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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.
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.
Child Policy:
- Lion Sands Fish Eagle Residence welcomes children of all ages
Special Offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offers.
- Honeymoon: One partner receives a 50% discount off the accommodation costs for their stay (min 3 nights).
- Return guests receive a 10% discount off their accommodation costs.
- Special offers are valid all year excl. 20 December – 3 January
- South African resident rates are bookable within a certain time period.
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 2026
Seasons:
- Peak season: 01 June – 30 September & 20 December – 03 January
- High season: 01 October – 19 December
- Low season: 04 January – 31 May
Accommodation Options
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
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Peak Season R 268,765 per villa, per night
High Season R 254,865 per villa, per night
Low Season R 231,695 per villa, per night
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