At a glance
- Family-Owned Luxury Lodge
- Fantastic Game Viewing
- Heated Pools
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Hotel information

Family owned and managed since 1933, Lion Sands is renowned for its game viewing, plus its holistic approach to safari with every animal, large or small, given the same respect and attention.
Accommodation is divided between the River Lodge and the Ivory Lodge - 100m apart and comprising several luxurious private guest rooms with a fantastic range of amenities and those all-important views of the river. Gourmet cuisine is another attraction, served alfresco in the boma or in the gracious surrounds of the dining room.
Where is it?
Overlooking the beautiful Sabie River in the Kruger National Park conservancy area.
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Facilities
2 heated swimming pools overlooking the river, Lalamuka Spa and gym, indoor and open-air (boma) dining area, private lounge and bar, wine cellar (Ivory Lodge only), curio shop, River Island viewing deck.
Room info
River Lodge: 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with wooden viewing deck, air-conditioning, telephone, mini-bar, safe, en-suite bathroom, and outdoor and indoor shower. Ivory Lodge: 6 ultra-luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, Internet, telephone, mini-bar, safe, outdoor and indoor shower, free-standing bath and private lounge with fireplace. Rooms sleep 2 adults.