Lion Sands – River Lodge

R8,480.00

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, regarded by many as the “birthplace” of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa…

Categories: Kruger National Park lodges, Lion Sands, Lodge

Overview

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, regarded by many as the “birthplace” of sustainable wilderness tourism and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, is understood by guests and staff to be a place of wilderness, wildlife and adventure. Home to an extensive cross-section of the Mpumalanga wildlife population, including the Big Five and various endangered species, the park also shares 50 kilometers of its unfenced boundary line with neighbouring Kruger National Park. Animals pass casually between the two parks, unhindered and abundant.

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve forms part of the greater Kruger National Park, unfenced and completely open to the free roaming wilderness and adventure of some of the greatest nature conservancy in South Africa.

Established in 1933, Lion Sands Game Reserve has a long history of ownership within the More family. It has a wonderful reputation as the only reserve in the Sabi Sand with its own full time ecologist, responsible for the preservation of this area. Private and exclusive, Lion Sands Reserve is a unique and exciting safari experience.

Amidst a clump of trees dating back around 800 years, attached to the Sabi River and painted in the dappled light typical of Lion Sands Reserve, rests River Lodge – a family affair, this gorgeous lodge makes itself your home away from home. Comfortable, attractive, and peaceful, this is a dream safari lodge.

Accommodation

Accommodation at River Lodge is provided in twenty thatched, luxury units, complete with en-suite bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers, mini bars, air-conditioning and over-head fans.

Why Travel With Us ?

What Client Says

    
 
 
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   Mariana R 
 
 
 
 Verified They are the best!!!! Do not hesitate to contact them
We booked our safari and part of our South Africa trip through Max, and honestly it was one of the best decisions of the whole journey. At first I was a bit nervous about booking something so important from another country — where we’re from you always hear about scams — but from day one Max was incredibly attentive, transparent, and patient with every single question we had. He helped us choose the lodge based on what we really wanted (wildlife viewing and an authentic safari experience), and the safari ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip. Everything ran smoothly, even when unexpected changes came up — Max handled it quickly and professionally, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. Beyond the logistics, what stood out most was how supported we felt the entire time. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients having an unforgettable experience. We’re beyond grateful and would recommend Max and Andy 100% to anyone planning a safari. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. Something else to highlight: the custom itinerary and the interface website they create.
  
 
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   sjarlene 
 
 
 
 Verified Becks safari Lodge booked through Sabi Sand Reservations
We stayed at Becks Safari Lodge for three days and loved every moment. What especially stood out was the outstanding level of genuine friendliness, and a feeling that there is a sense of camaraderie evident, which made us feel like family.
  
 
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   Debs D 
 
 
 
 Verified Easy to book, good communication.
We booked our stay through African Travel Consultants as they were able to reserve us a 3 day game drive at fairly short notice for the dates we wanted (booked in mid Feb) at the wonderful Arathusa Lodge in Sabi Sands game reserve in Kruger National. We were assisted by Max who was very helpful and great at keeping us informed during the booking and payment procedure. Payment was easy and the Lodge and the game drives did not disappoint.
  
 
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   Jason S 
 
 
 
 Verified Great experience working with Max at African Travel Consultants
Max was very helpful throughout my entire honeymoon planning process. My wife and I appreciated his prompt replies and thorough research. We had multiple calls with him and a running WhatsApp thread where we felt comfortable asking ant question, big or small. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week trip to Cape Town, Sabi Sands (loved the Earth Lodge), and Benguerra Island. We had so many memories from each portion of the trip. I would recommend talking to Max if considering a safari vacation but want to offload the planning to the experts. This was the perfect solution for us and his package pricing was not only better compared with other companies. On top of that, we felt the level of service was higher as well.
  
 
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   Thandeka M 
 
 
 
 Verified Mr. Andy made my dream come true, luxury lodges...here we come!
Mr. Andy from African Travel Consultants made my dream come true. My husband treated me to a weekend away in the Sabi Sand. I used to hear about luxury lodges in this reserve and I look at the pictures and dream about them. Mr. Andy booked a suite for us at Lion Sand, I never imagined a place to be so pretty and the staff so helpful and professional. I see this company has a negative comment on their profile and I cannot belive it for a second. There must be something fishy here, no guest wanting to relax and experience luxury treatment would complain like that. I'm really happy I found Mr. Andy and from now on, he is our trusted travel advisor. I'm ready to explore more with ATC. Thank you Mr. Andy
  
 
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   G. Hurley 
 
 
 
 Verified African Travel Consultants made our trip very memorable.
African Travel Consultant was there every step of the way, they found us a great lodge in Kruger National Park and they made sure our children were catered for. They even arranged a birthday celebration for my wife. Andy & Max, thank you so much for making our trip to Kruger a memorable experience.
  
