Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Overview

Drawing from a rich family heritage located in the bush, Lion Sands Game Reserve is an exclusive yet deeply personal resort. The sophisticated interiors, flawless service and unique personalised experiences make for a truly unforgettable safari.

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Key Features

  • Set between the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, this deeply personal family-owned reserve spans 12,400 hectares, where the Big Five, endangered pangolin and 450 species of bird roam freely.
  • Choose from six distinctive accommodations including elevated bush treehouses, the secluded Hinkwenu Residence and the family-friendly River Lodge, each with canopy bedding, fire pit and sweeping riverbed views.
  • Day and night game drives, hiking, fine Cape wine tastings and community volunteer days ensure a richly varied stay for every kind of traveller.
  • A percentage of every stay goes directly to conservation, while the lodge actively supports local communities through education, clean water access and hands-on volunteer opportunities.

Design

Bright, spacious and airy interiors reflect the dream-like quality of the resort. Details of canopy-beddings, relics of captured game, fire pit and outdoor shower add an air of charm. Décor is minimal, including tasteful earthly shadings and neutral animal patterns to reflect the gorgeous surroundings. Lounge on the wooden decking with a glass of ice-cold lemonade, watch the exotic birds quench their thirst from the river at this exclusive lookout. Sink into a deep egg-bath, looking across the riverbed and immerse yourself in luxury comfort in the wilderness.

Activities

Reconnect with the natural world as you share an unforgettable safari experience with your loved ones. Tick off the Big Five in their natural habitats, and treasure seeing the endangered pangolin and African-painted wolf. See how many you can spot of the 450 varieties of bird which call the private reserve their home. Morning, noon or night, Lion Sands’ jeep is at your service to take you on the drive of a lifetime. If you’ve got a keen interest in an exotic bird, or soft spot for a wild cat, the private guide will be more than happy to show you their secret stomping ground.

Sustainability

Dedicated towards development projects to empower people in the local Huntingdon and Justica B communities, the lodge works to improve education and life skills, support local black business enterprise development, and improve access to clean running water.

As well as this, a percentage of the lodge's revenue goes towards conservation, so you can make an impact just by visiting. Want to get more involved? Volunteer to tend the vegetable patches and feed the kids with community development projects in preschools like Get Your Hands Dirty.

Why we love it

One word: treehouses. Choose from one of four incredible boutique constructions, elevated high about the bush floor. Experience the wonders of a South African safari in the comfort of your own home. No Wi-Fi, just you in a luxury oasis. Sit down to an al fresco dinner with  Champagne and gaze at the African sun setting over the horizon, flickering lanterns adding to the ambience. With a safari guide on-call, you can feel safe and sound in this beautiful habitat. Fall asleep under the stars and wake up to the sound of native birds singing. Perfect for romantic occasions or unforgettable family memories.

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