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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Ivory Lodge is all about inspiring deep connections to nature and one another. This five-star premium status lodge epitomises the essence of luxury and offers utter exclusivity with just eight one-bedroom Suites that witness the passage of much of the reserve’s wildlife. Each Suite is spacious with a covered deck, separate lounge with fireplace and a private plunge pool. Ivory Lodge’s building style melds into the riverscape and impresses with a natural and simple beauty with many places to relax and soak up the moment. Enjoy some me time at the spa or burn off some energy in the gym. Guests have the opportunity to engage with artists on the Artist Residency programme in the MORE Gallery. A dedicated Kosher kitchen is on site for our kosher guests. Million-star Chalkley and Kingston Treehouses are the ultimate bush bedrooms. Here romantics, adventurers, and solitude seekers alike can discover the magic of a night out in Africa – in complete luxury. Each of the Treehouses are unique in character. Chalkley Treehouse, the original adventure, has panoramic views of the open plains, and Kingston Treehouse is the ultimate luxury escape with a view over the treetops. All our treehouses have bathroom facilities with hot running water. The Treehouse Experience is booked additionally in conjunction with accommodation at the lodge, with the room available for returning to at any point. Fish Eagle Residence is located at Ivory Lodge. This self-contained residence comes with a personal chef, residence butler, as well as a dedicated field guide team and safari vehicle for a private game viewing experience. The Residence comprises two private rooms, each with an en-suite open plan bathroom, as well as outdoor shower area. The Residence has an open living space with a fully equipped interactive kitchen, lounge, study, and dining area. The expansive deck and covered patio walk onto a 10-metre-long lap pool, while a private fire deck and star jetty overlook the Sabie River for quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. Guests also have a private spa (with double treatment room) and gym. Lion Sands conserves 12 400ha (30 600ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere offering exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Natural animal populations include the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird, and the reserve is renowned for the quality of its leopard viewing. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with our highly qualified field guides and trackers. Bush dinners and boma dinners will have you dining under the African stars.