands River Lodge : Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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