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Lion Sands - Private Game Reserve |
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Overview
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The international award winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is ulta 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.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge was awarded third best hotel in the world by Tatler Magazine in 2006 and has been included in their “101 Best Hotels in the World” 2006 & 2007 listings. Ivory Lodge is also a proud member of Virtuoso, the largest exclusive by invitation only travel network group in the world.
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. |
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Bedroom
The Lodge comprises six generously sized privately situated villas, each with a separate living room, heated swimming pool and an open plan en-suite bathroom with an enclosure for the outdoor shower – 6-star luxury in the middle of the bush. The colour scheme of ebony and ivory is interpreted in a modern style, while selected African accessories blend the old world with the new to create Afro-Euro chic. Breathtaking views of the Sabie River, which has flowing water all year around, can be viewed through the oversized windows of your villa or from your private viewing terrace. Baby elephants bathing in the river, zebra, gnu and the large Nile crocodile are the only neighbours you shall see.
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• King size bed with mosquito netting (can be made up as twin bed) |
| • Individual heated plunge pool |
| • Lounge with fireplace |
| • En-suite bathroom |
| • Inside and outside shower |
| • Bath and vanity basin |
| • Private Viewing Deck |
| • Mini-bars |
| • Safes and telephone |
| • Air-conditioning and overhead fans |
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Lounge
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A place to relax next to an open fireplace, read a book or share, whilst savouring a glass of red wine, the stories of the day's safari. The lounge is equipped with a full size fridge stocked with fresh fruits, yoghurts, chocolates and savoury snacks, tea and coffee making facilities, a service hatch to enhance privacy, internet points and a large open wooden fireplace.
The large sliding doors open up onto your viewing deck, which has a spotting scope to assist with getting close to the abundance of game that drinks from the Sabie River in front of the suite. |
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Swimming Pool
| The suites have their own private rim flow plunge pools with magnificent views over the Sabie River, whilst cooling down from the hot African sun, watch animals as they quench their thirst a mere stones throw away.
The pools are lit so taking a swim in the warm summer evenings is a must! |
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Bathroom
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There are six ultra-luxurious suites. Each one at least 30 metres away from its nearest neighbour for absolute privacy. Each one offering an en-suite bathroom with an indoor out door shower.
Each featuring both air-conditioning and ceiling fans so guests have the option of how they would like to cool the interior of their suite against the heat of the african day. |
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Wine Cellar
| Our new premier wine cellar adds a new element to the guest experience.
Our guests are welcome to enjoy a presentation and wine tasting in our cellar, which holds some of South Africa 's most outstanding wines. These can then be ordered to accompany the dinner. |
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Health Spa
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The epitome of every stay at Ivory Lodge is the luxurious care one indulges in at our Lalamuka Health Spa. Our therapists offer most treatments in the privacy of ones suite.
Massages can be done in your courtyard outside where you can become one with nature whilst gazing across the endless wonders of the African bush. (list treatments and prices) |
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Curio Shop
| Ivory Lodge's Curio Shop has an abundant selection of Africa's rich traditions of art and craftsmanship.
Here the most comprehensive collection of original merchandise imaginable has been assembled: jewellery crafted by hand from Africa's precious metals and gems; sculpture for the discerning investor; elegant fashion inspired by the beauty of the bush and quality outdoor gear; home wares and more. |
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Cuisine
| The Lion Sands culinary experience is as diverse and interesting as the African bushveld itself. Janine Hobbs, our Executive Chef, together with her team use imagination, passion and natural flair to produce the most delicious and unique food. Whether it is buffets on the banks of the Sabie River under glittering starlit skies with lions roaring in the distance or fine dining under magical African Acacias, Janine and her Chefs produce the most amazing dishes which carry the exotic flair of local culture.
During your stay you will be offered interesting delights such as Zebra & Black Cherry Potjie, Crocodile Kebabs with a Lemon Butter & Apricot Sauce, Blesbok Fillet stuffed with Peanut Butter & Fresh Coriander or even Baby Quails stuffed with Fresh Figs & Porcini Brie Cheese. The less adventurous can savour Pinotage Marinated Beef Fillet or Cajun Style Spatchcock Chicken. Sticky Chocolate Pudding, Traditional Milk Tarts and fresh fruit are what you can expect if you do have a sweet tooth.
Magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed on game drive with a glass of chilled wine and a platter of South African cheeses, homemade samoosas and, of course, South Africa's traditional spicy beef biltong. All pastries and breads are freshly made daily in the kitchen by the pastry chefs and a freshly baked buttermilk and raison rusk while watching the sun rise puts the cherry on top of a most wonderful African culinary experience. |
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| Guests at Ivory Lodge will encounter something truly original: a cuisine inspired by African flavours yet guided by the Western culinary tradition. Meals can be served out on the wooden decks under the shade of the Mahogany trees, in the intimate dining room where you can watch the staff prepare your meal in the kitchen or in our Traditional Shangaan Boma and last but not least in the privacy of your suite ... Safari Lunches and Bush Dinners can also be arranged on request. |
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