Nestled in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve’s eclectic wilderness lies Lion Sands Private Game Reserve. Here, visitors can experience more than the traditional game drive–observing Africa’s enchanting wildlife in all sorts of new ways. From hippo tours to dinners in the bush, and astronomy lessons to bush walks, Lion Sands Game Reserve takes a holistic approach to Africa’s natural world.
The great thing about Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is there are a handful of accommodations to choose from, and each has fantastic activities included in the rates. There are also additional activities guests can choose from with an extra cost. You can’t go wrong at the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve–here’s proof:
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Astronomy: During the evening game drive, guests are delightfully surprised when the vehicle stops to allow for peaceful and quiet star gazing. Guests hear about astronomy and its association to African folklore, and learn about the solar system as they see it from Africa by their knowledgeable tour guide.
Breakfast in the Bush: No boring restaurant setting here. Guests are taken to a nearby location on the reserve where they can experience a delectable continental breakfast from the comfort of a set table and attentive staff, while watching the resident animals perform their early morning rituals.
Safari Lunch: A picnic is set up upon request by guests who want to enjoy Africa’s exceptional nature during their lunch hours.
Dinner in the Bush: Illuminated by the soft glow of a crackling fire and paraffin lamps, the bush dinner takes place in the ultimate tranquil and romantic setting. As guests reminisce about the adventurous day behind them, chefs prepare sensational meals with the heat from the fire.
Bush Walk: Known throughout South Africa as one of the greatest ways to experience the African bush and its diverse species of wildlife, a bush walk takes visitors through the surrounding eco-systems and opens their eyes to hidden elements of nature. During the tour through the bush, certified and highly-knowledgeable rangers teach participants about the flora and their medicinal purposes in African society, as well as show them how to track animals by their calls and tracks.
Game Drives: Guests enjoy both morning and evening game drives and witness a wide spectrum of different creatures throughout various times of the day. During game drives, there are frequent sightings of lion, cheetah, rhino, elephant, and buffalo, as well as smaller animals such as nile crocodile, and various species of eagles, ducks, owls, pythons, tortoises, lizards, and more. No game drive is ever the same, which makes it one of the most exciting and adventurous African safari tours to take part in while on an African safari vacation.
Hippo Tours: Because the game drives throughout the reserve focus on the interior regions, guests often do not have the chance to witness hippos on game drives. But, on a hippo tour, guests are taken to a nearby river where resident hippos congregate as well as other exotic creatures such as the nile crocodile.
See what I mean when I say you can’t go wrong at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve?


