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Our family is one of the most fortunate in the world to be the custodians of one of Africa's last truly unspoiled wilderness areas. In the heart of the bush, where the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve meets the world-renowned Kruger National Park, you'll find the origin of the MORE safari - and our roots.
Every day, the congregation of wild animals at the water's edge presents you with a natural theatre.
Our lodges, set along the banks of the perennial Sabie River, each have breath-taking views which are all the better appreciated from the comfort of African contemporary luxury.
Exclusive accommodation, sensory comforts, intuitive service, good food and fine South African wine come together to promise a safari in style; a Lion Sands Original.
And yet, each of Lion Sands' lodges has its own special allure. The one for you will depend entirely on who you are, and what you are looking for.
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
TESTIMONIALS
BESPOKE EXPERIENCES
As wild as Mother Nature herself
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
The best of both worlds
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Unapologetically exclusive
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Honeymooners
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Honeymooners
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Honeymooners
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Honeymooners
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
THE ORIGINAL
River Lodge
River Lodge is the Eden of the More children's youth and first Lion Sands lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and returned with their children. She has a special magic, that could well come from the gigantic trees that protect her.
Travel Options
The driving time from Johannesburg to Ivory Lodge and River Lodge is approximately 5 hours. The driving time from Johannesburg to Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge is approximately 4.45 hours. Should you choose to drive, we recommend staying over a night at any of the mountain or country lodges along the Panorama Route to ensure you arrive at us fresh the next morning and ready for a spectacular safari experience.
AWARDS
Proud winners of
Top 20 Lodges In Africa
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7 nights Cura&Relax Package
-Double room
-Buffet breakfast
-Typical dinners with Tuscan Menu - drinks not included
-37° thermal pool with whirlpool and waterfall
-Accessories
-Garden with sun loungers
-Free wi-fi parking
Period of validity:
- 1 April to 31 October 2026 (excluding bridges and public holidays)
Terme a Saturnia: Pacchetto di Ferragosto 2026
-Double room
-Buffet breakfast
-Cene con Menù tipico Toscano
-Piscina termale naturale 37° con Vasca idromassaggio e cascatella
-Accappatoio in dotazione
-Giardino con lettini e ombrelloni
-Wi-fi e parcheggio gratuito
Period of validity:
dal 11 al 23 Agosto 2026
– Minimo 4 notti
New Year's Package 2027
- Double room
- Breakfast buffet
- Typical dinners with Tuscan menu - drinks not included
- Dinner on 31/12 with live music
- Access to the 37° thermal pool with adjacent heated gazebo
- Extraordinary opening of the pool until 1:00 AM on 01/01/26
- Bathrobe supplied
- Free parking free wi-fi
Period of validity:
29/12/26 to 04/01/27
Minimum 4 nights
