Perfect blend of style and experience

Narina Lodge is situated in South Africa's Kruger National Park – the only private game reserve rooted in both the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. The Sabie River forms a natural boundary between its two sides. Narina Lodge is on the Kruger National Park side. The lodge is constructed on stilts, unobtrusively blending between the riverine trees on the banks of the Sabie River. The main lounge, bar, wine cellar and library are decorated in a true African Safari style, with some furnishings huddled around the fireplace and the rest making full use of the open-sided section, which becomes the extensive viewing deck.

Just nine spacious thatched suites are connected to the main building by raised wooden walkways. Each suite is fully air-conditioned with mini bars and personal safes. The en-suite bathrooms have double vanities, outdoor showers and large free-standing bath tubs with views of the river. The bedrooms open onto private viewing decks and secluded plunge pools.

Activities at Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Staying at Lion Sands Narina Lodge gives you the perfect opportunity to spot the Big Five in the Lion Sands’ Kruger National Park concession. Safaris are organized twice daily. Lion Sands Narina Lodge is a very popular place to go on safari, and with good reason: the field guides, who will join you during your safari adventure, are passionate, well-trained and experienced. This area is also known for its frequent leopard sightings. Furthermore, you may participate in after-breakfast bush walks, wildlife lectures, bush dinners, stargazing (during game drives and bush dinners) and local community experiences. Narina Lodge also has a spa sala offering a range of treatments at the hands of expert therapists with natural and ethically formulated Africology products. Absolutely unique is the option to sleep out under the stars in one of the Lion Sands tree houses (optional and at an additional cost).

Lion Sands Narina special offers

'Stay, pay' special offers at Narina

Enjoy more time in the wild at no extra cost. Book a longer stay at Narina Lodge and take advantage of our extended 'Stay, Pay' offers.

Between 1 November and 19 December 2026, between 4 January and 31 March 2027 and again from 4 January to 31 March 2028, you can stay 3 nights and pay for just 2.

A stay 4, pay 3 offer is applicable between 1 June and 31 October 2026, between 1 April and 31 May 2027, between 1 October and 19 December 2027, and between 1 April and 31 May 2028 2027.

This special is valid for new bookings only, based on full adult sharing and single rates. It does not apply to children's discounted rates and may not be combined with any other special offers.

Honeymoon special rate

Are you looking to visit Sabi Sands with your significant other? Lion Sands offers a reduced rate for newlyweds. Spend three nights at Lion Sands Narina Lodge and one of the happy couple gets 50% off the accommodation price! This special offer is valid between 4 January and 19 December 2026, and between 4 January and 19 December 2027. This special rate may not be combined with any other special.

Tripadvisor comments Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Breathtaking experience! The lodge is absolutely stunning, and has been very well looked after. We especially loved that it was a thatched lodge. The rooms are next level with the most incredible views. Private pool, outside shower plus a bath and indoor shower overlooking the sabi River. The food was unbelievably good, the chefs deserve a huge round of applause.

Maxine E

It was a fantastic experience both as a lodge and for game interaction. No promises, but multiple views of all Big 5 within the first 24 hours. The guide and tracker were friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and fun!

John D from San Antonio, Texas