Distance from hotel to Kruger Mpumalanga Airprt (MQP), 120 minutes. Distance from hotel to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), 180 minutes.
The international award winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is ultra luxurious, yet simple and uncluttered. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa. Neither word nor photograph can capture the sense of the pure beauty which is breathed in when opening the carved wooden doors leading into this private recluse - arguably the worlds finest suite.
The public areas at Ivory Lodge offers guests the following:
• a private bar with fireplace, a library lounge , well stocked wine cellar, wooden viewing decks, a magnificent River Island Deck built on the river, Lalamuka Health Spa & gymnasium, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.
- Gymnasium
- Health Spa
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Library
- Lounges
- Pool (plunge)
- Wedding Site
- Wine Cellar
Miscellaneous Amenities -wooden viewing decks -curio shop -private lounge with fireplace Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 12:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• Children under the age of 10 years are not permitted.
Maximum Occupancy:
• Villa - 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Villa(*), There are 6 ultra luxurious suites with en-suite bathroom, outdoor & inside shower, courtyard, lounge with fireplace, wooden viewing deck, patio & private plunge pool. The bedroom & bath- room area are air-conditioned and overhead fans cool the bed- rooms and lounges. All rooms have telephone and internet access. The suites are 165 m2 in size and are positioned at least 20 meters apart, being linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. They all have breathtaking views over the Sabie River, a setting where game viewing can be done from the luxury of one's private suite of Africa's finest bedrooms! King size bed with mosquito netting.
(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.
All accommodations include: deck, telephone, shower, safety deposit box, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Lodge Bar, Private lounge and bar in lodge
Dining, Indoor and outside dining areas including open-air outdoor dining (Boma).
FAP PACKAGE 2011-2012
Booking Dates:
• 06/21/2011 - 10/31/2012 Travel Dates: 11/01/2010 - 10/31/2011 11/01/2011 - 10/31/2012
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations.
• Three meals daily.
• Two game drives daily with FGASA qualified ranger and tracker.
• Game drive refreshments and snacks.
• Tea and coffee.
• Laundry.
• Soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines.
Not Included:
• Curio shop purchases
• Health spa treatments.
• Premium brand beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagne.
• Cigars and cigarettes.
• Telephone calls.
• Sabi Sands entrance fees.
• Gratuities.
Inclusions are subject to change.
Package inclusions are subject to change.
What To Bring:
• Anti-malaria precautions (consult your doctor), sunhat, sunglasses, sun block, sturdy comfortable ankle length thick-soled walking boots or track shoes, cameras, binoculars, video camera and spare batteries, lip cream, contact lens solutions and spare glasses and personal medications.
Private Land Rovers:
• The sole use of a Land Rover can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and will be at an additional charge.
What To Wear:
• Winter Months (May-September):
• Very warm insulated parkas or bush jackets for the night safaris.
• Scarves to keep the neck warm.
• Jeans and shorts for every day wear.
• Light sweaters for midday period.
Summer Months (October to April):
• Cool cotton clothing, tee shirts & shirts (preferably in neutral colors) shorts for every day year.
• Swim wear
• Sandals to wear at the Lodge (not essential, but more comfortable).
