Location
SA Airlink operated by South African Airways, has one flight daily from Johannesburg to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve (Mala Mala Airfield). Alternatively there is a direct SA Airlink service to the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport from Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The drive time from the Kruger Mpumlanga Airport to Lion Sands would be approximately 1. 45 hours, from Johannesburg approximately 5 hours, from Skukuza approximately 25 min and from Hoedspruit Airport approximately 2.15 hours.
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of the Sabie River, which has flowing water all year around, can be viewed through the oversized windows of your villa or from your private viewing terrace. Baby elephants bathing in the river, zebra, gnu and the large Nile crocodile are the only neighbours you shall see.
Facilities
- Private plunge pools
- Private & communal lounge with fireplace
- Air-conditioning & overhead fans
- Wine cellar
- Health spa
- Curio shop
- Indoor & outside dining areas including boma
- Library and internet & telephone access
Activities
Open Land Rover game drives; Bush Breakfasts; Bush Walks; Wildlife Lectures; Safari lunches; River Tours, Bush Dinners & Astronomy. At an extra cost are Clay pigeon Shooting and the Tree House experience. Visits can also be arranged to: the Kruger National Park (KNP) Golf Course; Helicopter flights to the Blyde River Canyon, Ballooning Safari and Hazyview.
Meal Basis
Full board accommodation including all meals, two game drives, game drive refreshments, select local beverages including soft drinks, wines and spirits, tea and coffee and specified game activities.
Child Policy
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge regrets that they are unable to accommodate children under the age of 10 years unless the lodge is block booked by the same family or group.
Accommodation
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve offers 6 ultra luxurious suites with en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower, courtyard, lounge with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio & private plunge pool. The bedroom & bathroom area are air-conditioned and overhead fans cool the bedrooms and lounges. All rooms have telephone and internet access. They all have breathtaking views over the Sabie River.