Lion Sands River Lodge is situated in the Lion Sands Game Reserve – one of Africa’s truly unspoiled wilderness areas, where the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve meets the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The lodge is the Eden of the More family’s youth and the first Lion Sands’ lodge to welcome guests, who between visits have married, become parents, and whose children have grown and now come to stay. In recent years the lodge has undergone a renovation that has introduced a new sense of brightness and space – where lovers and families come together and share extraordinary experiences. This is a place for making memories.
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River Lodge ReceptionCredit: DookPositioned in the shade of a 300-year-old Jackalberry tree, welcomes guests to our new Sabie riverside sanctuary.
River Lodge GalleryCredit: DookWith a Safari Boutique and spiral staircase leading up to a Creative Lab, where guests can transform their photographs into works of art.
River Lodge Firepit LoungeCredit: DookA relaxation area for pre-dinner drinks and tales told under the stars.
River Lodge Guest Swimming PoolCredit: DookProviding welcome respite from the heat of the day, and an ideal spot to watch animals coming down to the Sabie to drink.
River Lodge BarCredit: DookA place to pause between safaris
River Lodge Guest LoungeCredit: DookWith panoramic windows and fold-back glass doors, allows guests to fully appreciate the natural setting.
River Lodge River SuiteCredit: DookOne of four exclusive waterside havens for both couples and families, each with its own plunge pool and deck offering the best game-viewing seats in the house .
River Lodge River Suite BedroomCredit: Dook
River Lodge River Suite bathroomCredit: Dook
River Lodge Luxury RoomCredit: Dook
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Aerial view River LodgeCredit: Dook
Aerial view River LodgeCredit: Dook
Walking safariCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Kids on safariCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Vehicle tracking LionCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Lions on the bridgeCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
ElephantsCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
HipposCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Chalkley TreehouseCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Kingston TreehouseCredit: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Gourmet food
Gourmet food
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Outdoor dining - Boma
Gourmet food
Gourmet food
Gym
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Gym
Outdoor dining - River bed dining
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Creative lab
Creative lab
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Chalkley Treehouse
Chalkley Treehouse
Kingston Treehouse
Lion Sands River Lodge 360 Virtual Tour
Lion Sands River Lodge 360 Virtual Tour
8 Luxury Rooms have bathroom en-suite, lounge area with mini bar and wooden deck from which to appreciate the wilds beyond.
6 Superior Luxury Suites are larger in size, and have ample open-plan bathrooms and outdoor showers - 2 sets are interleading, and are therefore ideal for families.
3 River Suites are located further from the guest areas and are therefore more private. They have incredible river views, best appreciated from the expansive decks. River Suites also have outdoor showers.
1 Family River Suite is located further from the guest areas and is, therefore, more private. They have incredible river views. The suite has 2 bedrooms with interleading doors, and are therefore ideal for families.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
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Airport Shuttle, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service, Room Service
Africa has been called the greatest show on earth, and Lion Sands presents a safari that plays out like a highlights reel. Our reserve conserves 5 000ha (12 500ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere. You will see all of Africa’s iconic species – lion leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra – along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird. Our safaris present an adventure that is wild, and then some!
Being entirely private, Lion Sands offers you an intimate safari experience. With only six guests to a game viewer and exclusive traversing on our reserve, you’ll have minimal encounters with other people. Though compelling sightings do attract more attention, the number of vehicles here is also limited. This ensures the animals aren’t put under stress and you are able to spend more time with them, observing their natural behaviour. While you are out exploring, you will by no means be roughing it. Your game viewer has cushioned bucket seats, waterproof device holders, blankets and ponchos – and stops off in a scenic spot for drinks and snacks.
These are our after-breakfast walks on the wild side. For those who wish to experience the bush, not just observe it, there is no better guided excursion. You are dropped in the thick of things and all five senses engage… Feel the scrub crunch beneath your feet, touch a velvety acacia seed pod, hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone, and spot the game appear just metres off – exhilarating! This is also a wonderful opportunity to encounter the smaller creatures, often missed on safari vehicles, and to discover more about the reserve’s plants – many with fascinating medicinal properties and traditional uses.
The African landscape stretches as far as the eye can see at Lion Sands, and we knew we had to find a special place to capture and enjoy its vastness and splendour. Guy Aubrey Chalkley once set up camp in a majestic centuries old Leadwood Tree to escape predators roaming the plains below.
