Lion Sands River Lodge
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Lion Sands River Lodge

2GHJ+3F Kruger National Park, Sabie Park, Mpumalanga 1350, South Africa
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When you stay at Lion Sands River Lodge in Skukuza, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Paul Kruger Statue.Show More
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4.8/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.8
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPublic ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurantMulti-Function Room
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Surroundings
Airport: Skukuza Airport
(37.3km)
Train: Numbi
(70.7km)
Landmarks: Lake Panic Bird Hide
(3.7km)
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Superior Luxury Room
5

Superior Luxury Room

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Luxury King Room
1

Luxury King Room

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
River View
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Luxury Room
4

Luxury Room

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Minibar
River View
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Suite with River View
6

Suite with River View

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews(41)

4.8/5
Amazing
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  • Cleanliness4.8
  • Amenities4.8
  • Location4.8
  • Service4.8
Guest User
March 8, 2024
The most incredible, epic and amazing vacation of my life! I can’t say enough good things about this experience. - The rooms were absolutely gorgeous and well appointed! Always clean and well maintained. - The service was top notch! The people really made the experience. Every detail was taken care of. - The food was delicious! Made fresh daily, custom menus, absolutely unbelievable dining experiences. we happen to be there over Easter, and the Easter brunch spread was like nothing I’ve ever seen before! - The guides on safari were so sweet. I can imagine week after week they are met with the same questions from first time, safari travelers like myself and my husband. They had so much patience, excitement, and thrill to show us the bush, and all of the animals! We had Ozy and Heavy, quite the incredible duo!!! - We saw all animals on our list and more. We will be back!!
Guest User
March 6, 2024
My husband and I stayed for 3 days 2 nights at River Lodge as part of our trip to South Africa from Hong Kong. This has been our favourite holiday so far (and we travel a lot!), amazing hospitality, amazing food, and amazing game drives. We would 100% return! The South African couple that we shared game drives with told us Lion Sands (or the greater Sabi Sands area) offers the best game drives experience. We cannot agree more! We went into the bush to track a Leopard that was hunting, something that wouldn’t be possible in Kruger National Park! 10/10 would recommend this to all our friends that’s paying a visit in South Africa! We hope anyone visiting would have the same rewarding experience as us. Thank you again for the Lion Sands team for this unforgettable experience.
Meagan M
August 28, 2023
Absolutely perfect!!!! The grounds were GORGEOUS! The staff were the friendliest we encountered (and we met tens of friendly people), the food was delicious, and the rooms were magical! We LOVED our guide, Simon, and our tracker, Culture! They gave us the most magical experience! The animals were incredible, and our team was so respectful of them as well as knowledgeable about them! We stayed in the treehouse one night and it was PERFECT! We loved our butler, Johannes! He was the sweetest man with the best smile! We met the operations manager, Morgan, who was incredibly friendly and a pleasure to chat with! Vickie, the guest artist was the sweetest! Amanda from the gift shop was a doll! We loved everyone and could have stayed forever! Book Lion Sands immediately!
Guest User
July 31, 2023
This was an extraordinary family visit! The venue is wonderful, as are the meals and the people. Not to take anything away from rest of the staff, because they are wonderful, but the guide group of Lucia and Norman were a spectacular safari team! Not only are they wonderful people, but their team skills and approach to tracking and viewing these beautiful animals is extraordinary. Their knowledge and passion for their jobs, and providing outstanding customer service is obvious, and just amazing! They were so fun, and they were so good! All six of us were in awe!
Guest User
January 29, 2024
There are no words to describe Lions Sands - you just have to go and experience it for yourself. This is a luxury lodge and a once in a lifetime experience for us so for anyone else wanting to tick off Safari from the bucket list and get it right the first time just go straight to Lions Sands - you will not be disappointed From the moment we were greeted at the airport we were treated like royalty and that service continued throughout our entire stay. Every member of staff adds to the personalised experience and nothing is too much trouble for anyone. The Chef even made us a local specialty Bobotie on request! Adelaide and Geoffrey were the best waiters and the Housekeeping left us notes every night! There were so many personal touches, campfire dinners, sunset drinks were some of the lovely surprises - everyone went above and beyond and we are truly grateful. We saw Hippos, Buffalos, Elephants, Monkeys and Crocodiles from the balcony of our suite and ticked off the big 5 by our second safari. I do have to give special mention to our guides and trackers who blessed our family with the most unbelievable encounters and left us pinching ourselves. We were a 3 generation family of 10 so we had 2 Guides - Ozy and Ruvan and 2 trackers Abriham and Heavi - absolute legends!!! Such great ambassadors for South Africa, so passionate about their job and so knowledgeable on all the wildlife. Our kids absolutely adored them and are already missing them all - we do hope one day we see them again! From the bottom of our hearts.....THANK YOU!
