Lion Sands Narina Lodge sits on the bank of the Sabie River, in South Africa's Kruger National Park. The nine suites offer guests a luxurious base from which to explore this extraordinary wildlife hot spot.
Lion Sands Kruger National Park is one of only seven private concessions in the Kruger National Park. A 5,000 hectare (12,500 acre) private concession with the highest concentration of Black Rhino in South Africa. It is the only private reserve with access to both the Sabie and Sand rivers enhancing diversity of game viewing.
Narina Lodge is one of Lion Sands' two nine tented camps on the banks of the Sabie River, along with sister camp Tinga Lodge. Lion Sands believe they can offer guests true escapism through the attention to detail they offer in this stunning location, and with such incredible game viewing.
Each of the huge suites offers guests an indulgent private base for their safari, luxurious accommodation consists of king size or twin beds with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and baths with views over the river. There's a separate sitting area, and sliding doors lead out onto the private deck, complete with plunge pool and a shaded sitting area.
Guests visiting Lion Sands must take the opportunity to stay in one of the jaw-droppingly cool treehouses. Perched high on stilts, these platforms offer the chance to spend the night out under the stars in the heart of the South African bush.
When to visit
Relax during the heat of the day on your private deck with views of the Sabie River below.
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Lion Sands Kruger National Park is situated in the Southern Kruger National Park. The two lodges, Narina and Tinga are both located on the banks of the Sabie River.
There are 2 daily flights from O.R.Tambo International Airport
(JNB) to Skukuza airfield with a flight time of approximately 1h10min.
The other option is to fly into the regional airport, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport which is serviced by commercial scheduled flights from Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg and then by road transfer into the reserve. The road transfer takes approximately 2 hours.
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Dulini River Lodge
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Cascades and Canyon Helicopter Experience
Experience an exhilarating flight over the Sabie River Valley and along the edge of the escarpment as you swoop over winding rivers, sheer cliffs, deep gorges and cascading waterfalls.
Activities at &Beyond Ngala
Enjoy a variety of game drives and bush walks at Ngala in the Timbavati. &beyond’s fabulous guides will teach you everything there is to know about the bush and there is even the chance to go on a night safari, a definite must.
Activities at Lion Sands
Activities at Lion Sands are a fantastic way to take full advantage of the African bush. From game drives to adventurous sleep outs, you will go home feeling like you have fully experienced what the famous Sabi Sands region has on offer.
Sleep Out Experience
Spend a night sleeping under the stars on a beautiful deck overlooking the Veldt.
Spend a night in a Treehouse - Lion Sands
Lion Sands offers an experience in the heart of the Sabi Sands that is like no other: the opportunity to spend a night high above the ground in one of their magical treehouse platforms in the bush.
Search for leopard in the Sabi Sands
The Sabi Sands is widely regarded as one of the most rewarding regions for spotting leopard in Africa. With good populations and the ability to go on night game-drives which coincides when these big cats are most active, all you need is good timing!
4WD Game Drives
Go on private or shared game drives in the world famous Greater Kruger Area, South Africa to see the Big 5 - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino - and a host of other animals. The Kruger is also a brilliant spot for birders so pack some binoculars.
Activities at Garonga
Enjoy a variety of game drive and bush walks at Garonga in the Makalali Conservancy. The property also hosts a variety of unique experiences such as sleep outs over a water hole and bush baths, perfect for a romantic retreat or honeymoon.
