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This is Lion Sands’ original safari lodge – a contemporary escape in the world-famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve. It’s the largest of the Lion Sands portfolio and is set by the Sabie River, a natural feature that has inspired the lodge’s design to ensure guests get to experience as much of the surrounding wildlife as possible. Relax on the river deck, take a dip in one of the lodge’s pools or head to the Africology Spa for a muscle-relaxing massage or bespoke facial with premium products. There’s a small gym on-site and a thatched lounge area for afternoons relaxing in the shade. Dining is an affair to remember, with the passionate culinary team creating superb dishes from the finest local produce which are then served in beautiful settings like the lantern-lit boma and on the dining deck. The rooms and suites at River Lodge are soothing and elegant. Each of the eight thatched Luxury Rooms features an outdoor deck so you can enjoy the serene bush from the privacy on your suite, and en suite with rain shower and an egg-shaped bath. The six Superior Luxury Suites are larger and have a layout which seamlessly blends the bedroom with the open-plan bathroom. Four of the six suites interconnect – a great option for families. For the ultimate luxury, the lodge’s four River Suites offer the same features as the Superior Luxury Suites but are set away from the public areas for extra privacy. River Suites have one or two bedrooms, a private plunge pool and expansive decks to take advantage of their breathtaking river views. If your budget can extend to it – particularly if you’re celebrating a special occasion – a night in one of Lion Sands’ treehouses is a must. Taking the treehouse concept to another level, they’re wonderfully remote and offer the chance to sleep outside in the wild, high up in a four-poster bed with a luxurious picnic to enjoy as you listen out to the calls of wildlife in the night.
Surrounded by the wild African bush, a stay at Tinga Lodge will transport you back to a time when decadent safaris were the height of indulgence. Part of Lion Sands Game Reserve, guests staying here have access the region’s most breathtaking wildlife at both the world-renowned Kruger National Park as well as the quieter leopard-favoured grounds of Sabi Sand Game Reserve. And wildlife spotting doesn’t stop once you’ve finished your game drive; look out for passing wildlife as you enjoy a delicious meal, or spot birdlife from your suite’s private plunge pool. Designed with the quiet grandeur of a colonial manor house, the lodge’s main lounge area leads out to a vast dining deck built under the shade of a huge tree. Around the lodge’s communal areas, there are plenty to unwind after a thrilling day on safari with armchairs set around cosy fireplaces and even a small, secluded spa sala deep in the bush for massages out in the wild. A maximum of 18 guests ensures an intimate atmosphere worthy of this exclusive game reserve. Overlooking the Sabie River, each of the nine expansive suites features a lounge, minibar, bathtub, outdoor shower and covered wooden viewing decks. For families, the Tinga Hi’Nkweni Villa is a home-away-from-home complete with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, a kitchenette and dining area and two double bedrooms with en suites. Groups staying here will also have their own field guide and open 4x4. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, a night in one of Lion Sands’ treehouses is the most epic way to top off a stay at Tinga Lodge. Each of the three treehouses takes the concept to another level. They’re all wonderfully remote, so all that’s present with you is your chosen company and the wildlife around you as you spend a night under the stars.
River Lodge at Lion Sands Game Reserve
Tinga Lodge at Lion Sands Game Reserve
