Ivory Lodge is Lion Sands' highest-priced lodge, with nine villas on the Sabie River, each with a private lounge and plunge pool. The rate includes meals, a premium minibar, two game drives a day, laundry and Skukuza Airport transfers.
Private plunge pool in every villa
Premium minibar included
Skukuza Airport transfers included
Children 10 and older
Accommodation9 villas (8 single and 1 two-suite villa), each with a plunge pool
OperatorLion Sands
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children10 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Plunge poolsLaundry includedWi-Fi
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 5 km in a straight line)
- Private or plunge pools
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Children from 10 only
- Among the pricier Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
9 villas (8 single and 1 two-suite villa), each with a plunge pool. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan – 31 May | 4 Jan – 31 May | R45,990 | €2,490 |
| 1 Jun – 30 Sep | 1 Jun – 30 Sep | R52,565 | €2,846 |
| 1 Oct – 19 Dec | 1 Oct – 19 Dec | R49,670 | €2,689 |
| Festive | 20 Dec – 3 Jan | R52,565 | €2,846 |
Suite, per person sharing. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Reserve levies not listed by our source; confirm with the lodge.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
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Your trip details
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Villa suite with plunge pool
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 5 km
TransfersTransfers from Skukuza Airport are included.
AccessOn the Sabie River in the south of the Sabi Sand, a short drive from Skukuza Airport.
Coordinates-24.9730, 31.5450 (approximate)
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 10 and older.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitelionsands.com
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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