Lion Sands River Lodge has 18 rooms on the banks of the Sabie River, which forms the southern boundary of the Sabi Sand. Rates include meals, drinks from the minibar and bar selection, two game drives a day and Skukuza Airport transfers.
On the Sabie River
Skukuza Airport transfers included
Family and interleading rooms
River suites with plunge pools
Accommodation18 rooms, including River suites with plunge pools
OperatorLion Sands
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children10 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
MinibarWi-Fi
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 6 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Children from 10 only
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
18 rooms, including River suites with plunge pools. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan – 31 May | 4 Jan – 31 May | R26,460 | €1,433 |
| 1 Jun – 30 Sep | 1 Jun – 30 Sep | R30,025 | €1,626 |
| 1 Oct – 19 Dec | 1 Oct – 19 Dec | R28,575 | €1,547 |
| Festive | 20 Dec – 3 Jan | R30,025 | €1,626 |
Luxury Room, per person sharing. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Reserve levies not listed by our source; confirm with the lodge.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
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Your trip details
Lion Sands River Lodge (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury room
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 6 km
TransfersTransfers from Skukuza Airport are included.
AccessOn the Sabie River in the south of the Sabi Sand. Skukuza Airport transfers included.
Coordinates-24.9714, 31.5321
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 10 and older welcome, with family rooms and interleading rooms.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitelionsands.com
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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