Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
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All inclusive (AI)
9 rooms
Luxury Suite, Fish Eagle Villa
Children 10 and over
Family rooms available
By air
via Skukuza Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Overview
About Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge sits directly on the Sabie River within Lion Sands Game Reserve, offering eight spacious suites that each feature private terraces, plunge pools, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water. The lodge blends elegance with a grounded wilderness atmosphere, providing an intimate and personal safari setting. Guests can observe wildlife such as waterbuck and vervet monkeys from the comfort of their suites.
“Intimate eight-suite lodge directly on Sabie River with private plunge pools; suits couples seeking elegant riverside setting with wildlife from suite terraces.”
Best for
FamiliesGroups
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay four consecutive nights and pay for three, for travel from 4 February 2026 to 31 May 2028. Excludes 20 December to 3 January and 1 June to 30 September at safari properties. FIT bookings only, up to five rooms or ten guests, on contracted STO rates; room availability applies.
Included
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Park fees
- Concession fees
- Flights
- Transfers
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Children's programme
- Wine cellar
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Suite8 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private terrace, Private plunge pool, Private lounge, Outdoor shower, Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Fish Eagle Villa1 at the property · sleeps 6 adults and 2 children · Three bedrooms, Private pool, Private chef, Private safari vehicle, Stocked pantry, Villa concierge, Kids’ activities, Wine room
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Skukuza Airport
- Transfer
- Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Skukuza Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 10 and over. Family rooms available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Green season
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
May
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Winter has sparse vegetation and excellent game viewing.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
Summer brings lush landscapes, newborn animals and birdlife.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.