Nature on your doorstep

The lodge’s eight one-bedroom Villas, set secluded at the confluence of the Sabie and Sand rivers, are the ultimate bush retreats. Here, only the best-of-the-best will do, somehow made all the more wonderful in the wild.

Your private lounge, patio, deck and pool invite easy relaxation, while a dedicated team of staff are always on hand to take care or your every whim and fancy. Everything is included – from your champagne of choice stocked in the maxibar, to the washing and pressing of your favourite shirt – to create a highly-personalised experience of a safari, your way.

• Family
• Children Activities
• Double Bed Converted To Twins
• Mosquito Nets
• Room Fans
• Indoor Shower
• Personal Bar
• In-Room Telephone
• In-Room Safe
• Hairdryers
• Free Wifi
• Central Guest Pool
• Air Conditioning
• Spa Facilities
• Gym Facilities
• Kosher Dining
• Mastercard Visa Amex Diners
• Suitable For Disabled Guests

The 5 Star Premium Graded Ivory Lodge offers the ultimate safari experience. The lodge itself is a contemporary-style masterpiece, built of concrete, timber, glass and steel to meld into the riverscape. The 9, one-bedroom Villas provide every comfort and convenience – from private relaxation areas, pools and maxibars to, in the case of the two-bedroom Fish Eagle Villa, a spa and gym, butler, personal chef, field guide, and safari vehicle. And everything is included for a tailor made family/friend adventure.

• Main lodge guest lounge, bar lounge, dining area, boma, and viewing/dining deck
• On-site, dedicated kosher kitchen to ensure our Jewish guests can enjoy every treat a stay here has to offer
• Guest spa, offering a spa and beauty treatments by expert therapists
• Guest gym, with all essential, state-of-the-art equipment
• Complimentary Wi-Fi – but we recommend connecting with each other
• MORE Gallery, retailing rare items and art for guests to take home and treasure a piece of South Africa
• Access to the Creative Lab (at River Lodge), where guests can professionally edit and print their photos onto canvas, turning them into personal artworks
• Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure Explorers programme – keeps curious youngsters busy (and parents relaxed)

Ivory Lodge is located on the Sabi Sands side of Lion Sands Game Reserve, which protects 6 400ha/15 800ac of, arguably, Africa’s most pristine Big Five territory.

GPS co-ordinates: 24°58’24.1”S | 31°31’46.5”E

The average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F

The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February)

Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.

A year-round safari destination. The animals in Lion Sands Game Reserve are non-migratory, and variation in the safari experience is season-, rather than location-, related. The best period for birdwatching is from October to April

Ivory Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a moderate-risk malaria area, and we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

Access:

The driving time from Johannesburg to Ivory Lodge and River Lodge is approximately 5 hours. Should you choose to drive, we recommend staying over a night at any of the mountain or country lodges along the Panorama Route to ensure you arrive at us fresh the next morning and ready for a spectacular safari experience.

Driving Directions: The recommended route from Johannesburg to Ivory Lodge and River Lodge (±5 hours)

On departure, please contact your lodge so that we can keep track of your journey and ensure you arrive safely

• Take the N12 or N4 highway to eMalahleni (formerly Witbank)
• From eMalahleni, follow the N4 highway past Middleburg and continue on to Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit)
• From Mbombela, take the R40 past White River and on to Hazyview
• At the T-junction between Kiepersol and Hazyview, turn left onto the R538 to Hazyview
• At the second set of traffic lights (there will be a shopping centre on your right), turn right onto the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park)
• After following the road for 38km, turn left onto a gravel road signposted Lion Sands Sabi Sand
• Drive for 4km, then turn right at the T-junction, and drive for a further 4km to Shaw’s Gate – the entrance to Sabi Sand Game Reserve – where an entrance fee is payable (credit cards accepted)
• Follow the signposted route on to Lion Sands Sabi Sand
• After 2km, turn right at the Lion Sands Sabi Sand sign
• Follow the signposted route on to either Ivory Lodge or River Lodge
• You will come to a control gate closer to the lodge – please sign in and enjoy our unique welcome

Please Note:

• This route is safe to drive; you will pass through rural areas where the locals are friendly
• Please drive carefully, and be aware of village pedestrians, children and domestic animals
• The gate into Sabi Sand Game Reserve opens at 05h00 and closes at 22h00; please let us know if you will be arriving outside of these hours so we can make the necessary arrangements for your entrance
• Once in the reserve, please strictly adhere to the speed limits and afford the animals right of way
• In winter (May to September) afternoon game drives depart at 16h00 and in summer (October to April) at 16h30; should you arrive after a departure, we can organise a link up for you.