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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

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Is the Lion Sands Ivory Lodge for Me?

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is situated in the Lion Sands Game Reserve – one of Africa’s truly unspoiled wilderness areas, where the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve meets the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Ivory Lodge blends harmoniously with the serene river views and untamed surroundings, views you’ll appreciate from every turn – a great start to your luxury African safari. The lodge is ideal if you are in search of exclusivity and privacy.

There are eight large Suites with all the amenities and comfort you would wish for. Soak in views from your private lounge, deck and pool while your relax in between the game viewing.

Specialist activities included: Game drives; bush walks; stargazing; wildlife lectures; bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and bush dinners; Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure Explorers experiences.

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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Rooms

The Lion Sands Ivory Lodge has 9 rooms. Select a room for more details.

Villa - One Bedroom

Each Villa sleeps two adults and is a peaceful refuge – with its own plunge pool and relaxation areas, including a dining/lounge area, furnished patio and viewing deck.

A guest spa and fitness area is set away from the main lodge and Villas.

Fish Eagle Villa - Two Bedrooms

Two en-suite bedrooms can sleep four adults and another two children, each on an extra single bed in their parents’ rooms.

All areas have been carefully designed to bring people together, or to give those wanting privacy their own generous space.

An open-plan living room (including kitchen, dining and lounge area) leads out to the patio, firepit, viewing deck, lap pool, and star jetty.

Downstairs, away from the shared spaces, you’ll find a personal spa/gym.

The Villa also comes with its own personal chef, field guide and safari vehicle.

Room facilities

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Air Conditioning

Safe

Gowns

Hairdryer

Mini Bar

Mosquito Net

Plunge Pool

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Pure Cotton Linen

Activities offered by Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Activities on site

Night Game Drives

Game Drives

Bird Watching

Sleep Outs

Walking Safaris

Activities off site

Golf

Cultural Tour

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Game Drives

Game drives, in open safari vehicles, head out at sunrise and again in the late afternoon.

The reserve’s natural animal populations include all of the Big Five, and it is renowned for the quality of its leopard sightings – the most elusive of predators.

With no more than 16 vehicles allowed on the reserve at any one time, Lions Sands assures you a truly personal safari, and the field guides are able to take you within close range of Africa’s most impressive species.

Photo opportunities are spectacular! Also included is a hot beverage/sundowner stop to purely appreciate being in the bush and in the moment.

Guided Bush Walk

For those who wish to experience the bush, not just observe it, there is no better guided excursion.

Feel the scrub crunch beneath your feet, touch a velvety acacia seed pod, hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone, and spot the game appear just metres off – exhilarating!

This is also a wonderful opportunity to encounter the smaller creatures, often missed on safari vehicles, and to discover more about the reserve’s plants – many with fascinating medicinal properties and traditional uses.

Giving Back

Lion Sands together with More Community Trust assists our local Huntington and Justicia B villages, and you can get involved, too.

Take a community tour (proceeds go to our development projects here), or roll up your sleeves with our Get Your Hands Dirty initiatives.

These centre on education, infrastructure, health and environment, and you can choose the area best suited to your interest.

Spa & Wellness

Between safaris, you’ll have the luxury of free time and how better to indulge than in the spa? We favour Africology products, instilled with the belief that self-care brings balance.

So with our range of therapies, we offer a wellness experience to rejuvenate your body, quiet your mind, and revitalise your spirit.

If you must go to the gym, there’s a fully kitted-out facility with a view of the bush to take your mind off the burn.

Food & Wine

From boma feasts to safari refreshment stops, dining promises to be a highlight – for all our guests, with any dietary requirement, including kosher, catered for.

Our chefs transform local recipes into contemporary dishes, giving you a taste of Southern Africa.

Paired with premium Cape wines, dining becomes an experience.

Our wine tastings are also a favourite of connoisseurs and dabblers, alike.

Lion Sands Treehouses

Our Chalkley and Kingston Treehouses set you in the middle of big landscapes, globed by even bigger skies, their lights twinkling down to the horizon.

Below, the stillness is punctuated by animals’ whistles, huffs, and growls… carried on the wind.

Heaven for the hopeless romantic, the adventurer, the person who needs a complete disconnect and digital detox, and the wildlife enthusiast who prefers the bush au naturel.

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What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us

"It was an amazing experience. We were worried about lodging and game drives but it turned out that Bianca did an amazing job arranging everything for us. I would highly recommend Bianca and Discover Africa if you ever decide to do a Safari."

Andrea Illescas, United States•23 Aug 2026•

"Chrizaan arranged an amazing safari experience for six of us, who came from the UK and Australia. She secured our booking at a superb Lodge in the Kruger at relatively short notice, tied in the flight transfers and ensured that the whole experience ran smoo..."

Bethany Evans, United Kingdom•10 Apr 2026•

"We had an amazing time, and loved every minute. The tour was very well planned, and dealt with the many changes we made with ease."

Eric van Lent, United States•22 Feb 2026•

"We had a wonderful safari experience, and Justin from Discover Africa made everything seamless from start to finish. Communication before the trip was clear and helpful, and we felt well supported throughout. Some truly special moments including the fant..."

Tim Curtis, Netherlands•18 Feb 2026•

"We had a truly magical safari experience perfectly planned & organised for us by Susan Veldman at Discover Africa. We flew from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and then seamlessly transferred to the most beautiful lodge in the Karongwe private game reserve. ..."

David Forbes, United Kingdom•03 Feb 2026•

"We booked our safari adventures in Kenya and Tanzania with Susan at Discover Africa. The trip was nothing short of amazing, one of the best safari experiences we have ever enjoyed. Susan was thoughtful and patient throughout the planning process and really ..."

Cathy Hurdle, Thailand•28 Sep 2025•

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