Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Lion Sands is the only private game reserve rooted in both the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. The Sabie River forms a natural boundary between its two sides, and its four waterside lodges provide the ultimate luxury safari bases. Ivory Lodge and River Lodge are located on the Sabi Sand side, and over on Kruger are Narina Lodge and Tinga Lodge. The animals roam freely between them, and no matter which side you choose to stay on, you will have exceptional game-viewing opportunities. With 12,500 acres of arguably Africa’s most pristine Big Five territory, the international award-winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is ultra-luxurious, yet simple and uncluttered. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa. Neither word nor photograph can capture the sense of the pure beauty which is breathed in when opening the carved wooden doors leading into this private recluse – arguably the world’s finest suite. Comprising just eight beautifully appointed vast villas and one double villa, each has a separate living room, private pool and an open plan en-suite bathroom…
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with both indoor and outdoor showers. Spacious glass-fronted bedrooms with enormous beds afford stunning views onto the river bed below. Your expansive private viewing deck and pool make for an idyllic spot from which to view wildlife with a cocktail in hand.  And on cool winter nights a splendid fireplace with comfortable sofas awaits. Your own discreet butler will see to your every wish. Should you decide to venture out of your villa the communal guest areas include a private bar with fireplace, a library and lounge, a very well stocked wine cellar, numerous wooden viewing decks, art gallery, the magnificent River Island Deck built on the river as well as both an indoor and open-air (boma) dining area. Feeling energetic or need pampering – a fabulous spa and gym are at your disposal.

For the hopeless romantic, the adventurer, the person who needs a complete disconnect and digital detox, or the wildlife enthusiast who prefers the bush au-natural consider the ultimate bush bedroom in one of the Lion Sands Treehouses. Arrive at sunset to a scrumptious picnic dinner, and spend the hours of dusk fully appreciating the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night. Fall asleep directly beneath the Milky Way where you may well lose count of the shooting stars.

All of the treehouses are securely constructed above the ground, where animals remain at a safe and comfortable distance. Chalkley Treehouse is a secure and lavish platform under the African stars, with all the comforts of a 5-star safari lodge. The Kingston Treehouse is constructed entirely from wood and glass, with contemporary décor in understated hues of greys, white, black and purple. No matter what the weather has in store, you will have a safe and luxurious setting with a unique window to enjoy the ever-changing views. Kingston is equipped with full bathroom and shower facilities with Africology products to complete your sensory experience. At both treehouses you’ll enjoy a delicious Al Fresco dinner (packed specially for you in a Gourmet Basket) and a glass of bubbly as you absorb the spectacle of the bush at sundown. Settle in with a cocktail as the animals come to drink at sunset.

AT A GLANCE – IVORY LODGE
  • 8 Ultra Luxury air-conditioned Villas all with private viewing decks and private pool
  • 1 Ultra Luxury air-conditioned 2 bedroom Villa (both en-suite) and includes its own chef with meals prepared within the villa’s kitchen, an expansive viewing deck and covered patio, lap pool, private fire deck, private wellness area with double treatment rooms
  • En-suite bathrooms complete with free standing bath and both indoor and outdoor showers
  • Double volume wardrobe area
  • Private lounge with fireplace
  • Panoramic views of the Sabie River
  • Wildlife viewing directly from your room
  • Famed for leopard sightings
  • Big Five game reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
  • Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Lion Sands Sabi Sand is the only Reserve in South Africa to offer a safari in both the Sabie and Sand River ecosystems with over 12,500 acres of arguably Africa’s most pristine Big Five territory
  • Wildlife includes leopards, spotted hyena, various antelope, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, hippo
  • Early morning and late afternoon into evening game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with maximum number of just 6 guests per vehicle
  • Interpretive bush walks
  • Birdwatching
  • A  luxury spa and gym facility
  • All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities and laundry
  • Wi-Fi internet access in guest areas
  • 220v AC power

AT A GLANCE – KINGSTON TREEHOUSE

  • Number of guests: 4
  • Stargazing: Impossible to count
  • Shower: Yes
  • Vanity: Double
  • WC: Yes
  • Electricity: No
  • Radio Communication & mobile phone signal: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: You must be joking!
  • Safety features: Single door, drawbridge, radio communication
  • Distance from Lodge: 1mile
  • Size in decking: 645ft²
  • View: Tree tops


AT A GLANCE – CHALKLEY’S TREEHOUSE

  • Number of guests: 2
  • Stargazing: Impossible to count
  • Shower: Not at the moment
  • Vanity: Single
  • WC: Yes
  • Electricity: No
  • Radio Communication & mobile phone signal: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: You must be joking!
  • Safety features: Single door, stairway, radio communication
  • Distance from Lodge: 2.7 milesSize in decking: 430ft²
  • View: Open plain


AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2020 - TRAVEL & LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS RANKED #49 IN ‘TOP 100 HOTELS IN THE WORLD’
  • 2020 - TRAVEL & LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS RANKED #3 IN ‘TOP 10 SAFARI LODGES IN AFRICA’
  • 2020 - CONDE´ NAST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS RANKED #33 IN ‘TOP RESORTS IN THE WORLD’
  • 2020 - CONDE´ NAST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS RANKED #4 IN ‘TOP 20 RESORTS IN THE SOUTH AFRICA’
  • 2020 - LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS RANKED #15 IN ‘THE BEST LUXURY GAME LODGES IN SOUTH AFRICA’
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