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Lion Sands Fish Eagle Villa

Lion Sands Fish Eagle Residence is a private retreat on the edge of the river where family and friends can experience an exclusive safari in ultimate luxury. The villa features its own private pool, spa, and fitness room complete with private dining, personal chef, field guide, and dedicated game drives to round-off an extraordinary tailored safari experience. Lion Sands Fish Eagle Residence boasts a contemporary design and expansive bushveld views from the private deck for wildlife viewing and birdwatching without even leaving the villa.

Lion Sands is the only private game reserve that has roots in both the Sabi Sand and Kruger National Park. The reserve encompasses 5000 hectares (12 500 acres) of protected area with access to both the Sabie and Sand rivers. With non-migratory wildlife roaming freely between the reserves, and the ideal riverside location, Lion Sands Private Game Reserve promises an incredible Big 5 experience displaying a great diversity of fauna and flora within its magnificent location.

Guests at Lion Sands Fish Eagle Villa reside in the Sabi Sands area of the reserve. Enjoy professional, exclusive, and uncrowded safaris, night drives, and off-road ventures into the bush. Experience the splendour of African nature en foot, follow leopard tracks, be amazed at intriguing birdlife, and relish unique photographic opportunities. Passionate expert guides and trackers, opulent accommodation, sumptuous dining experiences, and enchanting luxury treehouse sleepouts make a visit to Lion Sands an unmatched immersion into the essence of nature’s magnificence. In addition to Fish Eagle Villa, Lion Sands Game Reserve is also home to two 5-star luxury lodges on the Sabi Sands part of the reserve, Ivory Lodge and River Lodge.

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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

Activities & Facilities:

Game drives
Guided bushwalks
Stargazing
Birdwatching
Restaurant
Bar & lounges
Open-air traditional African Boma
Private spa & gym
Viewing deck
10 metre long lap pool
Fire deck and star jetty

Highlights:

Located in a pristine setting along the Sabie River
The Fish Eagle Residence is located at Ivory Lodge
Includes a personal chef, butler, dedicated guide and safari vehicle
Two luxury ensuite bedrooms, kitchen and living areas
An expansive deck features a 10 metre long lap pool, fire deck and star jetty
Private spa (with double treatment room) and fitness centre
The perennial Sabie River attracts wildlife all year round which can be viewed from the lodge
Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers

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.

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.

Special offers:

Lion Sands Fish Eagle Residence welcomes children of all ages

Special offers:

Pay 2 Stay 3 offer is valid 4 Jan – 31 Mar & 1 Oct – 20 Dec

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and Skukuza airport transfers. Additionally a private safari vehicle, chef and butler are included.
Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, other airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Rates:

The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
Rates are charged per villa, per night
Rates displayed are valid to 03 January 2025

Seasons:

Peak season: 20 December – 03 January
High season: 04 January – 19 December

Accommodation Options

Fish Eagle Villa

Sleeps 4 guests

PAY 2 STAY 3

Fish Eagle Villa is ideal for a small family or friends retreat comprising 2 bedrooms, each en-suite with outdoor showers and luxurious indoor bathrooms. The Villa features a gorgeous deck with a private pool, bushveld views, Read more and outdoor fireplace for cozy evenings socializing under the stars. A private chef, dedicated field guide, and private safari vehicle are all included in this extraordinary Villa experience. Less