How to get to Lion Sands?

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is accessible in a number of ways, each with a somewhat different cost and convenience factor to consider. Johannesburg Airport and Skukuza Airport have daily flights. The simplest and most practical method to get to Lion Sands is by plane, where they will pick you up at the airport and take you to your preferred lodge.

As an alternative, you can land at Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and travel to Lion Sands by car. Cape Town is just over two hours distant, Durban is an hour and a half away, and Johannesburg is an hour away by commercial aircraft.

Self-driving to the Lion Sands is a very practical and entertaining choice for people with more leisure. It takes almost six hours to drive from Johannesburg to Lion Sands. There are sanitary service stations all along the well-maintained, tarmac route. In actuality, you will spend the majority of your journey on a dual carriageway because to the Maputo Corridor. In South Africa, fuel is never an issue, and Waze and Google Maps will not lead you astray. Roads have fairly good signage, and there is hardly much traffic overall.

Our Travel Experts will be happy to advise you on the best route to Lion Sands Private Game Reserve based on your preferred accommodation, time, and budget.

What kinds of activities are available at Lion Sands?

In order to create an offering of elegant style and adventure that has captured the subtle essence of the Swahili term for journey, safari, the More family has streamlined the menu of activities at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve to include a unique blend of senses and soul.

In addition to providing unparalleled leopard spotting and breathtaking Big 5 game drives throughout the vast wildlife area, Lion Sands offers much more than simply these experiences. Lion Sands is the perfect place to unwind from the stresses of daily life, enter a state of complete present appreciation, and stimulate the senses. Lion Sands has developed specially designed exercises to aid in the recovery of the mind, body, and soul in light of this.

What time of year is ideal for visiting Lion Sands?

Despite being a year-round resort, Lion Sands Game Reserve is nevertheless seasonal. Here are some experiences you may anticipate throughout the year.

The warmer months of November through December are hot and muggy, with either constant rain or afternoon thunderstorms that usually pass before the game vehicles leave. During this period, several young animals are born, most notably the impala lambs, which are stunning yet susceptible to predators.

The months of January through March are often drier and have extremely hot days. During the summer, there are many lovely migratory birds. To avoid the heat, people usually take early morning rides and return early.April: During this fall season, the vegetation begins to shift from dense, lush green bush to a slightly sparser browning bush. The daytime is still pleasant, but the nighttime temperatures begin to drop. In the afternoons, there is a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

May through June: Wintertime brings with it cold temperatures at night and at dawn. Gloves, beanies, scarves, and insulated jackets are appropriate examples of warm apparel. Elephants in large herds are highly mobile. Trees begin to lose their leaves, and the vegetation turns completely brown. Sparser vegetation improves visibility during drives.

Game drives in the early morning and late afternoon are cool during July through September because of the extremely dry conditions in the bush and the extremely cold nighttime temperatures. With adequate visibility and the game concentrating near any water source, game watching is often excellent.

September to October: The dry season peaks in the spring, when there are scorching, dry winds and scant, colorless flora. Since there are not many dams or rivers, there are a lot of game to see, and game watching is generally excellent. There are clear indications of spring and a new rainy season, and the first rains may begin towards the end of October.

ur Adventure in the Wild SafarisTravel Experts will make sure you are in the optimal location to get the most out of your safari experience, regardless of the season you choose.

How might a normal safari day at Lion Sands go?

This is a general overview of what to anticipate from a safari in the Lion Sands. Please be aware that this varies based on your accommodations.

05:00: Get up and start your day!

05:30: Before heading out on safari, usually in an open 4×4 vehicle, have coffee with your ranger and tracker.

9:30: Make your way back to the lodge in time for a delicious breakfast.

11:00: You can frequently go on a bushwalk with an armed tracker, depending on the time of year and where you are staying. This allows you to appreciate the bush’s little treasures.

13:00: Relax and eat your lunch.

16:00: Get together for your game drive in the afternoon.

16:30: Because nocturnal creatures are out to play, your evening game drive promises different sightings than your morning one.

18:00: Sip a G&T and take in the breathtaking sunset.

