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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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Whats happening at Lion Sands
Game Reserve?
Pacchetto 7 notti Cura&Relax
-Camera Matrimoniale
-Prima colazione al buffet
-Cene tipiche con Menù Toscano – bevande escluse
-Piscina termale 37° con vasca idromassaggio e cascatella
-Accappatoi
-Giardino con lettini prendisole
-Parcheggio wi-fi gratuiti
Periodo di validità:
– Dal 1° aprile al 31 ottobre 2026 (ponti e festività esclusi)
Terme a Saturnia: Pacchetto di Ferragosto 2026
-Camera Matrimoniale
-Prima colazione al buffet
-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
Periodo di validità:
dal 11 al 23 Agosto 2026
– Minimo 4 notti
Pacchetto di Capodanno 2027
– Camera matrimoniale
– Colazione al buffet
– Cene tipiche con menù toscano – bevande escluse
– Cenone del 31/12 con musica dal vivo
– Accesso alle piscina termale a 37° con adiacente il gazebo riscaldato
– Apertura straordinario della piscina fino alle 1:00 AM del 01/01/26
– Accappatoio in dotazione
– Parcheggio gratuito wi-fi gratuito
Periodo di validità:
dal 29/12/26 al 04/01/27
Minimo 4 notti
