Ultra luxurious award winning safari lodge

'Stunningly beautiful' is the best statement to introduce Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Tatler Magazine dubbed this awe-inspiring lodge as being 'one of the best hotels in the world'. Just as its sister property, Lion Sands River Lodge, Ivory Lodge is situated on the banks of the Sabi River. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is probably also the lodge with the most unique design. The lodge is a little different compared to most other safari lodges in the Sabi Sands. Ivory and black colours lead the design frenzy, resulting in just eight one-bedroom villas and one two-bedroom 'Fish Eagle' villa with a feeling of zen.

You will experience complete privacy when staying at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge: each luxury villa is set apart by some twenty metres. Your spacious bedroom is connected to an even larger living area by means of a sun deck. This is the perfect place to wind down from all excitement experienced during a typical safari day: a large comfy sofa faces an open fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls facilitate a wonderful view over the surrounding bushveld and Sabi River. The bathroom is a feast for the eyes and is equipped with a free standing bathtub, as well as both indoor and outdoor showers. You will also appreciate your very own heated plunge pool situated on the viewing deck: perfect for warm African days. You may be one of the lucky few who sees an elephant wandering about on the banks of the river. Now this is an African safari at its absolute best.

Activities at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

At Lion Sands Ivory Lodge you will be guided by extremely professional and knowledgeable field guides and trackers during safari activities. They will make sure that your safari experience not only meets but also exceeds your expectations. Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 safari vehicles and you will be accompanied by a two-man team (of which the tracker will sit on the front of the vehicle). Morning game drives have a distinct character than late afternoon game drives allowing you to see different species of wildlife in an ever changing settting. All safari vehicles are equipped with binoculars and bird books for your convenience. Hot-water bottles and blankets keep away the cold during chilly winter mornings. Chances of seeing the complete Big 5 are exceptionally high in this part of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. The area around Lion Sands is famous for its incredible number of leopard sightings. So if you are up for a luxury safari adventure, and would like to spot the elusive leopard, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge may very well be the place for you.

Besides game viewing from a safari vehicle, you may also choose to participate in the once daily game walk (after breakfast). Other activities include visits to a local Shangaan village where you can learn about local traditional medicine and buy local crafts. Ivory Lodge has its own spa offering a range of treatments at the hands of expert therapists with natural and ethically formulated Africology products. Truly unique is the option to sleep out under the stars in one of the Lion Sands treehouses (optional and at an additional cost).

Lion Sands Ivory special offers

Stay 3 pay 2 at Ivory Lodge

Indulge in luxury for a little longer at no extra cost. Book three nights at Ivory Lodge, and only pay for two.

This special offer is applicable for new bookings for travel between 4 January and 30 April 2024, between 1 October and 19 December 2024, between 4 January and 30 April 2025, and between 1 October and 19 December 2025. Only applies on the full adult sharing and single rates, and does not apply to children's discounted rates. This special offer may not be combined with any other special offers.

Honeymoon special rate

Are you looking to visit Sabi Sands with your significant other? Lion Sands offers a reduced rate for newlyweds. Spend three nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and one of the happy couple gets 20% off the accommodation price! This special offer is valid between 1 January 2024 and 30 April 2025 (offer is not valid between 20 December 2024 and 3 January 2025). This special rate may not be combined with any other special.

Tripadvisor comments Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Our experience at this lodge was a 10 out of 10. The lodge is in the perfect setting, the food is excellent and the all staff members are extremely friendly and go over and above to accommodate each guest. The game drives are amazing as you get extremely close to the animals. Your driver and tracker are also extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this lodge.

Brent O

Our guide was Gus and he is hands down the best in the business. We got a wake up call if we wanted one. He was so educational and answered all of our questions. We saw the Big 5 by the end of day 2. Our tracker Noel was amazing. He found us everything from a pair of male lions on a kill in the and a little chameleon on a tree our evening drive.

Vickiward from Bismarck, North Dakota