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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

5.0 star property

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Property grounds
Villa | Bathroom
Exterior
Suite (Ivory Lodge)
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Farm 380KU, Kingstone, Sabi Sand Wildtuin, Paul Kruger Gate, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1260
  • Place, Kruger National Park
  • Place, Londolozi Game Reserve
  • Place, Paul Kruger Gate
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

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Suite (Ivory Lodge)

Suite (Ivory Lodge)

  • 145 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa

Villa

  • 165 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

With a stay at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in Skukuza, you'll be in a national park, and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Kruger National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Londolozi Game Reserve. .This all-inclusive lodge is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Paul Kruger Statue and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Paul Kruger Gate.
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Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shilovo Bar - ‬116 min drive
  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬132 min drive
  • ‪Lapa Restaurant - ‬116 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬131 min drive
  • ‪Viewing Deck @ Protea Hotel Kruger Park - ‬116 min drive

About this property

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items) are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Farming classes
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 176 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Resort fee: ZAR 957.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Bushbuckridge
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing coordination of care . Tracker, guide, butler, admin- all working together for a phenomenal experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

they really know what they’re doing

Great spa great staff you will enjoy. Period. They really know what they’re doing and how to take care of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023