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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
With only 8 opulent villas, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge provides the perfect tranquil escape into the African wild. These water-side villas offer gorgeous views from the bedroom, private decks, and exclusive-use plunge pools. The impressive thatched main lodge with a lounge and dining area overlooks the riverbed where elephant, buffalo, and antelope often come for a drink. Organic design elements are beautifully integrated into the contemporary interior characteristic of the lodge. Bush dinners are a romantic delight under starry skies, surrounded by lanterns, crackling fires and the sounds of the wild.
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 Ivory Lodge 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. Lion Sands Game Reserve is also home to the 5-star Lion Sands River Lodge and the ultra exclusive Fish Eagle Villa, on the Sabi Sands part of the reserve.
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
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Spa & Gym
- Viewing deck
- Bar & lounge
- More gallery
Highlights:
- Located in a pristine setting along the Sabie River
- The flagship lodge at Lion Sands, offering an ultra-luxurious and exclusive experience
- 8 one-bedroom suites and 1 two-bedroom Fish Eagle Residence
- Each suite features a covered deck, a separate lounge with a fireplace, and a private plunge pool
- The perennial Sabie River attracts wildlife all year round which can be viewed from the lodge
- Luxury treehouses sleep-outs
- 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 Ivory Lodge welcomes children from 10 years
- Children 10 – 15 years pay 50% of the adult rate
- Two children under 16 in their own suite, will result in an adult rate for one child
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.
- 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 person, per night
- Single supplement of 50% applicable
- Rates displayed are valid to 03 January 2025
Seasons:
- Peak season: 20 December – 03 January
- High season: 04 January – 19 December
Packages:
- For extended safari holiday packages, we have a selection of exceptional properties in Cape Town and surrounding areas.
- Designed by our on-trend team of travel experts our packages include internal flights, transfers, accommodation and more.
- Expect efficient and knowledgable, one-on-one planning assistance to create your dream itinerary.
Accommodation Options
The eight 1-bed villas at Ivory Lodge feature a private plunge pool and spacious viewing deck with sun-loungers from which animals can be seen passing by, or in winter a cozy fireplace makes a perfect couple’s retreat. Read more Private outdoor showers make for a unique bathing experience while indoor bathrooms boast an elegant tub, shower, and dressing room. Less
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Peak Season R 60,870 per person, per night
High Season [wpcs_price value=48670 per person, per night
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