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Sample itinerary for Lion Sands Private Game Reserve - 3 nights
OVERVIEW
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the Southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi
Sand Game Reserve (southern Kruger National Park region), an area well known for its spectacular
game viewing. Lion Sands has exclusive access to the Sabie River, which flows right past the
Lodge where you will be living in luxury during your stay. It is the definitive safari experience.
The relatively cool riverbanks offer a brief respite from the relentless African sun. Splendid parades
of animals pass through to quench their thirst at the water’s edge whilst eager predators wait
patiently. It is a sanctuary of life and a gripping display of survival. It is what visitors from all over the
world come to experience, raw untouched nature. It is this, complemented by Five Star service, that
makes a visit to Lion Sands so special.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY |
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| Big Game viewing up close |
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| Ivory Lodge Suite |
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| Giraffe snacking on an Acacia tree |
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| Bush walk with Ranger |
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DAY 1
13h00 Arrival at Lion Sands, check-in.
13h30 Lunch on the Lodge Deck, on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent views over
the open sand banks of the Kruger Park.
14h30 Relax and unwind your room. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Sabie River, and game
viewing from the luxury of your private room – Africa’s finest bedrooms!
16h00 Tea/Coffee served on the Lodge Deck
16h30 Depart on Game Drive in an open Land Rover. Lion
Sands specialises in professional, informative & holistic safaris, ensuring
that everything from the small insects to the mighty African Elephant are
covered in as much detail as required. The Ranger & Tracker teams that
accompany you have been carefully selected to make certain that your Safari
experience will not only meet but exceed your highest expectations.
18h00 Sundowners in the bush.
19h30 Return and freshen up for dinner.
20h30 Dinner in the open air Boma. |
DAY 2
05h00 Wake up call.
05h30 Tea/Coffee served in your room.
06h00 Depart on Game Drive.
07h30 Tea/Coffee in the bush.
09h00 Breakfast on the Lodge Deck.
11h30 Relax in your suite or go on optional Hippo Tour. This tour offers a chance to
observe this amazing creature in its natural habitat and possibly also see the African Nile
crocodiles which inhabit the Sabie River.
13h30 Lunch on the Lodge Deck or optional Safari Lunch.
14h30 Relax and unwind in your suite or enjoy a variety of Spa Treatments on offer.
16h00 Tea/Coffee served on the Lodge Deck.
16h30 Depart on Bush Walk or Game Drive.
18h00 Sundowners in the bush.
19h30 Return to Lodge, private dinner set up in room or on private deck. |
DAY 3
05h00 Wake up call.
05h30 Tea/Coffee served in your room.
06h00 Depart on Bush Walk or Game Drive.
09h00 Guests are driven to either the river hide or one of the open plains where breakfast is
served. A full table is set and the guests are invited to join the animals, which can often
be viewed from the breakfast venue, whilst savouring a full continental breakfast.
11h30 Relax in your suite or go on the Hippo Tour.
13h30 Lunch on the Lodge Deck.
14h30 Relax and unwind in your suite.
16h00 Tea/Coffee served on the Lodge Deck.
16h30 Depart on Game Drive.
18h00 After the game drive the guests will find themselves at an outdoor dinner site in the
open bush under the African sky. Lit by only paraffin lamps and a big open campfire,
this dining experience makes for one of the most unforgettable memories of a visit to
Africa. Listen to the night sounds and enjoy a sumptuous meal cooked on the open
coals of the bush fire. |
DAY 4
09h00 Breakfast on the Deck.
11h00 Check out. |
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS |
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| Dinner on the deck |
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IVORY LODGE
There are 6 ultra luxurious air-conditioned suites with en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside
shower, courtyard, lounge with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio & private plunge pool. The
suites are 165 m2 in size and 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!
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RIVER LODGE
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. The rooms
are linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. |
RATES PER NIGHT |
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| Bush dinner under big African skies |
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| Soothing Spa treatment |
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| Lion Sands |
Per Person Sharing |
Per Person Single |
| River Lodge |
ZAR 3650
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ZAR 4930 |
| Ivory Lodge |
ZAR 5500 |
ZAR 7000 |
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River Lodge Rates Include: Luxury accommodation • Two game drives in open landrovers •
Three meals daily • Game drive refreshments • Teas/Coffees • Laundry • Local Drinks, Spirits,
Wines excluding Premium Brands • Skukuza Airport transfers
Rates Exclude: Curio shop purchases • Health Spa Treatments • Premium Brand Beverages
• Telephone calls • Reserve entrance fees • Airport taxes
Optional Activities Excluded:
Ballooning • Clay Pigeon Shooting • Golf • Helicopter flights: Blyde River Canyon and God’s
Window • The Tree House Experience • Private Game Drives – General / Photography / Bird
Watching |
Ivory Lodge Rates Include: Luxury accommodation • Two game drives in open landrovers
• Three meals daily • Game drive refreshments • Teas/Coffees • Skukuza Airport transfers
Optional Activities Included: Astronomy • Bush breakfasts • Bush dinners • Bush Walks • Full
Moon Walk • Hippopotamus Tour • Safari Lunch • Wildlife Lectures
Rates Exclude: Curio shop purchases • Health Spa Treatments • Laundry service • Personal bar
account • Telephone calls • Reserve entrance fees • Airport taxes |
GETTING THERE |
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| Lion cub in the wild |
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Federal Air charter flights depart 3 times daily from Joburg Airport [JIA] to Skukuza
Airport [SZK] (1hr15 min). Courtesy vehicle transfer to Lion Sands (25 min). |
| Federal Air |
One Way |
Return |
| JHB to Skukuza |
R 1675
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From R 2900 |
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Fares include:
• VAT and airport taxes out of Johannesburg International Airport.
• Flight prices are subject to change. |
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