We decided that this would be the ideal place to build the ultimate bush bedroom, the Chalkley Treehouse. The treehouse is a secure and lavish platform under the African stars, with all the comforts that a guest can experience at a five star safari lodge.
We take our guests to the tree house at sunset, where drinks and a scrumptious picnic dinner await them.The hours of African dusk can be enjoyed relaxing and absorbing the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night, before turning in for slumber beneath the incredible night sky.
Make your way through rows of magnificent white boulders and across a small drawbridge, and you will find Africa opening up in front if you. Set amid the pure and untouched wild, you will be surrounded by African bush and uninhibited wildlife at its best.
The Kingston Treehouse is constructed entirely from wood and glass, with contemporary décor in understated hues of greys, white, black and purple. No matter what the weather has in store, you will have a safe and luxurious setting with a unique window to enjoy the ever-changing views. In fact, we defy you to find two identical African sunsets.
The 60m2 Treehouse is situated about 5 minutes from the main lodge, and you will have radio contact with the rangers, should you choose to. You will also find some cellphone reception; but don’t expect any wi-fi in the bush. Kingston is equipped with full bathroom and shower facilities, and Africology products to complete your sensory experience.
Enjoy a dinner of tapas or a full meal with Champagne, under the splendor of an African starlit sky.
From boma feasts to safari refreshment stops, dining promises to be a highlight – for all our guests, with any dietary requirement, including kosher, catered for. Our chefs transform local recipes into contemporary dishes, giving you a taste for Southern Africa. Paired with premium wines from the Cape, dining becomes an experience. Our wine tastings are also a favourite of connoisseurs and dabblers, alike.
In our experience, being well taken care of inspires a fundamental sense of well-being. And how better to indulge than with luxurious accommodation, wholesome food, and spa therapies? We favour Africology products, instilled with the belief that self-care brings balance. So with our massages, wraps and facials, we promise a wellness experience to rejuvenate your body, quiet your mind, and revitalise your spirit.
Lion Sands together with More Community Trust assists our local Huntington and Justicia B villages, and you can get involved, too. Take a community tour, the proceeds of which go to our development projects here, or roll up your sleeves to help out through our Get Your Hands Dirty initiatives.
These centre on education, infrastructure, health and environment, and you can choose the area best suited to your skills and interest. These are extraordinary social experiences that bring you to the heart of Southern Africa to make your own and others’ dreams come true.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
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Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 18
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort | Bazaruto Archipelago
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose oneself in total seclusion, dazzling tropical beauty and protected ocean life.
Facilities include a variety of dining venues, bars, swimming pools and an activity centre - which offers a wide variety of water sports, as well as diving and fishing activities. The luxurious Anantara Spa offers a range of pampering treatments to revitalize the weariest of souls, with 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean.
Renowned as one of the world’s top snorkelling, diving and fishing destinations, the Bazaruto Archipelago boasts year-round warm waters, dazzling soft coral ridges and thousands of tropical fish species.
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Beach Pool Villa Credit: Anantara Beach Pool Villa View
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Adult Pool Credit: Anantara Pool View
Water sports Credit: Anantara Paddle boarding
Whale migration Credit: Anantara Whale
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Golfinho Restaurant
Sonhos Pool Bar & Seaside Restaurant
Clube Naval Restaurant
Pansy Island PicnicCredit: Anantara Private island picnic
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Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living room and deck.
Beach pool villas offer spacious outdoor living, with a veranda and sun loungers with a view. Choose where and when to swim, your plunge pool overlooking the ocean just steps away. Rinse off in your tropical outdoor shower, or soak in a bubble bath indoors. • Direct beach access • Private plunge pool • Beachfront verandah and private beach loungers • Bathtub • Indoor and outdoor rain shower
Bed Type: King Bed
Deluxe Sea View Pool Villas are perfect for families, with two ensuite bedrooms opening onto a central living room. Indoor and outdoor dining spaced are enhanced with a kitchenette and wet bar. Spend time together out in the pool, then retire for a quiet bath overlooking the bay. • Overlooking Bazaruto Bay • Sundeck and pool • Dining Sala • Separate living room • Bathtub Indoor and outdoor rain shower
2 Bedroom Villas: 1 King and 1 Twin Room
The Anantara Pool villa enjoys a secluded location with panoramic bay views. Luxurious touches range from four-poster beds to a sunken Jacuzzi in the master bedroom. Perfect for parties of up to four, dine and lounge indoors or poolside overlooking the ocean. • Sundeck and plunge pool • Dining Sala • Separate living room • Bathtub • Sunken Jacuzzi with sea views • Indoor and outdoor rain shower
2 Bedroom Villas: 1 King and 1 Twin Room
Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living room and deck.
