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FACT SHEET 2017 Lion Sands & The Reserve Pg1 | The Lodges Pg4 | Architectural Layouts Pg6 Transfers Pg10 | Directions Pg13 Lion Sands Sabi Sand - Ivory Lodge | Patricia Borrageiro | Tel: +27 (0) 13 735 5000 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands Sabi Sand - River Lodge | Jopie Moth | Tel: +27 (0) 13 735 5000 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands Kruger National Park - Tinga Lodge | Francois Espag | Tel: +27 (0) 13 735 8400 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands Kruger National Park - Narina Lodge | Eugene Kotzè | Tel: +27 (0) 13 735 8100 | Email: [email protected] MORE Head Office / Reservations | Tel: +27 (0) 11 880 9992 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.lionsands.com www.more.co.za Unique Selling Points Lion Sands Sabi Sand - Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Lion Sands Sabi Sand is the only Reserve in South Africa to offer a safari in both the Sabie and Sand River ecosystems. The Reserve is family owned and managed by the 4th generation More Family. Their grandfather was one of the founding members of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin in 1948 instilling a long history of community and conservation. There is a unique programme of activities for guests to tailor-make their stay including our famous Chalkley & Kingston Treehouse experiences. Part of the family-owned and operated collection of MORE properties. Lion Sands Kruger National Park - Lion Sands Kruger National Park is one of only seven private concessions in the Kruger National Park. A 5,000 hectare (12,500 acre) private concession with the highest concentration of Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis) in South Africa. It is the only private reserve with access to both the Sabie and Sand rivers enhancing diversity of game viewing; 5 minutes from Skukuza airport. Access to all areas of historical significance in the Kruger National Park. Access to the greater Kruger National Park if guests request to extend their safari experience beyond the concession territory. There is a unique programme of activities for guests to tailor-make their stay including our famous Tinyeleti Treehouse experiences. Part of the family-owned and operated collection of MORE properties. Best Time to Travel An all-year-round safari destination where the variation in experience is temperature-related rather than safari related as we do not have any significant migratory species. The best bird-watching period is from October to April. Location Lion Sands Sabi Sand - Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Wildtuin with 65,000 hectares (160,600 acres) of arguably Africa’s most pristine Big 5 territory. GPS: Ivory Lodge / 24° 58’ 24.1” S / 31° 31’ 46.5” E; River Lodge / 24° 58’ 16.9” S / 31° 31’ 55.4” E Lion Sands Kruger National Park - Situated in the Southern Kruger National Park. The two lodges, Narina and Tinga are both located on the banks of the Sabie River. GPS: Narina Lodge - 24°57’43.41” S / 31°33’46.51” E Tinga Lodge - 24°58’16.94” S / 31°35’0.54” E Activities Lion Sands Sabi Sand - Morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles, bush walks, bird watching, astronomy, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, river walks, hippo tours, safari lunches, wildlife lectures, treehouses, boma dinners, wellness treatments, local village experiences. Lion Sands Kruger National Park - Morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles, bush walks, bird watching, astronomy, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, river walks, hippo tours, safari lunches, wildlife lectures, treehouse, boma dinners, wellness treatments, visits to historically significant sites, local village experiences. Pg 1 | 2017 version 1 We Create to Inspire Rates - Lion Sands Sabi Sand Ivory Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas/ coffees, selected local beverages (including soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines), two game drives daily, game drive refreshments and snacks, Skukuza Airport transfers, specified safari activities, laundry, maxi bar (selected items) and wifi (guest areas). Rates exclude: Premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes, cigars and cigarettes, gratuities, telephone, retail store purchases, spa treatments, game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax), Sabi Sand entrance/ conservation fees and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, treehouses, private safaris, cultural village experience). River Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, selected local beverages (including soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines, mini bar, wifi (guest areas), two game drives daily, game drive refreshments and snacks, Skukuza Airport transfers and specified safari activities. Rates exclude: