Where is Narina Lodge and how do I get there?

On Lion Sands’ private Kruger concession along the Sabie River. Most guests fly into Skukuza Airport and continue by a ~15-minute road transfer to the lodge.

What are the suites and facilities like?

Nine spacious, stilted suites with private plunge pools and river-view decks, plus indoor and outdoor showers. A calm spa and elevated lounge open to sweeping Sabie River views; Wi-Fi and in-suite charging are provided.

What safari activities are offered?

Expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives using exclusive concession roads, with year-round Big Five and excellent birding. Enjoy sundowners, boma dinners, private deck dining and, by arrangement, the Tinyeleti Treehouse sleepout.

What should I know about park regulations?

Activities operate under SANParks rules for private concessions inside Kruger. Your guide will brief you on specifics for the season and conditions.

Is Narina suitable for families or photographers?

Minimum age is typically 16+ years. Photographers benefit from low-density sightings, private deck space and the Creative Lab to turn images into keepsakes.

Narina Lodge

Perched on stilts beneath century-old trees along the Sabie River, Narina Lodge rests on Lion Sands’ private concession inside Kruger National Park. Nine spacious suites each feature a private plunge pool and deck above the river, plus indoor and outdoor showers. A calm spa and stilted main areas open to sweeping river views. Twice-daily game drives with expert guides deliver year-round Big Five and exceptional birding, with low-density sightings from this intimate, riverside base retreat.

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Relaxation deck with daybeds at Lion Sands Narina Lodge, river view lounging, Greater Kruger South Africa

Quick facts
Private concession
9 suites
Plunge pools
Sabie River
16+ years

Sunken fire deck at sunset facing the Sabie River, Lion Sands Narina Lodge, Greater Kruger

Highlights & Activities.

Morning and afternoon game drives with highly qualified guides trace riverine forest and open clearings for Big Five and prolific birdlife. Between drives, book indulgent spa treatments, relax in the bar lounge and library, or cool off in your suite’s private plunge pool above the Sabie. Evenings bring boma or bush dinners, private deck dining, sundowner stops and easy stargazing. Photographers can use the Creative Lab to turn images into keepsakes, while the optional Tinyeleti Treehouse offers a magical sleepout. Complimentary Wi-Fi, in-suite charging, and picnic breakfasts or flexible picnic lunches keep things effortless.

Leopard sighting near Lion Sands Narina Lodge, Greater Kruger, South Africa, luxury safari wildlife viewing

Region information.

Lion Sands Game Reserve uniquely spans Sabi Sand and Kruger; Narina sits on its private concession inside Kruger National Park along the perennial Sabie River. The reserve protects 12,400 ha with 10.5 km of exclusive river frontage, supporting the Big Five, 150 mammal species and 500+ birds, with renowned leopard viewing. Wildlife here is non-migratory, so safaris excel year-round, shifting with seasons rather than location. Game drives use exclusive concession roads and follow park regulations. Access is effortless via Skukuza Airport, around 15 minutes from Narina, with warm, storm-lit summers and mild, dry winters.