• Sensational Safari - the area is well known for spectacular game viewing, and 'Big 5' sightings.

• Poolside Viewing - watch wildlife at the river whilst cooling down in your private pool.

• Luxury Sleep Out - drift off to sleep in a four-poster bed, under a star-filled sky.

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is set on the banks of the Sabie River with views extending onto the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park. The lodge offers exclusive luxury combined with incredible game viewing, in a private game reserve teeming with wildlife.

Each game drive is sure to bring its own amazing sightings, and most guests see all of Africa's 'Big 5' at least once during their stay. Open Land Rovers are equipped with binoculars and bird books, and you are ever given blankets and hot water bottles to keep you warm on chilly night drives. You can also opt for a bush walk, which will help you understand more about all spheres of the eco-system, from the smallest insects to large elephant bulls.

Ivory Lodge has a health spa, and the highly trained therapists offer most of the luxurious treatments in the privacy of your suite.

For an unforgettable experience, spend a night in the Lion Sands Tree House. After a delicious champagne picnic, fall asleep on a four-poster bed above the tree line, surrounded by the sounds of the African night. This activity is offered at an additional cost.

Ivory Lodge is situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, overlooking the open sand banks of the Kruger National Park, in South Africa.

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• 24-Hour Room Service
• A La Carte Restaurant
• Air-Conditioning
• Balcony
• Bar Facility
• Ceiling Fans
• Conference Facilities
• Curio Shop
• Fireplace
• Internet Facility
• Mini Bar
• Outdoor Shower
• Private plunge pools & Private courtyards
• Separate Shower
• Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Wine cellar

The food at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is delicious and plentiful, with a unique African twist. The three-course dinner is "a la carte", with a menu which changes daily, and includes unique specialities such as 'zebra & black cherry potjie' or 'crocodile kebabs with a lemon butter & apricot sauce'.

Meals can be served out on the large wooden decks under the shade of the Mahogany trees, in the intimate dining room, under the stars in the 'Boma' or in the privacy of your suite. For a real culinary experience, ask for a bush dinner or bush breakfast, sampling delicious food at a table for two surrounded by the African bush is sure to be a highlight of your stay.

There are six luxurious suites at Lions Sands Ivory Lodge, which are really like six separate lodges, positioned at least 20m apart along the banks of the river. Each suite consists of a large living area connected via a sun deck to a beautiful bedroom.

The bedrooms are light and airy, with glass walls making the most of the spectacular surroundings. The living area has a modern interior, and is beautifully furnished with a large, comfortable sofa facing the open fireplace. Each bathroom has an indoor shower and large, soaking bathtub, as well as an outdoor shower in the courtyard.

Between game viewing activities you can relax in your suite's private rim flow plunge pool, and take in the magnificent views over the Sabie River. The pools are lit so taking a swim in the warm summer evenings is a must.

• 1 September 2008 - 21 December 2008
  
  From € 583 £ 465 R 7350 $ 906 per person sharing
• 22 December 2008 - 6 January 2009
  
  From € 750 £ 598 R 9450 $ 1165 per person sharing
• 7 January 2009 - 30 April 2009
  
  From € 583 £ 465 R 7350 $ 906 per person sharing
• 1 May 2009 - 31 August 2009
  
  From € 583 £ 465 R 7350 $ 906 per person sharing
• 1 September 2009 - 22 December 2009
  
  From € 675 £ 538 R 8500 $ 1048 per person sharing
• 23 December 2009 - 4 January 2010
  
  From € 868 £ 692 R 10930 $ 1347 per person sharing
• 5 January 2010 - 30 April 2010
  
  From € 675 £ 538 R 8500 $ 1048 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.