FACT SHEET 2017 Lion Sands & The Reserve Pg1 | The Lodges Pg4 | Architectural Layouts Pg6 Transfers Pg10 | Directions Pg13 Lion Sands Ivory Lodge | Patricia 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 | Francois Espag | Tel: +27 (0) 13 735 8400 | Email: [email protected] Lion Sands 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 Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, Lion Sands Game Reserve 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 the famous Treehouse experiences (Chalkley Treehouse, Kingston Treehouse and Kingston Treehouse). Lion Sands Game Reserve is part of the family-owned and operated collection of MORE properties. Lion Sands Tinga Lodge & Narina Lodge are collectively 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 and is 5 minutes from Skukuza airport. Lodges have access to all areas of historical significance in the Kruger National Park. If guests wish to extend their safari experience beyond the concession territory, they have access to the greater Kruger National Park. 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 Ivory Lodge & River Lodge - 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 TInga Lodge & Narina Lodge - Situated in the Southern Kruger National Park, both lodges are 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 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. Guests to Tinga Lodge and Narina Lodge also have the option of visiting historically significant sites. Pg 1 | 2017 version 1 We Create to Inspire Rates Ivory Lodge Rates include: Luxury accommodation, all meals, teas/ coffees, selected beverages (including soft drinks, selected premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes), 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: Cigars and cigarettes, gratuities, telephone, retail store purchases, spa treatments, game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax), Sabi Sand entrance fees, Guest Conservation Contribution 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 fees, Guest Conservation Contribution and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, treehouses, private safaris, cultural village experience). Tinga Lodge & 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 fees, Guest Conservation Contribution and activities not included (golf, helicopter flights, private safaris, cultural village experience). Programme Summer (Sept to April) Programme 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 malaria area and we suggest you discuss anit-malarial prophylaxis 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 Ivory Lodge & River Lodge) Location Travel Time Kilometres Miles Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg 5 hours 490 km 306 miles Hoedspruit Airport 2h 15 min 160 km 99 miles KMIA/MQP Airport, Mbombela (Nelspruit) 1h 45 min 110 km 68.3 miles Hazyview 1 hour 67 km 41.6 miles Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park 45 min 32 km 19.88 miles Skukuza Airport 25 min 12 km 7.45 miles Distance (Lion Sands Tinga Lodge & Narina Lodge) Location Travel Time Kilometres Miles Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg 5 hours 436 km 270 miles Hoedspruit Airport 2h 20 min 148 km 91 miles KMIA/MQP Airport, Mbombela (Nelspruit) 1h 50 min 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 Ivory Lodge & River Lodge Reference Ivory Lodge River Lodge Suites 8 Villas | 1 Two Bedroom Villa (Fish Eagle Villa) 20 Rooms: 12 Luxury / 6 Superior Luxury / 2 River Suites Size of suites Villas: 145m2 / 1560ft2 | Fish Eagle Villa: 325m2 / 3500ft2 L: 66m2/710ft2 | SL: 98m2/1054ft2 | RS: 102m2/1097ft2 Guests 20 40 Children Yes (10 years and older) Yes (10 years and older) Children’s rate Full adult rate apply 10 – 15, 50% of adult rate Children on safari Yes (10 years and older) Yes (10 years and older) Children activities Yes Yes Babysitting Yes, extra cost Yes, extra cost Triple rooms The Fish Eagle Villa Suites (x2) each have an extra bed for a 2 maximum of 6 guests. Single traveller supplement Yes, 50% supplement Yes, 50% supplement Double bed convertible to twin Yes Yes Treehouse/s Yes, ZAR3,850.00 per person sharing (valid to 10 January 2018) Central public pool No Yes (2 pools) Private plunge pool Yes No Air-conditioning Yes Yes Fireplace Yes Yes (public areas only) Room fans Yes Yes Mosquito nets No Yes Outdoor shower Yes Yes, Superior & River Suite only Indoor showers Yes Yes Separate W.C. Yes Yes Free Wi-Fi Yes, in Villas and public areas Yes Satellite television No Yes (public area only) In-room telephone Yes (direct dial) Yes (direct dial) Mobile coverage No Some signal 0-40% (MTN/Vodacom) In room safe Yes Yes Personal bars Yes Yes Telephone Yes Yes Hairdryers Yes Yes Laundry Yes, no extra cost Yes, extra cost Conference facilities No Yes Spa facilities Yes Yes Gym facilities Yes Yes Disabled guests No Yes, with assistance Distance between rooms 20-25m (60-75ft) 0-8m (0-25ft) Flights Yes, daily return Airlink flight between Cape Town International Airport and Skukuza, and twice daily return flights between Johannesburg International Airport and Skukuza.