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    Lion Sands Game Reserve

    Set on the edge of the scenic Sabie River, Lion Sands River Game Reserve boasts 12 400 hectares of breath-taking  landscapes which are highly populated with spectacular African wildlife. Lion Sands River Game Reserve is known for having some of the best big-5 game drives in the country. Rangers and trackers exceed exceptions and together provide outstanding experiences with incredible close up wildlife sightings.

    Lion Sands Game Reserve houses a prestigious selection of 5-star luxury lodges and villas in the reserve. Each lodge is unique and offers guests a true African atmosphere with world class hospitality. Expansive decks overlook the the bushveld or Sabie River and viewing magnificent wildlife from the lodge is not uncommon. Luxury accommodation at the Lion Sands lodges boast exquisite decor and private decks, some with plunge pools. Lion Sands Game Reserve also offers two luxury villas on the reserve, which are ideal for families and groups of friends. Villas are an exclusive experience with a private chef, exclusive dining experiences, dedicated safari vehicle and culinary team that caters for every need.

    Lion Sands River Game Reserve is zoned part in the Sabi Sands and part in the Kruger National Park. On the Sabi Sands side of the reserve you will find two luxury lodges and one villa, namely Lions Sands River Lodge and Ivory Lodge. On the Kruger National Park side, Lion Sands Narina Lodge and Tinga Lodge. All of the Lion Sands lodges are high standard 5-star lodges. Lion Sands Game Reserve is in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The closest airport to Lion Sands Game Reserve is Skukuza Airport and scheduled daily flights are available from Johannesburg or Cape Town with Airlink.

    Wildlife:

    • High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
    • Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
    • Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
    • Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.

    Game Drives:

    • Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
    • Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
    • Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
    • Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
    • Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted
    • 6-seater vehicles.
    • Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted

    Highlights:

    • 12 400 hectares in size.
    • The reserve is divide over the Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
    • Four luxury lodges and two villas offer age restricted accommodation as well as family friendly options.
    • Ivory and River lodge are located on the Sabi Sands side.
    • Narina and Tinga lodge are located in the Kruger side.
    • Luxury treehouses sleep-outs.
    • 10.5km (6.5miles) of exclusive river frontage on the perennial Sabie River attracting a diversity of wildlife.
    • Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.

    Getting There:

    • Skukuza (SKU) is the closet airport to Lion Sands, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
    • Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Ulusaba private airstrip: 60 minutes
    • Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess
    • Road transfers from Skukuza to Lion Sands take 15 minutes and are arranged in open 4×4 safari vehicles.

    Location:

    • Located in the southern region of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares fenceless borders with Sabi Sabi and &Beyond private game reserves.
    • Sabi Sands lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.

    Special offers:

    We have some fantastic specials offers including PAY STAY deals, Honeymoon offers and discounted rates available for both international travellers and SA residents. View all specials on our specials page here: special offers

    Packages:

    Our selection of world class safari packages have been designed by our on-trend team of travel experts and include flights, transfers, accommodation and full board safari experiences. View all packages here: safari packages

    Are you a SA Resident?

    SA resident rates are available at Lion Sands Game Reserve.

    SA Resident Specials

    Safaris down south: River-lodge

    Lion Sands River Lodge

    SAVE 58%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    +12 years

    From R 7,765 per person per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Ivory

    Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

    SAVE 47%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    All ages

    From R 16,575 per person per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Fish Eagle Villa

    Lion Sands Fish Eagle Villa

    SAVE 45%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    + 12 years

    From R 99,450 per villa per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Narina Lodge

    Lion Sands Narina Lodge

    SAVE 57%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    +12 years

    From R 8,410 per person per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari Down South: Tinga Lodge

    Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

    SAVE 57%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    +6 years

    From R 8,410 per person per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari Down South: HiNkweni Villa

    Lion Sands Hi’Nkweni Villa

    SAVE 42%

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    +12 years

    From R 50,460 per person per night

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    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Lion Sands Lodges

    Safaris down south: River-lodge

    Lion Sands River Lodge

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    +12 years

    From R 18,645 per person per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Ivory

    Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    All ages

    From R 31,620 per person per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Fish Eagle Villa

    Lion Sands Fish Eagle Villa

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Sabi Sands 

    + 12 years

    From R 183,169 per villa per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari down south: Narina Lodge

    Lion Sands Narina Lodge

    Pay 2 Stay 3

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    +12 years

    From R 19,960 per person per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari Down South: Tinga Lodge

    Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

    Pay 2 Stay 3

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    + 6 years

    From R 19,960 per person per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

    Safari Down South: HiNkweni Villa

    Lion Sands Hi’Nkweni Villa

    Pay 2 Stay 3

    Lion Sands Game Reserve | Kruger National Park

    + 12 years

    From R 87,860 per person per night

    Best-price guarantee

    Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…

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    Lion Sands Travel

    By Road

    The reserve is a 5.5-hour drive from Johannesburg mostly on the N12 and N4 highway. Road transfers from Skukuza Airport take 45 minutes, and from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport take 2.5 hours.

     

    Flying

    Fly from major centres in South Africa to Skukuza or Kruger Mpumalanga airport. Alternatively, take a charter flight to the Sabi Sabi airstrip.

     

    Flight Duration

    • Johannesburg to Skukuza: 50 minutes
    • Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    • Durban to Kruger Mpumalanga: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Johannesburg to Kruger Mpumalanga: 45 minutes
    • Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga: 2 hours 20 minutes
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