Lion Sands Game Reserve

The game drives were excellent, the people were so friendly, the food was more than excellent. The atmosphere was wonderful. I’m going to have detox @ home.

Everything about this place is first class. From the moment you get picked up at the Skukuza airport you’re looking for animals on your way to the lodge. Our guide Dumi and tracker Adrien were absolutely amazing. Their knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, and the environment made for an unforgettable three days! We saw the Big Five multiple times. Sabi Sands is probably the best place in the world to see Leopards. The food at the property is like eating at an award-winning restaurant for every meal. Just walking to your room feels like you are on safari as antelope and other wildlife free range the property. We did the Kingston treehouse sleep out one night. That experience was unbelievable and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Just you and your party underneath the African stars in a treehouse with nothing but an emergency radio. No other experience I’ve had made me feel as deeply connected to nature as that night in the treehouse.

This is a quick review of our trip of a lifetime to Lion Sands resort. This trip was two years in planning and there were four of us doing it together. We had high expectations, and we left with great memories and are already trying to figure out how to go back. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your guide and tracker. These are your people, and you will get to know them well over the next few days. Our guide was Ozy and our tracker was Heavy. They were both excellent. We spent four nights at the resort and had the experience of eight game drives. It is difficult to describe the thrills of not knowing what you will see and then seeing everything you wanted and more. We stayed in a River Suite, and it was amazing. We had our own plunge pool and saw our first elephant less than 30 minutes after arriving in our suite. The wonderful folks at this resort do anything they can to make your stay enjoyable. The food was beyond good, and we enjoyed everything very much. The only bad part of the whole experience was leaving. Even leaving was special when my daughter and her husband realized they left their passports in the safe at the hotel. Our amazing tracker Heavy saved the day driving back to get the passports and delivering them to us with 10 minutes to spare.

What an experience! Staff was so accommodating and friendly, food was delicious. The game drives were AMAZING. We thoroughly enjoyed our guide and tracker. Had an incredible experience. Can’t say enough great things about Lion Sands!

Lion Sands River Lodge is pure magic. From the moment we arrived, one is treated like family every staff member went out of their way to make you feel special. The setting along the Sabie River is unbeatable; you can watch elephants and hippos right from your deck. The rooms are elegant yet so comfortable, and the attention to detail is incredible. Our guide and tracker made every game drive an adventure, with sightings that felt straight out of a wildlife documentary. It’s one of those places that stays with you long after you’ve left serene, luxurious, and deeply connected to nature. I can’t wait to return.