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Lion Sands, Ivory Lodge

Kruger National Park, South Africa [view map]

Style: Boutique bushveld
Setting: Extraordinary plain

SAFARI COLLECTION Set in this most famous of South African parks, you can relax in your hot tub at Ivory Lodge and watch the magnificent wildlife come to you.

Need to know

Rooms: Six villas.
Rates: R4,280–6,580, including all meals and most drinks, transfers to and from Skukuza airport, two game drives every day and other wildlife activities such as escorted bush walks.
Check-out: 11am, but flexible.
Facilities: CD, Internet, direct dial telephone, air-con and open fireplaces. Maxi bar (full-sized bottles) and snacks including biltong, chocolate, nougat and fruit.
Poolside: Each villa has a private pool. There is a telescope for viewing animals from deck.
Children: Over-10s are welcome; an extra bed is available. Over-12s pay the full adult price. A private Land Rover is recommended for family groups.
Also: Guests can having massage and treatments at the hotel's Lalamuka spa or in their villa.

In the know

Our favourite rooms: The villa nearest the river has the best views and a little bit of extra privacy. It's often given to honeymoon couples.
Packing tips: Bring sturdy, ankle-length thick-soled boots for bush walking. Sun cream and a hat are recommended. Bring a warm fleece in winter for night safaris.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Breakfast and lunch are normally served on the lower wooden viewing deck, but lunch can also be served in your villa. Dinner options are fine dining indoors or a buffet in the outdoor boma under the stars. Meals are also be served in the bush.
Dress code: Relaxed and comfortable. Practical clothing for safaris.
Top table: Outside on the deck, under the stars.
Last orders: Lunch is served 1pm–3.30pm; afternoon tea from 4pm; dinner from 7.30pm. The bar closes when the last guest leaves.
Hotel bar: All drinks are included in the room rate except premium brands and champagne.

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