Lion Sands Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Lion Sands Game Reserve Lion Sands is the only private reserve rooted in both the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park. The lodges offer exclusive traversing on private concessions. We have 10.5km of exclusive river frontage on the perennial Sabie River with our four luxury riverside lodges – Ivory, River, Tinga, and Narina. The river attracts a diversity of wildlife that guests can view from the lodge or their room. Lion Sands conserves 12 400ha (30 600ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere offering exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Natural animal populations include the Big Five, along with a…
Set along the banks of the Sabie River and attracting abundant "big five" wildlife from Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, Lion Sands has four luxurious lodges: River Lodge, Ivory Lodge, Tinga Lodge, and Narina Lodge. To get above the bush, reserve one of the three Treehouse experiences.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (*Upgrade applicable for River Lodge only)
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- When staying at River, Tinga, or Narina lodge, guests receive a 45-minute Aroma Bush massage per person, once per stay
- When staying at Ivory Lodge, guests will instead receive a 60-minute massage per person, once per stay
- Stays of 4+ nights, guests will also receive a complimentary A4 Creative Lab canvas print (image of choice)
- Stays of 5+ nights, guests will also receive a complimentary night in a Treehouse, once per stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Friends of MORE (Repeat Guest Offer -10% off) — through 2027-04-30 · Repeat guests will be gifted 10% on their accommodation rate Validity: Until 30 April 2027 (excluding block-out dates) • Block-out dates : 20 December - 3 January • Valid for repeat guests, and excludes travelling companions who have not stayed at a MORE property previously • This promotion can be combined with other MORE Offers, excluding LoveMORE
- DiscoverMORE (Get 10% on a 6-night stay ) — through 2027-04-30 · Book a 6-night stay at ONE or MORE properties withing the MORE Collection and get 10% OFF Validity (excluding block-out dates ) : 30 April 2027 Block out dates : 20 December - 3 January
- StayMORE ( Book 4 nights and get 1 night free) — through 2027-04-30 · Get 1 night free when you book 4 nights at any One of Lion Sands Game Reserve Lodges - River Lodge, Tinga Lodge, Narina Lodge, and Ivory Lodge Validity (excluding block-out dates) until 30 April 2027 Block out dates: 20 December - 3 January
In the know
Lion Sands Game Reserve is the quintessential African safari destination.
The property, in facts
| Where | Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Rooms | 46 |
| Room types | 9 |
| Nearest airport | Skukuza (SZK) · 1 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Adventure, Local Immersion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Fish Eagle Residence — Set beside the Sabie River at Ivory Lodge, Fish Eagle Residence is a spacious three-bedroom home for families or groups travelling together. With its own lap…
- Hinkwenu Residence — Explore the Residence. Hinkwenu Residence accommodates six guests in a private two-bedroom safari home with a dedicated concierge, chef, butler, field guide…
- Ivory Lodge - Luxury Suite — Explore.Eight suites flow along the Sabie River at Ivory Lodge, each with private terrace, plunge pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the water. Watch…
- River Lodge - River Suite — River Lodge - River Suite Three standalone River Suites feature private terraces and plunge pools where the Sabie flows directly past. Morning coffee in your…
- River Lodge - Family River Suite — Explore. Our two-bedroom Family River Suite offers flexible king or twin configurations with central en-suite, private deck, and plunge pool. Stories spill…
- Tinga Lodge - Luxury Suite — Explore. Nine suites at Tinga Lodge combine classic safari romance with contemporary comfort. Each features a private plunge pool, fireplace, and elevated deck…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Kitchen · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
100% of the 2 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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