Sabi Sands
Lion Sands River Lodge
Retreat to the Sabie River
River Lodge is a wonderfully contemporary safari retreat strung along the edge of the winding Sabie River in the Lion Sands Game Reserve, a place rich with birdlife and teeming with game.
There are 20 rooms, including inter-leading suites which a ideal for families and two more private River Suites with fabulous bathrooms. All come with their own private wooden viewing deck looking out over the waterway or bush – you may not have to leave the privacy of your room to see roaming wildlife.
Wooden walkways connect rooms to the welcoming and warm communal areas, with guest congregating around the two swimming pools, boma area, bar lounge and even in the bird hide. There’s also a spa to unwind at between expertly guided game drives or, for a timeless safari experience, venture out into the bush on foot. The reserve also has luxurious tree houses for an unforgettable night out under the stars surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
Highlights
20 spacious rooms with private viewing decks
Dip your toes into either of the two swimming pools
Relax in the bar lounge
Spot wildlife in the bird hide
Unwind at the spa
Embark on game drives
Venture out into the bush on foot
The impact of your stay:
- The lodges are integral to the Lion Sands Private Reserve, preserving 12,400 hectares of habitat that hosts the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere. In addition to the big five, this area is crucial for the African wild dog, an endangered species with its highest population of just 3,000 in Southern Africa. Your stay contributes to The Wild Dog Project, an initiative aimed at expanding their habitats, fostering coexistence with human communities, and advocating for legislation to protect and increase the range, number, and status of these animals.
- Your stay directly contributes to the More Community Foundation, funding social initiatives like the Dignity Drive. This project provides reusable and sustainable sanitary care to young girls in low-income communities in South Africa.
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