LION SANDS 1933 LODGE
Greater Kruger, Mpumalanga & Limpopo,
"You have to know your roots in order to find your wings." This was a favoured adage of Guy Aubrey Chalkley, who purchased this pristine tract of bush back in 1933. With his prescient gift Chalkley, great-grandfather of the current owners Robert & Nick More, both rooted his descendents and gave their imagination flight - used to admirable effect in the design of their unpretentious family bush home. Located on a prime spot (where Chalkley liked to sit and write), on the shaded banks of the Sabie River, large glass windows and sliding doors create a seamless connection with the romantic bushveld setting.
The look is classic-contemporary; the feel au naturel, with muted tones and textures to blend with the bush surrounds. It's sophisticated, ideal for the globetrotter used to luxury, yet a great destination for kids, with a specially-designed children's area with an interleading room for the au-pair. After all, 1933 was designed by an African family that has been at home in this unspoilt wilderness for almost a century, and knows how to commune and live in perfect harmony with it.
Location: Lion Sands Private Reserve, Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
Sleeps: 8 adults in 4 doubles and up to 8 children (plus au pair) in kid's room.
All four spacious suites enjoy private river views; one of adjoins the main living area while the other three are separate units linked with raised wooden walkways. Bathrooms are equally inviting, with elegant tubs and outdoor showers. All rooms have mostquito nets, A/C and stocked mini bars (stock included in rate).
Living Areas:
The lounge, furished with comfy, oversized chairs, opens onto a large, wraparound wooden deck and lap-size swimming pool. An equally natural gathering place is the kitchen, which opens onto a dining area that's equally suited to informal family meals or a banquet affair and leads onto the wooden deck. The lodge also has a library/TV lounge with internet connectivity.
Outdoor:
The timber deck, with various seating areas, and lap-size swimming pool overlook the perennial Sabie River. There is a private boma area, as well as a gymnasium, sauna and well-stocked wine cellar.
Other:
Services & Security: Fully serviced daily. Guests can create their own menu, prepared by their private chef, and own itinerary, with game drives undertaken in their own open-topped vehicle with private game guide - morning and evening game drives or bush walks are part of your daily programme. Special attention is provided to families with children, with tailormade game drive times and activities provided to keep the children educated and entertained. These services are included in the rate, as are all local beverages and house wines, laundry and Skukuza airport transfers (25 minutes away).
Neighbourhood: Lion Sands 1933 is located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, renowned for is great game viewing and the habituation of its wildlife, allowing for close-up animal encounters. The Sabi Sand forms part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a vast unfenced area of wildlands incorporating the famous Kruger National Park. The location of Lion Sands, overlooking the perennial Sabie River, provides exceptional game viewing, particularly in dryer months (May-September) when animals are drawn to the river to slake their thirst.
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