FACT SHEET 2018/2019 Lion Sands & The Reserve Pg1 | Transfers Pg3 | Directions Pg5 | Architectural Layouts Pg7 Reference Tables Pg13 Lion Sands Ivory Lodge | Ronnie Borrageiro | Tel: +27 (0)87 980 4228 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands River Lodge | Jopie Moth | Tel: +27 (0)13 735 5000 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands Tinga Lodge | Nadia Swart | Tel: +27 (0)13 735 8400 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands Narina Lodge | Lodrey Makhukhula | 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 is the only private game reserve rooted in both the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park • Lion Sands Kruger National Park is one of only seven private park concessions, and protects 5 000ha (12 500ac) of pristine wilderness, as well as sites of cultural and historical significance • Lion Sands is family owned and operated by the fourth-generation More Family – their grandfather was one of the founders of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Sabi Sand Wildtuin) established in 1948, and instilled a legacy of community and conservation • Lion Sands, fed by the perennial Sabie River, conserves an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, and its four luxury riverside lodges – Ivory, River, Tinga, and Narina – are ideally located for spotting animals coming down to the water to drink • All four lodges are within 12km (7mi) of Skukuza Airport • The reserve offers a unique programme of activities for guests to tailor-make their stay, including the iconic Treehouse experiences (Chalkley Treehouse, Kingston Treehouse, and Tinyeleti Treehouse) About the Lodges Ivory Lodge: On the Sabi Sand side, the contemporary-style lodge is built of concrete, timber, glass, and steel to meld into the landscape. Its eight one-bedroom Villas and one two-bedroom family Fish Eagle Villa offer unparalleled luxury in peaceful refuge. Each has a private lounge, plunge pool, and viewing deck. Fish Eagle Villa, in addition, incorporates a private spa and gym, lap pool, firepit deck and star jetty, and comes with a butler, personal chef, field guide, and open safari vehicle. River Lodge: On the Sabi Sand side, River offers a sophisticated interpretation of the traditional safari lodge, with an emphasis on clean lines, optimised natural light, and contemporary décor. This creates a feel of lived-in luxury, and guests are invited to make themselves at home. River Lodge comprises eight Luxury Rooms, six Superior Luxury Rooms, and four private River Suites further away from the main lodge – each with their own private plunge pool, and one with a second children’s bedroom. A shared guest pool is located off the main lodge area. Tinga Lodge: On the Kruger Park side, the lodge is a contemporary take on the colonial-style homestead. It captures the romance of the pioneer days, but offers considerable more luxury in its bold and sophisticated spaces. Its nine Suites and one two-bedroom Hi’Nkweni Villa occupy private spots along the riverbank. Each has its own viewing deck and pool, in addition to the main lodge. Hi’Nkweni, being entirely self-contained, also comes with a butler, personal field guide, and open safari vehicle. Narina Lodge: On the Kruger Park side, the lodge, perched on stilts amongst a canopy of 100-year-old trees, reflects its surrounds with organic chic décor, creating an air of relaxation. The main lodge connects, via raised wooden walkways, to nine separate Suites – each built to take advantage of the serene river views from its pool, deck, as well as bed and bath. Pg 1 Location Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and River Lodge: Both lodges are located in the south of the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which protects 65 000ha (160 600ac) of, arguably, Africa’s most pristine Big Five territory. GPS co-ordinates: 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 Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge: Situated in the south of the Kruger National Park which, covering nearly two million hectares, is home to more mammal species than any other game reserve on the continent. GPS co-ordinates: Narina Lodge 24°57’43.41”S | 31°33’46.51”E; Tinga Lodge 24°58’16.94”S | 31°35’0.54”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 Info: Malaria Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area, and we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting. Rates Ivory Lodge Rates include: Accommodation in a private Villa*; in-room maxi-bar; laundry; Wi-Fi (all areas); all meals, including afternoon tea; all premium beverages and a premium wine list; two game drives per day, with refreshments and snacks; other standard activities; Skukuza Airport transfers Rates exclude: Telephone calls; gratuities; cigars and cigarettes; Onelife MORE Boutique purchases; spa treatments and products; Sabi Sand Game Reserve entrance fee and guest conservation contribution (GCC); additional activities; flights, landing fees, and transfers (other than Skukuza Airport transfers) *Fish Eagle Villa has its own butler, chef, dedicated field guide, and open safari vehicle to access to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve River Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation; in-room minibar (selected complimentary items); Wi-Fi (all areas); all meals, including afternoon tea; teas/coffees and selected local beverages (including soft drinks, beers, spirits, and house wines); two game drives per day, with refreshments and snacks; other standard activities; Skukuza Airport transfers Rates exclude: Telephone calls; laundry; gratuities; cigars and cigarettes; imported and premium-brand beers, spirits, cellar wines, and champagnes; Onelife MORE Boutique purchases; spa treatments and products; Sabi Sand Game Reserve entrance fee and guest conservation contribution (GCC); additional activities; flights, landing fees, and transfers (other than Skukuza Airport transfers) Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge Rates include: Accommodation in a luxury Suite or a private Villa*; in-room minibar (selected complimentary items); Wi-Fi (guest areas); all meals, including afternoon tea; teas/coffees and selected local beverages (including soft drinks, beers, spirits, and house wines); two game drives per day, with refreshments and snacks; other standard activities; Skukuza Airport transfers Rates exclude: Telephone calls; laundry; gratuities; cigars and cigarettes; imported and premium-brand beers, spirits, cellar wines, and champagnes; Onelife MORE Boutique purchases; spa treatments and products; Kruger National Park entrance fees and guest conservation contributions (GCCs); additional activities; flights, landing fees, and transfers (other than Skukuza Airport transfers) *Tinga’s Hi’Nkweni Villa has its own butler, dedicated field guide, and open safari vehicle Activities Standard Activities • Game Drives: in open safari vehicles, head out each day at sunrise and again in the late afternoon to find the reserve’s many fascinating diurnal and nocturnal animals; private game drives available to guests of Fish Eagle and Hi’Nkweni Villas • Bush Walks: are after-breakfast walks on the wild side immersing guests in the bush, and tailored to their area/s of interest i.e. mammals, birds, insects, plants, geology, etc. • Hippo Experience: a short drive after breakfast to the Hippo Pools, where guests spend time observing these fascinating animals from the Sabie riverbank Pg 2 • Wildlife Lectures: are short nature talks giving guests further insights into the animals seen on safari and the natural surrounds, and presented when the weather is unsuitable for safari activities • Local Community Experience: guests visit and roll up their sleeves to help out with More Community Trust’s development programmes, which empower local communities with access to basic education, childcare, skills development, and fresh water • Stargazing: an astral safari across the Southern African sky, as part of evening game drives or bush dinners (weather permitting), showing guests the planets and constellations Additional Activities* • A Night in a Treehouse: the million-star Chalkley, Kingston, and Tinyeleti Treehouses are the ultimate bush bedrooms, where romantics, adventurers and solitude seekers alike can discover the magic of an African night in the open • Spa and wellness: body, skin and grooming treatments, with organic Africology products, are offered in the lodges’ Spa or Sala by expert therapists; yogis will also find no better spot for a few sun salutations (mats on loan from the lodges) • Shopping: Onelife MORE Boutique, at each of the lodges, offers a range of proudly African-produced and high-end clothing, accessories, art, and mementos – as well as everyday necessities • Helicopter Flights: operated by the Mpumalanga Helicopter Company, take guests on exhilarating flips over the gorges, rivers, waterfalls, and dramatic rock formations