South Africa

Lion Sands / MORE Collection

Where the Sabi Sand meets the sky.

LuxurySabi Sand & Kruger National Park

About the Lodge

Lion Sands is one of the original private reserves in the Sabi Sand, boasting four kilometres of prime Sand River frontage and a pedigree that stretches back to 1933. The MORE Collection, which owns Lion Sands, combines classic Sabi Sand luxury with innovative experiences — most famously the Chalkley Treehouse, a romantic open-air platform suspended above the Sabi Sand canopy for sleeping under the African stars. Lion Sands also has a unique dual presence in both the Sabi Sand Private Reserve and Kruger National Park itself.

Lodge Highlights

Chalkley Treehouse — sleep under the stars in the Sabi Sand
Kingston Treehouse — luxury starbed experience
Four kilometres of prime Sand River frontage
Dual footprint: Sabi Sand & Kruger National Park
Original Sabi Sand reserve — heritage since 1933
MORE Collection — innovative luxury safari experiences
Big Five & world-class leopard sightings
Bush cinema & private dining experiences

Properties in the Collection

Ivory Lodge

Sabi Sand

8 villas

Luxury glass & stone villas

River Lodge

Sabi Sand

18 suites

Classic Sabi Sand elegance

Narina Lodge

Kruger National Park

9 suites

Tented luxury inside Kruger

Tinga Lodge

Kruger National Park

9 suites

Contemporary Kruger retreat

Chalkley Treehouse

Sabi Sand

1 platform

Open-air starbed experience

Activities & Experiences

Big Five game drivesNight drivesBush walksTreehouse sleep-outsBush cinemaPrivate diningConservation experiences

Starting From

from $900 per person per night

All-inclusive rates

Reserve

Sabi Sand & Kruger National Park

Best Time

Year-round. May–October for optimal Big Five viewing. November–April for the green season.

Malaria

Malaria area — prophylactics recommended

Recognition

Relais & Châteaux — African Collection

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