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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Sabi Sand, South Africa · Lion Sands · Grand Luxury
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge reopened in September 2025 after a major post-fire transformation — eight ultra-luxury suites on the Sabie River within South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The property ranks among Lion Sands' flagship camps in the continent's most exclusive private reserve, where leopard density and river-front game viewing define the inventory on the Kruger Park's western boundary.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: Bushbuckridge Ward 34
- Rooms from 350 sq ft (33 m²)
About Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
- Condé Nast Traveller's readers ranked it #8 in the world in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 350 sq ft (33 m²).
The setting
The address sits in Bushbuckridge Ward 34, Sabi Sand, South Africa.
Experiences
- Safaris — Core Lion Sands experience, presented as going deeper into the wilderness and supporting local people and places.
- Treehouse overnight — Night in a Chalkley, Kingston or Tinyeleti treehouse with a gourmet picnic and lantern light under the stars.
- Helicopter Adventure — Helicopter Adventure, listed among Lion Sands experiences.
- Kosher on Safari — Kosher on Safari, listed among Lion Sands experiences.
- Family Adventure — Family Adventure, listed among Lion Sands experiences.
- Stargazing — Stargazing, listed among Lion Sands experiences.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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