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FROM ZAR 45990 per person per night

★★★★★ 5 Star

• Ultra-Luxury Accommodation
• Three Meals Daily
• Morning & Evening Game Drives
• Bush/Nature Activities(subject to availability)
• Teas & Coffees
• Selected House Drinks including champagne
• Skukuza Airport Transfers
• Laundry
• Wi-Fi
• Maxibar in room

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is an award-winning luxury safari lodge nestled in the south-eastern corner of the renowned Sabi Sand Reserve. Overlooking the majestic Sabie River, which flows year-round, the lodge also offers breathtaking vistas into the Kruger National Park, placing guests at the heart of one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions. The lodge features eight elegantly appointed villas, each designed to provide the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort, and seclusion, ensuring privacy and an intimate connection with the surrounding wilderness. There is also the fish eagle residence for groups of four.

Guests at Ivory Lodge can embark on expertly guided game drives and bush walks, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe the Big Five, diverse wildlife, and rich birdlife in their natural habitat. With attentive service, luxurious accommodations, and the raw beauty of the African bush just outside your door, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge delivers an unforgettable safari experience where adventure, relaxation, and exclusivity come together seamlessly.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve;
  • Part of the Greater Kruger National Park;
  • Excellent game viewing;
  • Night driving with spotlights on afternoon to night drives;
  • Ultra luxurious suites each with private plunge pool;
  • Ideal wedding and honeymoon venue.

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour Security
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Library
  • Secure Parking
  • Eco Friendly
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Extra Information
    The one-bedroom villas feature a private heated pool, a game-viewing deck, and luxurious accommodations complemented by warm, attentive hospitality. Each villa is equipped with modern amenities, including air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a fireplace, en-suite bathroom with bath, and more, ensuring both comfort and indulgence throughout your stay.

ROOM TYPE

Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 8 Villas

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Master Bedroom with Bathroom En-suite
  • Outdoor Shower In An Indigenous Garden Forest
  • A Private Pool and Expansive Viewing Deck, As Well As A Covered Patio
  • Private Lounge Area With Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laundry Service
  • Lounge Area
  • Mini Bar
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 45990 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Fish Eagle Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Villa

Unit Sleeps: 4 adults & 2 children

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • A Private Fire Deck
  • An Expansive Deck and Covered Patio, With Lap Pool
  • Full Range Of Dietary Preferences Catered For
  • Air Conditioning
  • Lounge Area
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laundry Service
  • Shower
  • Mini Bar
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Safe
  • En-Suite

RATES

FROM ZAR 254865 per person per night

Activities

The region provides exceptional game-viewing opportunities, home to a diverse array of wildlife including rhinos, cheetahs, lions, buffalo, and wild dogs. It’s a paradise for photographers, offering unforgettable moments and close encounters with Africa’s magnificent animals.

  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Bird Watching
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Hippo Tour
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Wildlife Lectures
  • Cultural Village Experience
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Astronomy
  • Massages

Rates

2025

Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
01 October 2025 – 19 December 2025 Villa Per person per night sharing From R45,990
01 October 2025 – 19 December 2025 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R254,865
20 December 2025 – 03 January 2026 Villa Per person per night sharing From R48,670
20 December 2025 – 03 January 2026 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R268,765

2026

Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
04 January 2026 – 31 May 2026 Villa Per person per night sharing From R45,990
04 January 2026 – 31 May 2026 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R254,865
01 June 2026 – 30 September 2026 Villa Per person per night sharing From R48,670
01 June 2026 – 30 September 2026 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R290,265
01 October 2026 – 19 December 2026 Villa Per person per night sharing From R49,670
01 October 2026 – 19 December 2026 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R275,255
20 December 2026 – 03 January 2027 Villa Per person per night sharing From R52,565
20 December 2026 – 03 January 2027 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R290,265

2027

Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
04 January 2027 – 31 May 2027 Villa Per person per night sharing From R49,670
04 January 2027 – 31 May 2027 Fish Eagle Villa Per unit per night From R275,255

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • Ultra luxury accommodation
  • Three meals per day
  • Maxi bar in room
  • Two game drives daily
  • Specified inclusive safari activities
  • Treatment room
  • Personal boma with fire dish
  • Wi-fi in public areas
  • Private gazebo
  • Swimming pool
  • Skukuza Airport transfers
Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5