Overview
Why Go
- Less crowded part of Sabi Sands
- Guided walks and night drives
- Can go off-road for a close up animal encounters
- Quality guides offer varied wildlife-viewing activities
- Superb wildlife viewing with abundance of big five
- Four lodges to choose with different themes and budget
Wildlife
Wildlife viewing in Lion Sands Game Reserve is amazing and there are plenty of game drives during the day and night. You can encounter leopards, cheetahs, and the big five up close by driving off-road. More About the Wildlife
Scenery
The general landscape is woodland savanna and the vegetation is dense. However, despite the hindrances, sighting animals in Lion Sands Game Reserve is easily and abundant.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve is during the dry winter season, as temperatures remain comfortable and you can view a cluster of animals near water sources. More About the Best Time to Visit
Weather & Climate
The dry winter season is during May to September, which is also the best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve. More About the Weather and Climate
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Wildlife & Animals
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Hippo
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Buffalo
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
Common -
White Rhino
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Black Rhino
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Lion
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Leopard
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Cheetah
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Hyena
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Wild Dog
None
IUCN Red List Status Vulnerable
- LC
- NT
- VU
- EN
- CR
- EW
- EX
Least Concern
Current Population Trend:
Wildlife highlights
Best time for wildlife viewing
Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve is during the dry winter season, as temperatures remain comfortable and you can view a cluster of animals near water sources.
May to September
Dry Season – Winter
October to April
Wet Season – Summer
Weather & Climate
The weather during summer seasons can increase to uncomfortable levels. The rainy season can hinder activities and due to thick vegetation, game viewing can be difficult. During the winter dry season, the vegetation shrinks, making it easier to spot animals.
Climate Chart
- 405-569M / 1,329-1,867Ft© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.
Dry season
- May to September – WinterThe dry winter season is from May to September, which is also the best time to visit Lion Sands Game Reserve.
Wet season
- October to April – SummerOctober to March is the wet summer season and temperatures can increase to uncomfortable levels.
Getting There
Lion Sands Game Reserve is part of the Greater Sabi Sands Game Reserve and there are various flights to the National Park.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
To book your International and local flights, it is best to discuss options with our agents. They will be able to secure best tariffs and match it with your safari dates.
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Getting to Lion Sands Game Reserve by road
The self-drive option is the opportune time for guests to navigate their way through South Africa’s Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces if travelling from Johannesburg. In a road trip of approximately 5 hours, Lion Sands can be reached.
However, it is advised that guests stop overnight along the way to maximize their tour of this part of South Africa.
From Gauteng, take the N12/N4 highway to Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit). Follow the R40 from Mbombela through to White River and on to the R538 which will take you into Hazyview and towards the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park). After 38km turn left onto a gravel road and follow the signposts to Lion Sands Sabi Sand.
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Accommodation
Your Budget
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