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Lion Sands Private Game Reserve

Lion Sands is exclusive in its pristine location overlooking the Sabie River.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

The International Award Winning Lion Sands is situated in one of the finest wilderness areas in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the only private reserve to have access to the perennial Sabie River, which it shares with the Kruger National Park.

"Best Hotel in the World" - Tatler Magazine 2006 - Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

The property’s geographical location is an area of great diversity of both fanuna and flora and affords guests the opportunity of partaking in our unique activities based around the river system and surrounding area. Lion Sands is situated in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Southern Africa.

LION SANDS IVORY LODGE:

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, awarded “Best Hotel in World 2006” by Tatler magazine, is ultra luxurious. The simple and uncluttered interiors achieve a contemporary, Afro-European elegance. The Lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as its own private villa and where private dining, spa treatments and complete relaxation is the norm. The 6 luxurious suites comprise of their own courtyard, lounge with fireplace, viewing deck and private swimming pool. The bedroom and en-suite bathroom is fully air-conditioned and has an additional outside shower. The suites are 165 m2 in size and are positioned far apart to ensure a sense of pure exclusivity and privacy.

Neither word nor photograph can capture the sense of the pure beauty which is breathed in when opening the carved wooden doors leading into this private recluse – arguably the world’s finest bedroom! Your rate at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge includes the following: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon teas / coffees, all local beverages (wines, spirits and softdrinks) but excludes premium brands, laundry, two game drives daily in open landrovers with qualified rangers and trackers, game drive refreshments, as well as specified gaming activities such as bush walks, picnic lunches and hippo tour.

LION SANDS RIVER LODGE:

The reserve is private and exclusive to Lion Sands guests only with both Lion Sands River Lodge and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge located on the banks of the Sabie River. Lion Sands is 4th generation family owned and managed, where the highest standard of guest service and experience have been handed down from generation to generation.

Lion Sands River Lodge, which is downstream of Ivory Lodge, facing due East, is nestled under a canopy of trees dating back almost 800 years, catching the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. The Lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature and relaxation.

This 18 room luxurious lodge comprises of the following: a private lounge and bar, 2 swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air dining area. All the air-conditioned bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with an indoor & outdoor shower and separate bath, mini bar and private wooden viewing deck overlooking the Sabie River.

Lion Sands River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and is hosted by a family of staff that will make it feel like home away from home and where guests can relax, enjoy and get to experience African hospitality at its best. Your rate at Lion Sands River Lodge includes the following: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon teas / coffees, two game drives daily in open landrovers with qualified rangers and trackers, game drive refreshments, as well as specified gaming activities such as bush walks, picnic lunches and hippo tour.

HONEYMOONS:

A wooden platform has been constructed high up in the top of an ancient Jackalberry tree. Amongst the branches, the most romantic bush bedroom is set up to accommodate a couple for the night, with secure access and as many of the room comforts as are practically possible. The guests are driven to the hide after dinner and "settled" in for the night where after the ranger returns to the lodge (15 minutes away) leaving the guests in complete privacy to spend a night under the stars. An absolute must for visitors who come to Lion Sands!

Rates

Special Offer
  River Lodge ¹ Valid from 1 February to 31 March 2010  
  Single Occupancy R5570.00 per person single, per night  
  Double Occupancy R3710.00 per person sharing, per night  
  Ivory Lodge ² Valid from 1 February to 31 March 2010  
  Single Occupancy R5930.00 per person single, per night  
  Double Occupancy R5950.00 per person sharing, per night  
  Terms & Conditions:
 
Rates quoted above exclude all beverages.
Please quote 'SA-Venues.com Special' when booking telephonically.
Subject to availability.

Standard Rates

Valid from 1 September 2009 to 30 April 2011
  River Lodge ¹ Single Occupancy Double Occupancy
  5 January to 30 April 2010 R7950.00 per person single, per night R5300.00 per person sharing, per night
  1 May to 31 August 2010 R7010.00 per person single, per night R4675.00 per person sharing, per night
  1 September to 21 December 2010 R8670.00 per person single, per night R5780.00 per person sharing, per night
  22 December 2010 to 2 January 2011* R11145.00 per person single, per night R7430.00 per person sharing, per night
  3 January to 30 April 2011 R8670.00 per person single, per night R5780.00 per person sharing, per night
  Ivory Lodge ² Single Occupancy Double Occupancy
  5 January to 30 April 2010 R12750.00 per person single, per night R8500.00 per person sharing, per night
  1 May to 31 August 2010 R12750.00 per person single, per night R8500.00 per person sharing, per night
  1 September to 21 December 2010 R14250.00 per person single, per night R9500.00 per person sharing, per night
  22 December 2010 to 2 January 2011* R18320.00 per person single, per night R12215.00 per person sharing, per night
  3 January to 30 April 2011 R14250.00 per person single, per night R9500.00 per person sharing, per night
  Rates Include:
  ¹ River Lodge rates include 3 meals daily, 2 game drives daily, game drive refreshments and local beverages, spirits and wines (excludes premium/import brands, champagnes & mini bar).
² Ivory Lodge rates include 3 meals daily, 2 game drives daily, game drive refreshments, local beverages, spirits and wines (excludes premium/import brands & champagnes).
  Activites Include:
  Astronomy, bush breakfast, bush dinner, bush walk, game drives, hippo tour, safari lunch, interactive wildlife lectures
  Activities Exclude:
  Tree house, clay pigeon shooting, health spa, private game drives, cultural village experience and any outside services
  Notes:
 
* A minimum stay of 3 nights is required from 24 December to 4 January.
Please note that a peak period supplement is applicable from 1 June to 18 July 2010. Please enquire.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate children under the age of 10 years.
Children 10 to 12 years accompanying 2 adults pay 50% of the adult rate.
Tariffs are quoted in South African Rands including VAT and Tourism Levy.
Rates are subject to change without notice.

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
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Directions

From Johannesburg or Pretoria: Take the N12/N4 highway to Nelspruit. R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview. At Hazyview turn right onto R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate. After 38km turn left onto gravel road which is signposted to Lion Sands. Drive along dirt road for 2km. At T-junction turn right and drive for 5km to Sabi Sand Gate (entrance fee R50 per vehicle). Drive straight as signposted to Lion Sands. After 2km turn right at sign. Drive straight following signs to either River Lodge or South Camp.