Laundry, premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes, cigars and cigarettes, gratuities, telephone, retail store purchases, spa treatments, game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax), Sabi Sand entrance/conservation fees, and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, treehouses, private safaris, cultural village experience). Rates - Lion Sands Kruger National Park Tinga Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, selected local beverages (including soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines, mini bar, wifi (guest areas), two game drives daily, game drive refreshments and snacks, Skukuza Airport transfers and specified safari activities. Rates exclude: Laundry, premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes, cigars and cigarettes; gratuities, telephone, retail store purchases, spa treatments, game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax), Kruger National Park entrance/conservation fees and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, private safaris, cultural village experience). Narina Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees, selected local beverages (including soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines, mini bar, wifi (guest areas), two game drives daily, game drive refreshments and snacks, Skukuza Airport transfers and specified safari activities. Rates exclude: Laundry, premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes, cigars and cigarettes; gratuities, telephone, retail store purchases, spa treatments, game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax), Kruger National Park entrance/conservation fees and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, private safaris, cultural village experience ). Programme Summer (Sept to April) Programme - Lion Sands Game Reserve Winter (May to August) 05h00 Wake up call 06h00 05h30 Tea / coffee and game drive departs 06h30 08h30 Game drive returns, then breakfast / brunch is served 09h30 At leisure Bush walk or activities of personal preference At leisure 13h00 Lunch 13h00 16h00 High tea 15h30 16h30 Game drive departs 16h00 19h30 Game drive returns and dinner follows 19h00 Pg 2 | 2017 version 1 We Create to Inspire Malaria Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low risk malaria area and we suggest you discuss this with your health practitioner before travelling. Weather The average mean rainfall for the year is 350mm, with most rainfall occurring during mid-summer (November - February). The rainfall generally occurs in the form of thunderstorms where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours. The mean average maximum temperatures range from 24.5°C/76°F in July to 31.5°C/88.7°F in January with the mean monthly minimum occurring in July at a temperature of 8.5°C/47.5°F Access By Air: Airlink has a daily return flight into Skukuza Airport from Cape Town International Airport, and twice daily return flights from Johannesburg International Airport. Transfers between Skukuza Airport and the Lion Sands Game Reserve Lodge of choice are conducted in open safari vehicles by a representative of Lion Sands. Airlink has made provision for excess luggage storage should passengers be connecting on a charter hop to one of the Sabi Sand Reserves where luggage restrictions apply. By Road: The driving time from Johannesburg is approximately 4.5 to 5 hours but we suggest if you are driving that you spend a night, en-route, along the Panorama route at any of the several mountain and or country lodges in this area ensuring you arrive fresh and ready for an incredible safari experience. Our reservations team can send you detailed information on both flight and self-drive access options. Distance (Lion Sands Sabi Sand to) Location Travel Time Kilometres Miles Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg 5 hours 490 km 306 miles Hoedspruit Airport 2h 15min 160 km 99 miles KMIA/MQP Airport, Mbombela (Nelspruit) 1h 45min 110 km 68.3 miles Hazyview 1 hour 67 km 41.6 miles Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park 45 minutes 32 km 19.88 miles Skukuza Airport 25 minutes 12 km 7.45 miles Distance (Lion Sands Kruger National Park to) Location Travel Time Kilometres Miles Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg 5 hours 436 km 270 miles Hoedspruit Airport 2h 20min 148 km 91 miles KMIA/MQP Airport, Mbombela (Nelspruit) 1h 50min 97 km 60 miles Hazyview 1 hour 60 km 38 miles Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park 20 min 16 km 10 miles Skukuza Airport 5 min 3 km 1.8 miles Pg 3 | 2017 version 1 We Create to Inspire Reference Table - Lion Sands Sabi Sand Reference Ivory Lodge River Lodge Suites 8 Villas; 1 two bed Villa (Fish Eagle Villa) 20 Rooms: 12 Luxury / 6 Superior Luxury / 2 River Suites Size of suites Villa: 165m2 / 1780ft2 | 2 bed Villa: 325m2 / 3500ft2 L: 66m2 / 710ft2 SL: 98m2 / 1054ft2