Situated in the Southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Lion Sands Private Game Reserve has exclusive access to the Sabie River - boasting spectacular game viewing, as the natural wonder of wildlife seeking sanctuary from the heat of the African sun offers an incomparable safari experience at Lion Sands. The carefully selected Senior Ecologist, Ranger & Tracker teams offer a professional, informative & holistic safari experience. Lion Sands is the only private reserve situated on the perennial Sabie River and has been family owned & managed since 1933. It offers two lodges built on the banks of the Sabie River. Ivory Lodge with magnificent views, extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park and River Lodge facing due East, catching the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park.

The River Lodge has been built on the banks of the Sabie River. It faces due East catching the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park and is approximately 100 metres downstream of Ivory Lodge. This relaxing lodge is positioned on a site, which has trees dating back almost 800 years.