Suite bedroom opening onto a deck and plunge pool overlooking the river at Lion Sands River Lodge

SABI SAND / SABIE RIVER

Lion Sands River Lodge

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve · Sabi Sand / Sabie River

Eighteen rooms and suites along the Sabie River in the Sabi Sand: Luxury and Superior Luxury Rooms, River Suites and a two-bedroom Family River Suite.

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Property Type Safari Lodge
Malaria Status Malaria area
Rooms / Units 18 units
Families Welcome from age 10

The stay

A sociable riverside base in the Sabi Sand

River Lodge is the most social Lion Sands property, with eighteen rooms and suites spread along the Sabie River and a broad mix of accommodation for couples and families.

Who River Lodge suits

River Lodge is the larger, more sociable Lion Sands lodge, with the widest choice of rooms; interleading Superior Luxury Rooms and the Family River Suite work for families with children aged ten and over. Skukuza Airport transfers are included on the standard stay, and Spurwing can arrange other routing, including a road transfer from Johannesburg.

Rooms & Suites

Luxury Room

Max 2 adults

Superior Luxury Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

River Suite

Max 2 adults

Family River Suite

Max 4 adults

Safari & Experiences

Morning and afternoon safari drives

Twice-daily guided game drives are included.

Bush walks

Guided walks are included.

Creative Lab

Photography equipment, guidance and printing are available.

Optional

Treehouse sleep-out

Remote treehouse nights can be added separately.

Optional

Good to know

Families

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Kids programme available

River Lodge welcomes children from age ten. Interleading Superior Luxury Rooms and a two-bedroom Family River Suite support family stays.

Power & connectivity

  • Mains powered
  • In-room power available

Wi-Fi and full modern lodge amenities are included.

Getting there

  • Nearest airport: Skukuza Airport
  • Nearest airstrip: Lion Sands Airstrip

Skukuza Airport transfers are included on standard current River Lodge stay structures; other routing can be arranged.

Plan around your stay

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, regional airports or another lodge where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

Arrange a Transfer Greater Kruger

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One trusted partner for the whole journey — speak to us and we’ll help plan the stay alongside the rest of your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rooms does Lion Sands River Lodge have?

River Lodge has 18 rooms and suites.

Does River Lodge have family accommodation?

Yes. Interleading Superior Luxury Rooms and a two-bedroom Family River Suite are available.

What is the normal minimum age?

River Lodge welcomes children from age ten.