Lion Sands Narina Lodge is located in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and it is the only private game reserve that is part of both the Sabi Sand Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. The Sabie River serves as a natural barrier between its two sides. Narina Lodge is located on the Kruger National Park side. The resort is built on stilts, seamlessly fitting in with the riverine trees on the banks of the Sabie River. The main lounge, bar, wine cellar, and library are all arranged in a genuine African Safari manner, with some furniture packed around the fireplace and the rest making full advantage of the open-sided section that doubles as an expansive viewing deck.
Only nine spacious thatched suites are linked to the main house via high wooden walkways. Each suite is fully air-conditioned, with minibars and personal safes. The en-suite bathrooms have double vanities, outdoor showers, and enormous free-standing bathtubs with river views. The bedrooms lead to individual viewing terraces and hidden plunge pools.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge includes nine individual suites, providing a more personalized experience. The lodge, like the bird after which it is named (the narina trogon), is discreet yet unquestionably lovely, blending in seamlessly with the riverine forest vegetation. The main deck is on stilts and overlooks the Sabie River, with an elevated wooden bridge connecting the suites. The lodge has nine suites.
Life at Narina has a timeless aspect, allowing you to become lost in a moment and truly experience this piece of Africa on the banks of the Sabie River. If you want to escape from reality, Narina is the place to go. It is delicate, elegant, and calm – a getaway that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
Activities at the Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Staying at Lion Sands Narina Lodge provides an excellent opportunity to see the Big Five in the Lion Sands Kruger National Park concession. Safaris are organized twice a day. Lion Sands Narina Lodge is a popular safari destination, and for good reason: the field guides who will accompany you on your safari excursion are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced.
This location is also noted for regular leopard sightings. You can also join in after-breakfast forest walks, wildlife lectures, bush dinners, stargazing (during game drives and bush dinners), and local community activities. Narina Lodge also offers a spa sala, where experienced therapists provide a variety of treatments using natural and ethically manufactured Africology products. Sleeping under the stars in one of the Lion Sands tree huts is a truly unique experience.
Other activities include hippo tours, bird watching, and fascinating visits to nearby villages.
Game Drives
Bird watching
Bush walks.
Cultural visits of local communities.
Bush Breakfasts or Dinners
Leopard viewing
River Tours
Stargazing
Lion Sands Narina Special Offers
Stay 4 and pay 3 at Narina.
Stay in luxury for a bit longer at no additional expense. Book four nights at Narina Lodge and pay for only three.
This special deal is valid for new bookings for visits between January 4 and December 19, 2025. This only applies to the full adult sharing and single rates, not the children’s discounted rates. This special offer cannot be combined with other special offers.
Honeymoon Special Rate
Do you want to visit Sabi Sands National Park with your significant other? Lion Sands provides a reduced fee for newlyweds. Spend three nights at Lion Sands Narina Lodge, and one of the happy couples will receive a 20% discount on their accommodation! This special deal is applicable.