Guest User
January 22, 2024
Great location, friendly staff who work as a team, great rooms and food. Our first experience in Africa and we are looking forward to more! Shout out to Pierre and Joe our safari guides. Their passion and respect for wildlife and the natural environment made the trip fabulous.
Guest User
January 20, 2024
My husband and I did 3 nights here for our honeymoon in January 2024. The weather was great during our stay thankfully! We Loved our experience here. We really enjoyed having Cruz and Lloyd with us on the game drives. They were so friendly, professional and educational. They made us feel calm, safe and always smiling. They really went the extra mile in our opinion. The food was incredible and very appreciated as well as the cleanliness of our room every time we walked in - and always fully stocked with the mini bar drinks! We absolutely loved the barbeque on our last night, the food, dancing and looking at the stars in the dark there was incredible. The only sad part was that we did not get a chance to book the treehouse for a night - that was my fault for not having done it in advance. Overall, we would love to come back soon & will definitely recommend to friends!
Flyer66789720067
January 15, 2024
What can I say?! This trip to Lion Sands was life changing - I can’t express how amazing the team are here. It’s been a family owned business from the beginning - and you can tell - the whole team really care about your time here. From the welcome to the exit everything was five stars plus plus! Our butler Ntombe was wonderful. Our housekeeper Sindile was great with lovely handwritten notes on a lovely blackboard and just left our room immaculate. Chefs Susan and Connie never failed to deliver delicious meals - I could not fault one of them! Perfect every time. My spa treatment was first class. Honestly I can’t think of anything negative to say. I leave my last words for our amazing guide Kim and Tracker Joyce! The all female power house duo who worked hard for the five days we were there to allow us to experience some incredible sights - interactions with Elephants, Leopards and Lions. We got to see all big five but their journey with us went beyond that - snails fighting in the road, the smallest Chameleon, the tracks that suggested two mating Leopards and their determination to find them. and the finale of making us brave enough to go on a bushwalk! They opened my eyes and heart to a beautiful world I could never have imagined! Thank you Kim and Joyce - we will definitely be back to Lion Sands and hope to see you when we get there!
Guest User
January 10, 2024
This place is an experience of a lifetime!!!! Top notch in every way. Shaun our booking agent, did a perfect job with top class service before, during and after! Lions sands river lodge is stunning. Rooms are magnificent. Common areas are out of a magazine. The food is excellent. The game rides were more than you could wish for. The staff are wonderful. Special mention to Mendrew and Ranios, our guide and tracker who were beyond incredible, talented, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Also our server Lucky was delightful. I can’t recommend this place more. Not one single thing they could improve on.

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children 10 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
TypeWestern
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 18
When you stay at Lion Sands River Lodge in Skukuza, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Paul Kruger Statue.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite to eat at Boma Dinner, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Sands River Lodge?

Prices at Lion Sands River Lodge are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Lion Sands River Lodge?

The closest airport is Skukuza Airport. It is 37.34km from the hotel and approximately a 70minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lion Sands River Lodge?

The check-in time is after 14:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge provide airport transfer services?

Yes, Lion Sands River Lodge provides airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Lion Sands River Lodge have?

Lion Sands River Lodge has the following amenities and services: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, Massage Room.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, Lion Sands River Lodge has a pool. Pool type: Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge have fitness amenities?

Yes, Lion Sands River Lodge has fitness amenities.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Lion Sands River Lodge has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Lion Sands River Lodge provide breakfast?

Yes, Lion Sands River Lodge provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportSkukuza Airport
Distance to Airport37.34KM
Nearest Train StationNumbi
Distance to Train Station70.65KM
Hotel Star Rating5