SABI SAND / SABIE RIVER
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve · Sabi Sand / Sabie River
A social luxury safari lodge with four room and suite styles, family configurations, plunge-pool suites and the MORE Collection's kids and photography programmes.
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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.
A strong all-rounder for first-time safari
Choose it for the room variety, Creative Lab, family options and a lodge atmosphere that encourages guests to share the safari experience.
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.
Treehouse sleep-out
Remote treehouse nights can be added separately.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.