Lion Sands River Lodge

Sabi Sands, South Africa

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Stay at Lion Sands River Lodge

At River Lodge, you need not move far to appreciate extraordinary wildlife, or to marvel at the spectacular riverside view. We have tried to capture the entrancing spirit of the Sabie River, and always smile at that moment when we see our guests forging their own connection with that special energy that cannot be seen, but can definitely be felt.

Guests are encouraged to make River Lodge their very own private safari home, ensuring that the time spent on safari remains the highlight of their visit to South Africa.

20 thatched rooms overlook the unfenced African bush, or the Sabie River.

12 Luxury Rooms have bathroom en-suite, lounge area with mini bar and wooden deck from which to appreciate the wilds beyond.

6 Superior Luxury Suites are larger in size, and have ample open-plan bathrooms and outdoor showers. 4 of the 6 Suites are inter-leading, and are therefore ideal for families.

2 River Suites are located further from the public areas and are therefore more private. They have incredible river views, best appreciated from the expansive decks. River Suites also have outdoor showers.

Why we love it

Situated within Lion Sands Game Reserve, on the beautiful banks of the seasonal Sabi river.
A sophisticated interpretation of the traditional safari lodge, with light and bright contemporary décor
The River Suites, each fronted by a plunge pool and set further away from the main lodge, are the most spacious and private

Facilities

WIFI

Child Friendly

Swimming Pool

Spa

Restaurant

Bar

Experiences

Game Drives

With over 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird, there is plenty for you to spot on your safari experience from the River Lodge.

Bush Walks

Finish your morning off with a walk in the bush where you can encounter creatures big and small whilst discovering more about the reserve's plant life.

Fine Dining

River Lodge offers boma feasts to safari refreshments, with contemporary South African dishes and wine tasting with premium wines from the Cape.

Spa & Wellness

Set overlooking the Sands, unwind with massages, facials and Africology products to rejuvenate your body after an adventurous day.

Treehouse Stays

Pick from Lion Sands River Lodge's Chalkley or Kingston Treehouses and experience the reserve from above, where guests can watch the sun set and fall asleep under the African stars.

Community Charity

Join the Get Your Hands Dirty Initiatives at the local villages, where you can support the community, or take a tour where the proceeds will go to the viillages' development projects.

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Missy & Harry

Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!