The Lodge

Location: Greater Kruger Park, South Africa
Number of Suites: 9

Lion Sands Narina Lodge features nine spacious 1,300-square foot suites, each with beautiful four-poster, mosquito net-draped beds, an en suite bathroom with bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers and double sinks, a sitting area looking out toward the river, and a secluded wooden deck equipped with a private plunge pool and loungers. The rooms are spaced well apart, split on either side of the main lodge and connected by a winding, wooden walkway. The main lodge features expansive living spaces with stone fireplaces, beautiful wooden decking and plenty of views of the Sabie River, over which a dining deck is poised for peaceful meals. Wildlife frequents the river, while you dine or lounge in comfort. A boma offers traditional evening meals under the stars. Lion Sands Private Game Reserve also has an elegantly-appointed treehouse that can be booked in advance for a night under the stars (extra cost).

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with tub and indoor/outdoor showers
• Shampoo, soap and lotion
• Hair dryer
• Air conditioning
• Room fan
• Mini bar
• Tea/coffee in room
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Private plunge pool
• Treehouse star beds (extra cost)
• Wi-Fi in main area
• Laundry (extra cost)
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express)
• Cellular coverage is intermittent

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Lion Sands Narina Lodge stays true to a story that began in 1933 with the purchase of land in what is now the Sabi Sand. Lion Sands Narina is situated within the Kruger National Park land, bordering the Sabi Sand and enjoying the same incredible species of wildlife, from elusive leopard to powerful lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, spotted hyena and innumerable other mammals and birds. Being in a private concession, however, you get unique activities and excellent wildlife without the crowds. Traditional morning and afternoon wildlife drives are conducted each day, with a stop to watch the sunset and a continued search into the twilight hours as the cats begin their nightly hunts and aardvark, porcupine and owls come out. Astronomy talks put it all into perspective—you have never seen so many stars as you can here, devoid of light pollution. Guided nature walks, meals out in the bush, and even optional treehouse sleepouts are at your fingertips.

Kruger National Park is a quintessential wildlife destination, featuring the Big Five and other big cats and large mammals. The below chart helps to illustrate major wildlife sightings often experienced in the area. Other typical sightings may include warthogs, baboons and a number of other mammals, birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements.

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