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A visit to Lion Sands can completely restore your energy and allow you to truly relax. When you’re right on the Sabie River, watching the animals, surrounded by bush and sky, you really feel like you’ve escaped from the world.
With 5,000 hectares of wilderness in this private concession within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, you can explore off-road, follow in the footsteps of a leopard, track down a herd of elephants, or simply wait for them to come to you.
Lion Sands' Narina Lodge offers a wonderful sense of remoteness and peace. Its nine luxury suites perch on stilts among 100-year-old trees just above the Sabie River. These suites are linked to a spa sala and intimate lodge via elevated walkways. The shared space is enhanced by natural décor and open design, extending out to generously furnished decks. From here, you can watch animals feeding on the opposite bank, engage in social conversations this inevitably stirs, or meditate on the rustling leaves.
The suites are designed to afford complete privacy in a wilderness setting where you can watch animals come down to the river from your pool, deck, bed, and bath. Glass sliding doors and windows open up your sanctuary to the outdoors, while a romantic canopy bed, sink-into-me couches, an egg bath for indulgent relaxation, and a personal bar all enhance the delight of being in Africa – in style.

Time is luxury. We streamline your choices for the perfect safari.
✅ Free travel insurance before 25 March 2026
✅ Expert safari advice in as little as 15 minutes
✅ SAFARI.COM voted Africa's Leading Safari Company in the World Travel Awards 2024 + 2025
✅ Same price as booking direct, with expert care included
✅ With you before, during and after your safari
✅ We handle it all. Flights, transfers, lodging & activities

February 20, 2026
South African Safari
I made a last minute request for assistance on a South African safari. I received three different, and very good options overnight. The agent, Dolan, spent a lot of time with me to answer questions and provide guidance. The service I received was very responsive and professional.
January 6, 2026
I have just booked our trip for June…
I have just booked our trip for June with Dolan S. He has been soooooo wonderful!!!! This made the planning so less stressful! I know we are all set and we are looking forward to our next adventure. This has been an easy process. Highly recommend. AND VERY RESPONSIVE.
November 7, 2025
Great communications from first enquiry to confirming the booking
Dolan was very good at communications and answering my questions. The whole process was simple.
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