Lion Sands has been family owned and managed since 1933. It is a Big 5 safari area, which is private and exclusive to Lion Sands guests only. To allow for a completely tailor-made experience, Lion Sands offers unique safari based activities to make your stay a memorable and spiritual experience.
The River Lodge is built on the Sabie River which forms part of the largest river system within the greater Kruger Park reserve. The 18 luxurious, thatched bedrooms all have an en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower & wooden viewing deck – all overlooking the river. The bedroom area is air-conditioned with an overhead fan. All rooms have mini-bar & telephone access. The rooms are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. The lodge comprises of a private lounge and bar, 2 swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, conference room, health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.
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The Lion Sands River Lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature & relaxation and represents African hospitality at its finest. Luxury accommodation in the Kruger National Park.
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R4025* pp
*Rates vary according to season. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
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Lodge Highlights
- Family owned and managed since 1933
- Built on the banks of the Sabie River next to 800 year old trees
- Watch the sun rise over the Kruger Park
- Luxurious thatched en-suite bedrooms
- The lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature & relaxation
Stunning setting on the Sabie River
River Lodge looks out onto the teeming Sabie River, providing great game viewing from your room! Furthermore, Lion Sands prides itself on offering top class luxury accommodation whilst always maintaining a friendly and familial attitude toward their guests. Eco-friendly and with a highly informative and holistic approach, Lion Sands ensures that you will encounter the full spectrum of the eco-system, from the smallest insects to the mighty African elephant. Qualified senior ecologists, rangers and tracking teams ensure that your safari experience exceeds your expectations.
Lodge Location
- Lion Sands River Lodge
- Kruger National Park
- South Africa
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve (southern Kruger National Park region), an area well known for its spectacular game viewing. It is easily accessible with SA Airlink's daily flight from Johannesburg International Airport.
| Mr & Mrs Sybille Maring | USA |
| "Lion Sands was wonderful. It totally met my expectations. My husband was very pleased too. The hotel management was very nice, they are doing a great job over there." | |
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| Charlie Wilder | USA |
| "Can't say enough! LOVED IT!!! We hit all of the things we really wanted to do in Africa and had the BEST TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!" |
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| John Legge | New Zealand |
| "Thanks for your service and I would recommend the Rhinoafrica company to my friends who are intending coming over as are my daughters and families." | |
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Tinga Legends Lodge is perfectly situated on the banks of the Sabie River inside the world renown Kruger National Park. Thanks to the rivers the game-viewing, birding and walking safaris are excellent.
Sabi Sands Winter Special
Take advantage of this incredible winter special at Lion Sands River Lodge, situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. At ZAR 11 995 per person sharing including air transfers to and from Johannesburg, it is a Kruger Park Safari not to be missed. VALID BETWEEN 1 MAR and 30 SEP 08.
Take advantage of this incredible winter special at Lion Sands River Lodge, situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. At ZAR 11 995 per person sharing including air transfers to and from Johannesburg, it is a Kruger Park Safari not to be missed. VALID BETWEEN 1 MAR and 30 SEP 08.










