Lion Sands Narina Lodge

Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa - Premier 5

We are always surprised at how a visit to Narina can completely restore our energy and allow us to take a breath and relax. When you're right on the Sabie River, watching the animals, surrounded by bush and sky, you really feel like you've escaped from the world. With 5000 hectares of wild bush in this private concession within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, you can go exploring off-road and follow the footsteps of the leopard, track down a herd of elephant or simply wait for them to come to you.

Narina Lodge has nine private suites, making it a very personal experience. Like the bird it was named after (the narina trogon), the lodge is unobtrusive, yet undeniably beautiful, blending perfectly with the riverine forest vegetation. The main deck is on stilts overlooking the Sabie River, and the suites are connected by an elevated wooden walkway. The lodge comprises nine suites.

Our staff are often called mind readers, sometimes saints and quite frequently invited to go back home with our guests (an invitation which they politely decline). They make it possible for guests to surrender, with every need taken care of and the guests' comfort their first priority.

Life at Narina has a timeless quality, where you can get lost in a moment, and take the time to really explore this piece of Africa on the banks of the Sabie River. If you want to escape from real life, Narina is where you need to go. Narina is subtle, sophisticated and serene – it's an escape that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.