Reviewed by Guy Hunter-Watts
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LION SANDS RIVER LODGE - REVIEW
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve lies at the southern end of vast Sabi Sand reserve. This lodge and its twin Ivory are unique in that they alone have direct access to the mighty Sabie river, which has some of the world’s most spectacular game viewing along its sandy banks. Book a few nights here and you are guaranteed the safari experience of a lifetime.
Nick and Rob More, whose great-grandfather bought Lion Sands in the 1930s, recently gave it a complete makeover, and it now numbers amongst South Africa's most delectable camps. The decked, open-fronted lodge looks out across sandy reed beds to the river, with 18 guest suites fanning out to either side. The lodge's decoration is Afro-colonial chic at its spectacular best, the food is as good as you'll get anywhere in the country and the expertise of its rangers and trackers means that not only will you get to see masses of game, but you'll learn a whole lot about the bush, too. |
