Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Hotel, 5-starSkukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260, Mbombela, South AfricaShow on map
10.0 · Exceptional4 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.1 out of 10, at Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Luxurious Safari Experience Escape to Lion Sands Narina Lodge for a unique safari adventure. Enjoy an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless internet access.
All-Inclusive Dining Indulge in onsite dining with all meals and beverages included. A full breakfast is served daily, while room service and a bar/lounge are also available.
Exclusive Amenities Relax in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms with private plunge pools. Featured amenities include dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary airport shuttle.
Experience wildlife at your doorstep at Lion Sands Narina Lodge. Book now to reserve your luxurious safari getaway.
What this place offers
- Free airport transportation
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free breakfast
- Wedding services
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free valet parking
- Free full breakfast
- Game viewing on site
- Safari on site
- Water dispenser
Rooms
10.0
Exceptional
Rated 10.0 out of 10 by 4 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service8.3
- Location8.1
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities7.2
- Value6.9
- Food & drink7.3
Guests mention
Clean roomsFriendly staffGreat locationComfortable beds
CaioIncrível
Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e…
ChristopherFantastic Experience
Incredible experience. All staff and guides are so friendly and approachable. Our guide (Jabu) and tracker (Wanted) are incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be with. All are so passionate about their lodge and ensuring an…
Verified travelerAbsolutely outstanding from start to finish and worth every penny of the price tag. The game viewing was the best we have seen on safari, spotting the Big 5 in just one morning and even licking out to find a pride of…
LeslieI booked this as a last-minute trip and couldn't have made a better choice! The staff and guides are so friendly and welcoming, food is phenomenal, and I can't even begin to describe the experience of sitting on your…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.
Where you’ll be
Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260, Mbombela, South Africa
Guests rate the location 8.1 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals not allowed
General. Cashless transactions are available
Accessibility. No elevators
Covid. Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Children and extra beds. Children not allowed
General. Professional property host/manager
Health & Safety. Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Lion Sands Narina Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Lion Sands Narina Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Lion Sands Narina Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Lion Sands Narina Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Lion Sands Narina Lodge?
Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1260, Mbombela.
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