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Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
Family
owned and managed since Saturday the 25th of November 1933,
this International Award Winning private game reserve is located in the
finest territory of the world famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve. It
stretches for kilometers along the perennial
Sabie
River
which forms its natural boundary with the
Kruger
National Park. The land, which has been owned and managed by the More Family for four
generations, is a place of rarity and carries with it a passion which
can only be instilled by a great family history. Lion Sands has three
different Lodges, Lion Sands River Lodge; Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and
Lion Sands 1933, each with their own unique style and experience. Lion
Sands Private Game Reserve is Owned and Managed by the More Hotels
Private Collection.
Lion
Sands Ivory Lodge
This
experience is a leader in
Southern Africa
for its location, privacy and simple yet elegant interiors. The suites
operate as private villa’s catering for guests who wish to enjoy the
peace and tranquility of a setting which will exceed the highest of
expectations. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is the jewel in the More Family
collection of private lodges at Lion Sands.
Location
The Lodge has been built on the banks of the
Sabie River with magnificent views, extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger
National Park. The Lodge faces due South and is approximately 100 meters upstream of River
Lodge.
Suites
There are 6 ultra luxurious suites with en-suite bathroom,
outdoor & inside shower, courtyard, lounge with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio
& private plunge pool. The bedroom & bathroom area are air-conditioned and
overhead fans cool the bedrooms and lounges. All rooms have telephone and internet access.
The suites are 165 m2 in size and are positioned at least 20 meters apart, being linked to
all areas by raised wooden walkways. They all have breathtaking views over the Sabie
River, a setting where game viewing can be done from the luxury of one’s private
suite – Africa’s finest bedrooms!
Lodge
The entrance area is separate from the main lodge in order to
ensure that guests arriving and departing have no impact on other overnight guests. The
main and entrance area comprise a private lounge, wooden viewing decks, board room, wine
cellar, gymnasium & health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air
(Boma)
dining area.
Experience
Ivory Lodge is about African Euro elegance, sophistication
yet simplicity, boldness yet balance, ebony & ivory, perfect harmony, exclusivity,
sensitivity & complete privacy.
Lion
Sands River Lodge
Lion
Sands River Lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature and relaxation. It is
hosted by a family of staff that will make it feel like you very own
private safari home. The experience is sincere with a genuine commitment
by each member of staff to ensure that your time on safari will be the
highlight of your visit to
Southern Africa. Relax and enjoy some of
Africa
’s finest hospitality.
Location
The Lodge has been built on the banks of the
Sabie River. It faces due East catching the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park
and is approximately 100 meters downstream of Ivory Lodge.
Rooms
There are 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms with en-suite bathroom,
outdoor & inside shower & wooden viewing deck. The bedroom area is air-conditioned
with an over-head fan. All rooms have mini-bar & telephone access. The rooms are
linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways.
Lodge
The lodge comprises the following: a private lounge and bar, 2
swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, conference
room, gymnasium & health spa, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air
(Boma)
dining area.
Experience
River Lodge is the Soul of Lion Sands. Positioned on a site,
which has trees dating back almost 800 years, the lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature
& relaxation. It is hosted by a family of Staff that will make it feel like home from
home, relax, enjoy and get to experience African hospitality at its best
Lion Sands 1933
Nicholas
and Robert More, brothers and fourth generation owners of Lion Sands,
completed and opened their third private lodge, Lion Sands 1933, at Lion
Sands. The Lodge is aptly named after the year in which their great
grandfather came to this area and is offering guests the ultimate
hideaway or private family home. Enjoy complete privacy, combined with
the finest location and some of
Africa
’s best safari territory.
Lalamuka
Health Spa
"Lalamuka" means unwind in
Shangaan and that is exactly what it is all about. An array of body and facial treatments
are available to guests to assist in getting rid of those urban stresses.
Weddings
Where better to celebrate the union of two soul
mates than under an ancient Marula Tree on the banks of the meandering Sabie River? The
exclusive Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is able to tailor make a wedding celebration
which is completely unique and in true African custom. The couple will be able to pledge
their vows in the company of close friends, relatives and the African wilderness.
According to African tradition the local Shangaan Chief
will be there to give his blessing upon the newlywed couple. After the blessing all will
be invited to share in the wedding feast, prepared and served in the open savannah under
the illuminated Southern Sky. Singing and dancing will continue long into the night until
the morning star has risen in the east signifying the beginning of their new journey
together.
Honeymoons
A wooden platform has been constructed high
up in the top of an ancient Jackalberry tree. Amongst the branches, the most romantic bush
bedroom is set up to accommodate a couple for the night, with secure access and as many of
the room comforts as are practically possible. The guests are driven to the hide after
dinner and "settled" in for the night where after the ranger returns to the
lodge (15 minutes away) leaving the guests in complete privacy to spend a night under the
stars. An absolute must for visitors who come to Lion Sands!
Conferences
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve can
accommodate up to 40 delegates for a conference or executive meeting. Kindly contact us
for details.
Activities
The activities programme has been developed
to enhance the guest's safari experience by enabling the guest to tailor-make their stay
with us. The activities are all offered in a flexible and convenient environment. The
activities programme is uniquely exclusive to Lion Sands guests only. Activities Included
in the daily tariff are: Open Land Rover game drives; Bush Breakfasts; Bush Walks;
Fishing; Wildlife Lectures; Picnic lunches; Hippopotamus Tour; Bush Dinners; Astronomy and
Full-Moon Walks.
Additional Activities which are available but not included in the daily tariff are:
Private Land Rover hire (Exclusivity, Specialist Photography, Bird watching); Health Spa;
Clay pigeon Shooting; Sleep-out Hide. By Arrangement visits to: Kruger National Park
(KNP)
Golf Course; Helicopter flights to the Blyde River Canyon, Ballooning Safari, Hazyview and
a visit to a Cultural Village.
Wildlife
Characteristic Species include Lion, elephant,
white rhino, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hyena, waterbuck, hippopotamus,
crocodile, wildebeest, kudu and other mammal and bird species.
Nearest
Airport
Kruger
Mmpumalanga International
Airport (MQP) - 2 hour drive away.
Flights
with www.flysaa.travel
Car
Hire with www.avisonline.co.za
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