Best of the best

Unparalleled safari adventure, bridging the majestic wilderness of South Africa's Sabi Sands and the iconic Kruger National Park.

Discover Lion Sands: Four lodges, endless adventure, and the luxury of the wild at your doorstep.

Four
5-star Lodges

LION SANDS
RIVER LODGE


The soul of Lion Sands, River Lodge offers a tranquil retreat along the Sabie River. It's known for its warm hospitality, luxurious rooms, and exceptional game viewing. The lodge blends traditional African design with contemporary luxury, featuring expansive decks for wildlife watching, relaxing lounges, and an inviting spa.


LION SANDS
IVORY LODGE


Renowned for its modern and sophisticated design, Ivory Lodge provides an ultra-luxurious experience with individual villas offering complete privacy. Each villa boasts its own plunge pool and viewing deck, providing an intimate setting for observing the wilderness. The lodge emphasizes personal service and exceptional comfort, catering to those seeking an exclusive safari experience.


LION SANDS
TINGA LODGE
& NARINA LODGE

These sister lodges, located in a private concession in the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Sabie River, offer an intimate and serene safari experience. With only a few suites at each lodge, guests enjoy privacy and personalized service. The suites are designed to blend into the surrounding nature, with large windows and outdoor showers that allow guests to feel connected to the wild. Both lodges are celebrated for their romantic ambiance and exceptional game viewing opportunities.

Unique Location

Lion Sands Game Reserve holds a unique position as the only reserve that spans both the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa. This distinctive placement provides guests with an unparalleled safari experience across two of Africa's most prestigious wildlife sanctuaries. Each lodge within Lion Sands leverages its location to offer a distinct connection to the wild.


RIVER LODGE
& IVORY LODGE


These lodges are nestled within the Sabi Sand part of Lion Sands, capitalizing on the intimate and exclusive wildlife encounters for which Sabi Sand is famous. These lodges offer luxurious accommodations with exceptional views of the surrounding wilderness, where the dense concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five, roam freely. The lodges' proximity to the Sabie River enhances game viewing opportunities, as many animals are drawn to this vital water source.


TINGA LODGE &
NARINA LODGE


These two lodges are situated within the Kruger National Park boundary of Lion Sands, offering guests a safari experience immersed in one of Africa's largest and most diverse game reserves. The Kruger setting allows for expansive game drives across vast landscapes, showcasing a wide variety of ecosystems and the chance to observe a broader spectrum of wildlife in their natural habitats. The lodges' locations on the banks of the Sabie River provide a serene backdrop and contribute to the rich biodiversity of the area.

Wildlife & Activities

Experience the essence of the African wilderness at Lion Sands Game Reserve, where the majesty of the Big 5 and the allure of untamed nature converge with luxury and exclusive adventures across our four unique lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park.


WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS & SAFARI ADVENTURES

Dive into the heart of the bush with our expert-led game drives, offering intimate encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife. For a closer connection with nature, embark on guided bush walks or serene river tours along the Sabie River, revealing the hidden wonders of the ecosystem.


IMMERSIVE
EXPEIRENCES

Elevate your safari with our treehouse sleepouts under the star-studded sky, specialized photographic safaris capturing the spirit of the wild, and engaging cultural visits that offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of the local communities.

DINING UNDER THE
AFRICAN SKY

Our bush dinners and breakfasts blend exquisite cuisine with the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness, making every meal a moment to remember.Join us at Lion Sands Game Reserve for a safari experience that marries the thrill of adventure with the tranquility of nature, all set within the spectacular backdrop of South Africa’s most renowned wildlife reserves.

Location and getting there

Firstly, we'll handle everything including your lodging, flights and transfers!

The most convenient lodges to travel to are Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge which are a mere 5-minute drive from Skukuza Airport (SZK), making them the most easily accessible luxury lodges in South Africa.  Have breakfast at your hotel in either Cape Town or Johannesburg and arrive at Lion Sands in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

The other lodges are also nearby commercial airports.

Feel free to reach out for more details.

Our 5-star service

1
Place your enquiry. Be sure to include number of travelers, dates and whether you require flights and/or transfers

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Our resident expert will liaise with you directly to coordinate all the details of your trip.

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You'll receive a provisional booking via email. Complete payment and you're ready to travel!

Meet Dolan, our resident expert

Dolan has extensive knowledge of all the Lion Sands lodges in South Africa.

He'll help you book your trip at the same rate as going direct and will also manage all flights and transfers required for your safari.
He's available on WhatsApp for fastest response.

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4.9
out of 5 based on
August 30, 2024
Dolan made our first Safari experience awesome!
Dolan was exceptional, extremely knowledgeable, and easy to work with in our first Safari experience. He made sure he was available, took time to answer all our questions and understood our requests and concerns. We have already recommended Dolan to some friends and will be contacting him again in future!
William Ramirez
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US
July 28, 2024
A Very Good Safari Consultant
Dolan is very responsive, patient and efficient in handling my queries and booking my safary trip. Greatly appreciate his assistance.
Venetia
,
VN
July 22, 2024
Dolan was great to deal with
Dolan was great to deal with. He was communicative and understood our needs. Great help for booking the lodge for our special event.
Stephan Karl
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US
July 20, 2024
Highly recommend Safari.com and Dolan!
I can't say enough good things about Safari.com and in particular Dolan Sequera. South Africa was daunting to plan for and felt I needed some help. I did a lot of research and chose Safari.com and was matched with Dolan. I had a general idea of the trip I wanted to plan for my husband, myself, and our two children (19, 21). Dolan was incredible. He listened to what I wanted and make excellent recommendations. Then he helped book it all. Our trip was 16 days and we visited Cape Town, an Elephant sanctuary, and Safari. And everything went incredibly smooth - no hiccups. He even welcomed me when I landed in South Africa and checked in along our trip. A couple of times I needed to change transfer times and he responded immediately. I felt confident he would help us if any issues arose. It was a trip of a lifetime for my whole family and I am thankful for the help from Dolan and his team at Safari.com.
Julie Marshall
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US
July 16, 2024
Great experience booking with Dolan
Great experience booking with Dolan. Just got back from our trip and had the the absolute best time. Everything was seamless and perfect.
Liz H
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US
July 16, 2024
Dolan did an excellent job arranging…
Dolan did an excellent job arranging our trip. Flights and Safari were perfect
Randy
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US

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