18:30: Use a spotlight to peer into your nighttime critters’ life.

19:30: Go back and get ready for supper.

20:00: Enjoy food and stories with your ranger around the campfire.

Is there no malaria at Lion Sands?

Regretfully, no. Please be aware that as we are not medical professionals, you should always see your physician about preventing malaria before traveling. Having said that, it is completely feasible to travel to Africa without contracting malaria by using preventative medication.

First tip: Keep mosquitoes away

You will need to make sure that you repel the silent mossy, which is the female mosquito that spreads malaria. Although they can attack at any time of day, they are most active during dawn and dusk. In the mornings and evenings, always wear long sleeves, long pants, and repellant. Please be aware that clothing can bite through the material, thus it will not protect you on its own. To further protect you, the majority of our lodges will have air conditioning, mosquito netting, and screened windows and doors.

Second Piece of Advice: Always Take Anti-Malaria Tablets

Taking prophylactic medications is the most crucial thing you can do to prevent malaria. Please be aware that in order to make sure you take the correct tablet and the exact amount when you enter the malaria area, you must consult your doctor before taking these tablets.

Tip 3: Monitor for Symptoms and Complete Your Medication

Because malaria responds well to early treatment, you should get tested for the disease as soon as you experience any flu-like symptoms. Additionally, continue taking your medications till the end of the course!

Guidelines for Safari Etiquette

Exploring the wilderness and its wildlife on a game drive or bush walk is the high point of any safari in the Greater Kruger National Park. Seeing magnificent wildlife in its natural environment is a fantastic experience, but we do ask that you heed the following advice, which will help to ensure the long-term survival of South Africa’s cherished Kruger National Park.

Please abide by these rules to show consideration for the wildlife and your surroundings: – Retain just photos and memories! Never take natural items out of Kruger Park or any of the reserves, including rocks, flowers, plants, etc. It disturbs the local environment.

Avoid trying to get the attention of the animals by mimicking their sounds, clapping, tossing things, or using any other tactics.

– Do not corner or taunt wild animals. This could result in an erratic and possibly hazardous reaction.

– Off-road driving contributes to erosion in Kruger Park, where the vegetation is extremely delicate. Never go off-road alone; always go with a ranger.

– Observe the animals quietly and without interfering too much with their natural activity, keeping in mind that you are a guest to their natural home. During game drives, chatting loudly will scare the animals away.

– Avoid littering! Throwing litter on the ground is not only unappealing, but it can also poison or strangle birds and animals.

– Fires can kill a lot of animals since the African bush is extremely dry and flammable. Therefore, kindly refrain from smoking during game drives.

– Pay attention to what your driver or guide says about how close you should get to specific wild creatures. Do not demand that they approach the car so you may take a better picture. When a car gets too close, it might impede a hunt or drive animals away from a tasty meal.

Always heed the counsel of your guide; they are the professionals! If you have any questions or concerns, do not be scared to ask them.

Never try to get up to a wild animal, especially if it is close to your resort or campsite and the animals have gotten used to you.

What is Lion Sands’s background?

Guy Aubrey Chalkley founded the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve in 1933. It is a part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park, which together with a few other parks make up South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park. Guy Aubrey Chalkley traveled widely over Africa and was an avid hunter. He happened onto the Kingstown property while on one of these adventures. This stunning property, which was part of the Transvaal Consolidated Lands, was located on the edge of the Kruger National Park. These same grounds will soon serve as the foundation for the now-famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

It is well known that Guy never raised a rifle to an animal in this reserve since he was so devoted to the animals in his immediate vicinity and to the immaculate state of the Kingstown property. On November 25, 1933, Guy paid four thousand pounds and fourteen shillings to Transvaal Consolidated Mines for the

The public first learned about Kingstown in 1978 when John More, who married Guy’s granddaughter Louise Chalkley, constructed two camps: River Lodge and Bush Lodge. The More family focused on keeping Kingstown immaculate even in those early days of very primitive bush operations, when hot water was a luxury.

The family now hires a full-time ecologist to keep an eye on how commerce is affecting the wildness.