Lion Sands River Lodge, South Africa

Adam Chapman

This is a fantastic lodge in the Sabi Sands and one that we have used time and time again for our guests. I found the service to be incredible and the food was impeccable. I expected the rooms to be larger but they are beautifully decorated and the walkways allow for a distinct bush feel. The main areas are luxurious appointed. The selling point of this lodge is by far is location on the river and its opportunities for game viewing from the deck areas. I would have no hesitation in recommending this lodge. It is of an extremely high standard and the guiding is excellent.

  • Adam Chapman

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is located in the finest territory of the world famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga. Forming part of the greater Kruger National Park, the reserve has no fences and the wildlife is able to traverse freely between Lion Sands and the Kruger National Park. River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and has been built on the banks of the Sabie River, positioned on a site with trees dating back 800 years. Facing due east, the lodge catches the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. Hosted by a family of staff that make it feel like home away from home, the lodge is about spirit, warmth and nature. Here you are invited to relax and experience African hospitality at its finest.

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

  • Only private reserve situated on the perennial Sabie River.
  • Unique programme of Activities for clients to tailor-make their stay incl. the famous Tree House Experience Family Owned & Managed since 1933

Facilities

  • Private lounge and bar with fireplace
  • An outdoor safari lounge
  • Two swimming pools (heated in winter)
  • Wooden viewing decks
  • A secluded bird hide
  • A magnificent River Island Deck built on the river
  • A conference room
  • Lalamuka Health Spa & gymnasium
  • Curio shop & both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area

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 River 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

There are 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower & wooden viewing deck. The bedroom area is air-conditioned with an over-head fan. All rooms have mini-bar & telephone access. The rooms are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during January 2012

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We loved South Africa. From Table Mountain in Cape Town, Stellenbosch in the wine country, Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route and Amakhala in the Eastern Cape we feel we managed to cram in two weeks so many wonderful aspects ofSouth Africa had to show and are desperate to return and see more of th...

Rated... 5stars

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Celia Pool

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