Lion Sands Narina Lodge is perched among a canopy of 100 year old trees overlooking the Sabie River, in a prime but private game-viewing area of the Kruger National Park.
Head into the bush twice a day in the company of your professional guide and tracker and discover another thriving world. Traversing Narina's private concession also affords guests the unique opportunity of off-road safaris in search of Africa's Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. The maximum number of guests in the open game viewing vehicles is just 6, making this a truly exclusive safari experience.
The perfect complement to the Narina experience is a night out under the stars. But this is no ordinary night. You are suspended beneath the Milky Way, over the African plains below - all on your own. Arrive at sunset to a scrumptious picnic dinner, and spend the hours of dusk fully appreciating the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night.
The style of Narina is that of a luxurious treehouse, where the main areas link to the 9 luxury suites via raised wooden walkways. The thick green foliage beneath the overhanging roof of trees has a particular sound to it.
The suites each afford complete privacy, and whether you choose to spend time at your private plunge pool overlooking the river, reclining on the couch in your lounge, lazing on your bed with a good book, or soaking in a bubble bath, you will not be cheated out of the breathtaking panorama.
Rates Include
3 meals per day; tea/coffee; minibar in room; all soft drinks, a selection of local brand beers, spirits and house wines; 2 daily shared game drives; game drive refreshments/snacks; the Guest Conservation Contribution and Recovery/Rebuilding Levy; Skukuza airport transfers; and the Kruger National Park concession fee are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 16 years and older are welcome. Adult rates apply.
Special Offers
Free Night
Code: SAF-6415
Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 at Lion Sands Narina Lodge in Kruger National Park. Fully Inclusive basis.
Valid: 4 January 2025 - 31 March 2025.
Book Before: 28 March 2025.
Prices on Request
Directions For Drivers
From Johannesburg: The recommended route from Johannesburg is the N12/N4 to Nelspruit, then the R40 from Nelspruit to Hazyview. You then take the R536 from Hazyview towards Paul Kruger Gate.
If you can at this stage, please give the lodge a call on +27 (0) 13 735 8400 when you reach Hazyview so that they know approximately when to expect you at the lodge.
Enter the Kruger National Park at the Paul Kruger Gate, announcing yourselves as guests of Lion Sands, and take the main road to Skukuza Rest Camp. Turn left on the first gravel road which is approximately 8 km from the Kruger main gate, signposted 'Narina 4 km'. Continue on this road for 2 km and turn left at the first junction, the signpost will now read 'Narina 2 km'. Continue along the gravel road until you reach Narina Lodge Reception.
Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE : The Kruger National Park prohibits the use of roads within the Park before the gates are open and once the gates are closed, therefore guests need to plan their arrival and departure times carefully. You cannot arrange to leave the Park before the gates are open, and you must ensure that you arrive at the entrance gate with sufficient time to drive through the Park to reach your destination by the time the gate closes, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter.
January/February: Open 05:30, Close 18:30: March: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: April: Open 06:00; Close 18:00: May to July: Open 06:00, Close 17:30: August/September: Open 06:00, Close 18:00 : October: Open 05:30, Close 18:00: November/December: Open 05:30, Close 18:30
Please note that the maximum speed limit in the Park is 50 km/h for tar roads and 40 km/h for gravel roads.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have a private plunge pool, air conditioning, room fans, a room safe, a personal bar, a telephone, a hair dryer, mosquito netting, and an outdoor and indoor shower.
There is complimentary Wi-Fi in the public areas.
There is a laundry service offered (additional cost).
Visa, MasterCard, Diners and AMEX credit cards are accepted.
Morning and afternoon game drives depart with just 6 guests per vehicle.
Please note that all guests entering the Kruger National Park must produce a valid form of identification (passports for international visitors) at their entry gate with their accommodation reservation vouchers.
A Guest Conservation Contribution has been included within your rate. The proceeds go towards anti-poaching efforts, the community and ecology.
Please be advised that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), terrestrial UAVs, as well as aerial UAVs (or drones) is prohibited for the following reasons:-
1. The lodge is committed to ensuring that all guests and wildlife are not disturbed, where practically possible, by artificial mechanisms of any kind;
2. Security concerns around rhino poaching;
3. The use of recreational drones is prohibited in terms of Section101 of SA Civil Aviation Regulations 2015.
This policy includes their own staff as well as professional photographers.
