Overview
Tour Overview
South Africa Safari: Ivory Lodge at Lion Sands blends luxury with adventure in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Each suite offers a private plunge pool and breathtaking river
Day by Day
Itinerary
Fly into Skukuza Airport and Transfer to Sabi Sands
Day 1Fly into Skukuza Airport and Transfer to Sabi Sands Fly into Skukuza Airport and Transfer to Sabi Sands After touching down at Skukuza Airport, you’ll be transferred to the luxurious Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. Settle into your stunning suite, take a moment to unwind, and prepare for the adventure ahead. Your private lounge, patio, deck, and pool invite you to relax while the attentive staff caters to your every need. Whether it’s your favourite champagne stocked in the minibar or your go-to shirt freshly washed and pressed, everything is taken care of to ensure your stay is effortless. As the afternoon rolls in, embark on your first Big 5 game drive through the legendary Sabi Sands with sundowners. Dining at Ivory Lodge is an experience in itself. Your table is set wherever you desire. Each meal is a journey featuring dishes and wines that bring fresh flavours to your palate. Every dietary requirement and craving is satisfied. Main Destination: Lion Sands Game Reserve (Sabi Sands) Best Time To Go May to September (Dry season) High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy) Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain) Accommodation: Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Lion Sands GR (Sabi Sands) +15 Photos +14 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded) Day 2-3Explore Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Stay in a Treehouse Explore Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Stay in a Treehouse Over days 2 and 3
Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Hoedspruit
Day 4Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Hoedspruit Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Hoedspruit If time allows, savour one last morning game drive before your flight, followed by a delicious bush breakfast. Afterwards, you’ll be transferred to Skukuza Airport for your onward journey, carrying with you unforgettable safari memories. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Viatu, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommo
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
From our first impressions of Viatu which came from viewing their excellent website, through the online planning process, follow up planning calls with our agent (the wonderful Mardi) and finally the communication throughout the trip, we...
We got a very nice itinerary for our trip to Namibia created by Simone which didn't need any alterations according to our specs. Arriving in Windhoek the car was ready and in a very good state, the lodges and campsites where amazing, even...
Everything was perfect - organisation, pacing, hotels. We (my boyfriend and I) got jimny for travelling. We really did not like the car as its very wobbly (but some people apparently really like it). Obviously not a fault on the side of...
Viatu and especially Mardi have been amazing in putting together this trip, accomodating all our special requests and all of that very last minute. The lodges were stunning, and the staff super friendly. We loved every minute.
Namibia is a beautiful country and its very uncomplicated to stay there. People are very friendly and helpful. Just enjoy the beautiful nature and let things happen. We definitiv come back.
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