Situated only 20 meters from the beach and secluded from the rest of the Villas, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, full satellite TV, DVD player and a tea/coffee station and dressing room area, open plan living area, deck & private plunge pool.
A luxury Villa with one separate bedroom and lounge area, with a Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge, veranda and private plunge pool.
Each luxury villa consists of one King-Bedded room and one Twin-Bedded room, each with their own en-suite bathroom and separate air-conditioning. The King-Bedded room opens into a separate lounge area, and both bedrooms open to an outdoor veranda with a private splash pool. All villas are equipped with a mini bar, satellite TV, mosquito screens, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea/coffee station. They are spacious and modern in design, and are perfect for a romantic getaway or a family break.
A Villa with all the interior luxuries of a 5-star suite, consisting of one King-Bedded room and one Twin-Bedded room, each with their own en-suite bathroom and separate air-conditioning. The King-Bedded room opens into a separate lounge area, and both bedrooms open to an outdoor veranda with a private splash pool. Equipped with a guest toilet and bar, PVR and full satellite TV, mosquito screens, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea/coffee station.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
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Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Dhow Sailing and Snorkeling.
Water Skiing, Tubing, Knee or Wake Boarding.
Fishing, PADI Scuba Diving Courses, Boat Charters, Paradise Island Cruise, Pansy Island Cruise, Whale Watching (July - September), The spectacular Dom Carlos, and Sunset Dhow Cruise.
Cultural & Croc Lake Drive, Dune Boarding, Island Drive and Horse Riding.
Experience the captivating essence of Bazaruto island – from enchanting sunsets to bold seasonal zests. Embark on a culinary journey enhancing the authentic aromas of Mozambique with modern twists. Vibrant colours, local music and a rustic aesthetic come together to create a tranquil and inviting cultural destination.
Indulge in refreshing cocktails, dishes inspired by Mozambican flavours and delightful wines from South Africa and Portugal. From day to night, savour the perfect location on the archipelago's sandy shores, where soothing relaxation and epicurean tastes seamlessly blend together.
Romance in far-flung settings
A table for two on a sandbank out in the middle of the ocean. Champagne and canapes aboard a traditional dhow sailing into the sunset. Imagine the most romantic of settings, Anantara’s Dining by Design brings it to life. Choose your menu or design your own in consultation with your personal chef. Dine by candlelight as your butler for the evening serves your meal and wine. Indulge in the most romantic of anniversaries, proposals or other special occasions.
Our main restaurant offers flavours from around the world, morning and night. Wake up to tantalising aromas, from freshly brewed coffee to pastries hot from the oven. For dinner, themed evenings feature Mozambican, Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine.
Clube Naval enjoys a breezy location perched over the ocean. Casual fare and an extensive selection of beverages invite all-day unwinding. Take in the sunset over tropical cocktails. Our signature grill serves up fresh flavours in an inspiring setting. Enjoy a variety of meals from crisp salads, locally sourced seafood dishes and flame grilled juicy prime cuts.
Comfort and privacy
Indulge in breakfast in bed, with the enticing aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries to perk you up. Snack and refresh all day by your pool, then request a seafood barbecue on your deck as the sun sets over the island.
Embrace the culinary culture of Mozambique
Add new flavours to your culinary repertoire with a richly immersive, step-by-step class. The day begins with a guided tour of the vegetable garden and private orchard of the resort. The chef introduces local ingredients used to create colour and spice. Back in the show kitchen, learn traditional methods of preparation for your chosen dishes. Enjoy your creations with a glass of wine and return home with new recipes to try out.
Your Stay
5 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Drinks Included
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5 Star
Resort
Spoken Languages: English, French, Portuguese
No. Rooms: 44
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports