Lion Sands Ivory Lodge - Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Kruger National Park

Lion Sands Ivory lodge was built to re-create mother nature's qualities, with natural materials which will only enhance the surrounding bush environment. The timeless design incorporates steel, wood, thatch, glass, water & sand. A sophisticated mid-century architectural contemporary theme defines the interiors, with bold furniture and edgy décor, ambient lighting, inferences of tribal design and highly textured finishes – all of which combine to make Lion Sands Ivory Lodge an utterly sensory experience.

Despite being well grounded, there is an ‘otherwordly’ quality to Ivory Lodge, represented by the feather. Each of the Villas takes its name from an indigenous bird, and spectacular man-sized prints find pride of place throughout the lodge. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge comprises of 8 Single Villas, and 1 Double-Suite Villa.  

All Villas occupy an elevated position, with most overlooking the perennial Sabie River. Lodge facilities include a lounge, dining and relaxation space, with an expansive wooden deck overlooking the Sabie River, art gallery and an Africology luxury spa and gym.

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2026 / 2027 Rates

Period 
Rates 
4 January - 31 May 2026
SUITE:
R45,990.00 per person per night sharing

R68,985.00 per person per night single

FISH EAGLE RESIDENCE:
R254,865.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R327,413.00 per residence per night (Max. 6 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

1 June - 30 September 2026
SUITE:
R52,565.00 per person per night sharing

R78,848.00 per person per night single

FISH EAGLE RESIDENCE:
R290,265.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R372,890.00 per residence per night (Max. 6 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

1 October - 19 December 2026
SUITE:
R49,670.00 per person per night sharing

R74,505.00 per person per night single

FISH EAGLE RESIDENCE:
R275,255.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R353,605.00 per residence per night (Max. 6 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

20 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
SUITE:
R52,565.00 per person per night sharing

R78,848.00 per person per night single

FISH EAGLE RESIDENCE:
R290,265.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R327,890.00 per residence per night (Max. 6 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

4 January - 31 May 2027 
SUITE:
R49,670.00 per person per night sharing

R74,505.00 per person per night single

FISH EAGLE RESIDENCE:
R275,255.00 per residence per night (Max. 4 adults + 2 kids)
R353,605.00 per residence per night (Max. 6 adults + 2 kids)
R3,665.00 surcharge per extra person per night

* Rates exclude conservation fees, impact levy and gate fees

 

Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.


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Each of the 8 Villas has been designed for privacy and optimum appreciation of nature.

Each villa offers:

  Master bedroom with bathroom en-suite

  Double volume wardrobe area

  Outdoor shower in an indigenous garden forest

  Private lounge area with fireplace

  A private pool and expansive viewing deck, as well as a covered patio

  Children 10 years and older are welcome

 Full range of dietary preferences catered for

 Free Wi-Fi

Ivory Lodge – Lion Sands Game Reserve – Sabi Sands – Information

Ivory Lodge at Lion Sands game reserve is elegant, simple, human and naturally beautiful. Ivory Lodge’s interiors reflect an elegant balance between intelligent design and an organic expression of the earth. Light, sound, flow, wood, water and air weave into the golden thread of the lodge’s architectural inspiration. Despite being well grounded, there is an ‘other-worldly’ quality to Ivory Lodge, represented by the feather. Each of the Villas takes its name from an indigenous bird, and spectacular man-sized prints find pride of place throughout the lodge.
Ivory Lodge consists of 8 Villas and 1 Double-Suite Villa.  All Villas occupy an elevated positions, with most overlooking the Sabi River. Facilities at Ivory Lodge include a lounge, dining and relaxation space, with an expansive wooden deck overlooking the Sabie River, art gallery and an Africology luxury spa and gym. Each Single unit has a mast bedroom with bathroom en-suite, double volume wardrobe area, outdoor shower in an indigenous garden forest, private lounge area with fireplace, a private pool & expansive viewing deck, as well as a covered patio. Fish Eagle Villa:  The exclusive Fish Eagle Villa is the ‘pièce de résistance’ of Ivory Lodge. Booked on an exclusive basis, The Villa comes with its own private landrover, as well as separate access for game drives. Although privacy and exclusivity are assured, visitors are welcome to use the facilities within Ivory Lodge for their enjoyment including the lounge, dining and relaxation space; the Gallery (exclusive art pieces from celebrated South African artists); and the spectacular wooden deck overlooking the Sabie River. The Double-Suite Fish Eagle Villa is comprised of two private Single Suites, connected by an entrance hall, lounge and study. The Fish Eagle Villa also has: An expansive deck and covered patio, with pool A private fire deck A star jetty for private enjoyment of the natural environment and vivid Milky Way above A private spa with double treatment room, and thoughtfully equipped gym facility Children 10 years and older are welcome Full range of dietary preferences catered for Free Wi-Fi
Lion Sands Game Reserve, within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, is part of an ecosystem which is home to the largest concentration of wild animal species in the Southern Hemisphere The preserved plains of the Sabi Sands and the Kruger National Park hold one of highest concentrations of game per hectare on the planet. This, coupled with ethical and responsible conservation management, have resulted in animals which are highly habituated to human presence. Our landrovers pose no threat, and we able to get really close to countless animal species including predators, general game, reptiles, insects, and many birds species.
Children younger than ten years old cannot be accommodated at Ivory Lodge unless the lodge is exclusively booked out by the family with children younger than 10 years.
TRAVELLING TO LION SANDS GAME RESERVE There are a number of convenient options when it comes to Travelling to Lion Sands Game Reserve. Daily scheduled flights between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Skukuza Airport operated by Airlink. Definitely the quickest and most efficient solution! An easy 5 hour drive from Johanneburg. Road transfers are also available. This is a good option should you wish to take in the scenery of the breathtaking Mpumalanga region. The scheduled Safari Link charter connects the Sabi Sand Reserve with Madikwe Game Reserve, Welgevonden and Marataba Game Reserve. This is perfect for those who wish to explore the different game reserves within the same itinerary. DISTANCE/ TRAVEL TIMES TO THE SABI SAND GAME RESERVE From OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg: 5 hours | 490km | 306 miles From Hoedspruit Airport: 2 hours 15 minutes | 160km | 99 miles From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) Nelspruit: | 1 hour 45 minutes | 110km | 68.3 miles From Hazyview: 1 hour | 67km | 41.6 miles From Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park: 45 minutes | 32km | 19.88 miles From Skukuza Airport: 25 minutes | 12km | 7.45 miles GPS CO-ORDINATES:  Ivory Lodge / 24 ̊ 58’ 24.1” S / 31 ̊ 31’ 46.5” E

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    Lion sands romance

    The choice of Lodge at Lion Sands is dependent on your personal taste. If you prefer the company of others in a larger environment, then River Lodge is for you.  If you enjoy utter exclusivity with the privacy of your own Villa with deck, lounge and pool, then we recommend Ivory Lodge.

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    Lion Sands Treehouses

    Our Treehouses set you in the middle of big landscapes, globed by even bigger skies, their lights twinkling down to the horizon. Below, the stillness is punctuated by animals’ whistles, huffs, and growls… carried on the wind. There are few such experiences left on earth that capture the romance of the untamed and untainted.

    Arrive at sunset to a picnic, spend the dusk hours spotting wildlife out in the bush, and fall asleep counting shooting stars. This is not simply a sleep out – this is an adventure with Africa, one-on-one.