Lion Sands

Lion Sands is the only private reserve spanning both Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park. Along 13 miles of the Sabie River, our four lodges and two private villas offer unhurried safari with year-round Big Five encounters and exceptional leopard sightings. Here, safaris go deeper: each moment connects you to the wilderness, supporting the people and places that make Lion Sands extraordinary.

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Lion Sands Game Reserve

River Lodge

  • Treehouse
  • Spa
  • Creative Lab
  • Pool
  • Fitness Centre
  • River Views
  • Exclusive Traversing
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Lion Sands Game Reserve

Narina Lodge

  • Treehouse
  • Artist Residency
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Private Pool
  • Dual Reserve Access
  • River Views
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Lion Sands Game Reserve

Tinga Lodge

  • Treehouse
  • Spa
  • Kids' Activities
  • Private Pool
  • River Views
  • Dual Reserve Access
  • Creative Lab
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Lion Sands Game Reserve

Ivory Lodge

  • Treehouse
  • River Views
  • Artist Residency
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre
  • Private Pool
  • Exclusive Traversing
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fish eagle residence
Lion Sands Game Reserve

Fish Eagle Villa

  • 8 guests (6 adults, 2 kids)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Private Pool
  • Private Chef
  • private safari Vehicle
  • stocked pantry
  • villa concierge
  • kids’ activities
  • wine room
  • 6 350ft²
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Lion Sands Game Reserve

Hinkwenu Villa

  • 6 guests (4 adults, 2 kids)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Private Pool
  • villa concierge
  • Private Chef
  • safari Vehicle
  • stocked pantry
  • kids’ activities
  • 3 714ft²
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Every experience at Lion Sands connects you deeper to the wilderness

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Treehouses

Spend a night in Chalkley, Kingston, or Tinyeleti Treehouse - open-air sanctuaries raised high above the bush. With a comfortable bed, gourmet picnic, and lantern light under a canopy of stars, you'll drift off to the sounds of the wild below. It's the most unforgettable way to connect with Africa's night sky.

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