Private villa · Lion Sands Game Reserve
Fish Eagle Villa
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Sabie Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, South Africa Part of Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Guests
- 6
Your private base
About this villa
Fish Eagle Villa gives you your own private piece of Africa, between the bush and the river. They say if you sit long enough in the same spot you’ll see a little something of all creatures great and small as they gather at the water.
Fish Eagle Villa has more than enough space to spread out and make yourself completely at home. Two en-suite bedrooms can sleep four adults and another two children, each on an extra single bed in their parent’s rooms. The Villa can also be booked in conjunction with the two-sleeper Bateleur Villa, allowing all eight guests to enjoy Fish Eagle’s exclusive facilities.
Along with an outdoor shower, the two bathrooms each have a freestanding bath and a large rain shower, as well as a double vanity.
Between a knot of jackal berry trees on the banks of the Sabie, this two-bedroom Villa offers luxury and personalised service.
Two en-suite bedrooms can sleep four adults and another two children each on an extra single bed in their parent’s rooms. Meanwhile, an open-plan living place (including kitchen, dining and lounge area) leads out to the patio, fire-pit, viewing deck, lap pool, and stargazing jetty. All spaces have been carefully designed to bring people together. Take a few hours for yourself downstairs in your private spa and gym.
Before you arrive
Villa details
Amenities
- Family
- Children Activities
- Double Bed Converted To Twins
- Mosquito Nets
- Air Conditioning
- Room Fans
- Indoor Shower
- Personal Bar
- In-Room Safe
- In-Room Telephone
- Hairdryers
- Free Wifi
- Spa Facilities
- Gym Facilities
- Kosher Dining
- Mastercard Visa Amex Diners
- Suitable For Disabled Guests
- Central Guest Pool
About the Lodge
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 maxi bars 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.
Lodge Features
- 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)
Location
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
Weather
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.
Best Time to Travel
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
Health - Malaria
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.
At your pace
Experiences included in the stay
Fish Eagle Villa
Fish Eagle Villa gives you your own private piece of Africa, between the bush and the river. They say if you sit long enough in the same spot you'll see a little something of all creatures great and small as they gather at the water.
Fish Eagle Villa has more than enough space to spread out and make yourself completely at home. Two en-suite bedrooms can sleep four adults and another two children, each on an extra single bed in their parent’s rooms. The Villa can also be booked in conjunction with the two-sleeper Bateleur Villa, allowing all eight guests to enjoy Fish Eagle’s exclusive facilities.
Along with an outdoor shower, the two bathrooms each have a freestanding bath and a large rain shower, as well as a double vanity.
Between a knot of jackal berry trees on the banks of the Sabie, this two-bedroom Villa offers luxury and personalised service.
Two en-suite bedrooms can sleep four adults and another two children each on an extra single bed in their parent’s rooms. Meanwhile, an open-plan living place (including kitchen, dining and lounge area) leads out to the patio, fire-pit, viewing deck, lap pool, and stargazing jetty. All spaces have been carefully designed to bring people together. Take a few hours for yourself downstairs in your private spa and gym.
The setting
Location and arrival
- Location
- Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Sabie Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, South Africa
- Destination
- Lion Sands Game Reserve
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.
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