 
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   Steven H 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent service on all fronts, fast reaction time,
I would strongly advise Sabi Sands Lodges Reservations to help you plan your upcoming journey. Excellent service on all fronts, fast reaction time, and a willingness to help whenever possible relieve stress by managing all logistics. I am grateful for your exceptional service, which has made every trip I have taken so far a complete joy.
  
 
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   Renatapi 
 
 
 
 Verified patience and kindness
we organized our honeymoon with max, we were followed very carefully in all our requests, max really spent a lot of time trying to satisfy us. we are happy with the trip he organized for us and we recommend this agency!
  
 
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   FAIZ B 
 
 
 
 Verified Memories of a life time!
It was my first ever Safari trip and it was really fun and a memorable one. Shoutout to Max who designed the 4 days 3 nights itinerary for me which strikes a good balance. I get to experience both Sabi Sands Private Reserve & Kruger National Park and managed to see all the big 5 :) Would definitely recommend for first timers alike and would definitely come back!
  
 
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   CatLover11948 
 
 
 
 Verified Mas Saidy - Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Max recommended Umkumbe Bush Lodge which we enjoyed so much. Game viewing was very good and the satff were friendly. Thank you Max for your advice.

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Wildlife

On a drive through the Lion Sands Game Reserve, guests are likely to spot roaming groups of lions and cheetahs, giraffe, buffalo, wild dog, wildebeest, kudu, hyena, hippo, and crocodile, as well as around 350 different species of bird.

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Conferences

Located in the world famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, Lion Sands River Lodge’s Conference facilities accommodate up to 40 guests in a school room configuration. The relaxing atmosphere and ethos of spirit, warmth and nature at Lion Sands make it an exclusive and tranquil venue for hosting any corporate events.

Facilities and Services

• Data projector,
• slide projector,
• flip chart,
• overhead projector,
• TV and DVD player.

Seating Arrangements

Configuration: School room – 40

Rates

Conferencing rates vary seasonally and are dependent on the number of guests and other personalised requirements. Please contact us and our consultants will quote you on a package tailored to meet your particular needs.

Additional information

River Lodge also offers:

• a private lounge and bar with fireplace,
• an outdoor safari lounge,
• Lalamuka Health Spa & gymnasium
• an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.

Children

Children younger than ten years old cannot be accommodated unless the lodge is booked out by the family of the specific children.

Directions

• BY ROAD:

• Recommended route from Johannesburg or Pretoria

• Take the N12/N4 highway to Nelspruit. R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview

• At Hazyview turn right onto R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate

• After 38km turn left onto gravel road which is signposted to Lion Sands

• Drive along dirt road for 4km

• At T junction turn right and drive for 4km to Sabi Sand Gate

• Entrance fee is R160 per vehicle and R40 per person. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (rates are subject to change)

• Drive straight as signposted to Lion Sands Game Reserve

• After 2km turn right at sign. Drive straight following signs to either River Lodge or Ivory Lodge

• BY RAIL:

• A recommended option is the romantic Rovos Rail Safari from Pretoria to Komatipoort, with transfers to Skukuza by bus.

• Our open Land Rovers will collect and transfer the guests from Skukuza airport to Lion Sands.

• BY AIR:

• Scheduled Flights-

• There is one flight daily from Johannesburg International Airport with Airlink to Mala Mala Airstrip where transfers to the lodge in our openLand Rovers are available

• The transfer time is 45 minutes and the approximate flying time is 1h05min

• There are also three flights daily from Johannesburg International Airport with Federal Air to Skukuza Airport where transfers to the lodge in our open Land Rovers are available

• The transfer time is 25 minutes and the approximate flying time is 1h30min

• Alternatively fly on Airlink to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from Cape Town or Johannesburg International Airports

• Lion Sands can organize road transfers from KMI Airport to Lion Sands or hire a car and follow the above directions to Lion Sands

• CHARTERS *:

Private air charters service the Skukuza airport and are available on request from reservations.

GPS: -24.967766 (latitude) 31.548066 (longitude)

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