Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa

An ultra-luxury lodge on the Sabie River within Sabi Sands, with suites overlooking the water and Kruger beyond.

Overview

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge sits on the banks of the Sabie River within the Sabi Sands’ Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, its glass-walled suites looking directly out across the water toward Kruger National Park beyond.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Glass-walled suites with private plunge pools, each opening directly onto river and bush views.

Food & Service

A refined, contemporary dining programme served with sweeping river views.

Activities

Game drives across the private Lion Sands reserve, with river frontage adding a further dimension to game viewing.

Wildlife & Photography

The Sabie River frontage draws elephant, hippo and buffalo to drink, alongside Sabi Sands’ resident leopard and lion populations.

A Photographer's Note

The riverfront suites allow for wildlife photography directly from the room itself, with elephant and hippo often visible from the deck.

Conservation & Impact

The lodge contributes to Sabi Sands’ shared anti-poaching and habitat management levy across its private reserves.

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