Overview
Lion Sands Game Reserve is a private game reserve situated within the greater Sabi Sand Game Reserve. It shares open borders with the famous Kruger National Park and is a prime destination for exceptional wildlife sightings. In this conservation area of 5 000 hectares, you will see all of Africa’s iconic species – lion leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra – to mention but a few of the 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird.Lion Sands Game Reserve is privately owned since 1930s and offers the visitors unique and intimate safari experience.
Why Go:
- Less crowded part of Sabi Sands
- Guided walks and night drives
- Can go off-road for a close up animal encounters
- Quality guides offer varied wildlife-viewing activities
- Superb wildlife viewing with abundance of big five
- Four lodges to choose with different themes and budget
Wildlife
Wildlife viewing in Lion Sands Game Reserve is amazing and there are plenty of game drives during the day and night. You can encounter leopards, cheetahs, and the big five up close by driving off-road.
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Scenery
The general landscape is woodland savanna and the vegetation is dense. However, despite the hindrances, sighting animals in Lion Sands Game Reserve is easily and abundant.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve is during the dry winter season, as temperatures remain comfortable and you can view a cluster of animals near water sources.
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Weather & Climate
The dry winter season is during May to September, which is also the best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve.
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Wildlife & Animals
Lion Sands Game Reserve has various species of animals, including the antelope, big five, leopards, and cheetahs. Visitors can spot almost all the animals in a single game drive and can witness the birthing season during summers.
AbundantCommonOccasionalRareNone
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Occasional
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
White Rhino
Occasional
Black Rhino
None
Lion
Common
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
None
Wildlife highlights
Wildlife viewing in Lion Sands Game Reserve is amazing and there are plenty of game drives during the day and night. You can encounter leopards, cheetahs, and the big five up close by driving off-road.
Best time for wildlife viewing
The Dry season, from June to September, is the best time for wildlife viewing in Kapama. Highly recommended are the months of August and September as temperatures are warmer than in mid-winter. It is also the end of a long, dry period and this causes the animals to congregate around known water sources, making sightings even easier.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve is during the dry winter season, as temperatures remain comfortable and you can view a cluster of animals near water sources.
- Best Time to GoMay to September
(Dry season) - High SeasonOctober to March
(It can get a bit busy)
May to September
Dry Season
October to March
It can get a bit busy
April to September
Perfect time for wildlife viewing
April to May
Mild with a little rain
June to August
Chilly right through the day
December to February
Warm and Dry
May to September
- Dry Season – Winter
October to April
- Wet Season – Summer
Weather & Climate
The weather during summer seasons can increase to uncomfortable levels. The rainy season can hinder activities and due to thick vegetation, game viewing can be difficult. During the winter dry season, the vegetation shrinks, making it easier to spot animals.
Climate Chart
- 405-569M / 1,329-1,867Ft
Averages based on 50 years of monthly climate data, taken from 1km² (0.39mi²) interpolated climate surfaces.
© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.
Dry season
- May to September – Winter
The dry winter season is from May to September, which is also the best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve.
Wet season
- October to April – Summer
October to March is the wet summer season and temperatures can increase to uncomfortable levels.
Getting There
Lion Sands Game Reserve is part of the Greater Sabi Sands Game Reserve and there are various flights to the National Park.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
To book your International and local flights, it is best to discuss options with our agents. They will be able to secure best tariffs and match it with your safari dates.
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Getting to Lion Sands Game Reserve by road
The self-drive option is the opportune time for guests to navigate their way through South Africa’s Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces if travelling from Johannesburg. In a road trip of approximately 5 hours, Lion Sands can be reached.
However, it is advised that guests stop overnight along the way to maximize their tour of this part of South Africa.
From Gauteng, take the N12/N4 highway to Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit). Follow the R40 from Mbombela through to White River and on to the R538 which will take you into Hazyview and towards the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park). After 38km turn left onto a gravel road and follow the signposts to Lion Sands Sabi Sand.
Accommodation
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Lion Sands Tinyeleti TreehouseFrom $1751
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Lion Sands Kingston TreehouseFrom $1548
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Lion Sands Chalkley TreehouseFrom $1548
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Lion Sands Tinga LodgeFrom $1486
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Lion Sands Narina LodgeFrom $1486
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Lion Sands Ivory LodgeFrom $2469
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Lion Sands River LodgeFrom $1310
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Tours & Packages
SEEMORE Great African Escapes 2023
09 DaysDestinations visit: Cape Town / Sabi Sands Game Reserve / Victoria Falls
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Enjoy this diverse package ranging from a stay in the Mother city, Cape Town, to the sound of nature and Africa's Big 5 in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, then on wards to the majestic Victoria Falls included in this package.
SEEMORE Romance Of Africa 2023
10 DaysDestinations visit: Cape Town / Kruger National Park / Victoria Falls
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Enjoy this diverse package ranging from a stay in the Mother city, Cape Town, to the sound of nature and Africa's Big 5 in the Kruger National Park, then on wards to the majestic Victoria Falls included in this package.
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