Swain-selected staySabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South AfricaLion Sands River LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Lion Sands River Lodge's riverside setting makes for particularly strong sundowner spots along the Sabie River, and game drives range across both Sabi Sand and Kruger National Park thanks to the same dual traversing rights as its sister property, Ivory Lodge. It's a slightly more accessible entry point into Lion Sands without giving up any of the reserve's game-viewing strength.Sitting within the same 30,600-acre reserve the More family has run since 1948, guests here get the same game-viewing access at a different price point than Ivory Lodge. That combination, riverside setting plus dual traversing rights, is what makes River Lodge a genuinely solid mid-tier choice in the Sabi Sand. A closer lookLion Sands River Lodge, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyRiver Lodge's riverside setting makes for particularly strong sundowner spots along the Sabie River, and game drives range across both Sabi Sand and Kruger National Park thanks to the same dual traversing rights as its sister property, Ivory Lodge. It's a slightly more accessible entry point into Lion Sands without giving up any of the reserve's game-viewing strength. Plan with SwainAdd Lion Sands River Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →