Lions Valley

Why This Inspires Us

Lions Valley Lodge is ideally located halfway between Durban and Johannesburg (in the heart of the Nambiti Game Reserve!), this malaria free big 5 game reserve is actually just as close from Johannesburg as if you were going to Madikwe! (just in the opposite direction!).
Nambiti is not only within easy reach of central Drakensberg and many historic battlefields but also boasts some of the most spectacular landscapes that we’ve ever seen from waterfalls and gorges to expansive grassy plains! (We love the fact that we saw a large amount of plains game!)
We loved our incredible HUGE suite (which was more of a flat really)! The lavish free-standing suites offer double bath, double indoor and double outdoor showers! (Wonderfully romantic!) The deck is just as massive to enjoy watching the waterhole and wildlife that comes to drink!
Each of the 10 Suites is designed to a unique theme just to add to the touch of magic! (but do please be aware that no suite can be guaranteed)
The lodge itself is top notch! Beautiful with stunning views!! Cold winter evenings are enjoyed next to blazing fireplaces (great atmosphere) while summers are enjoyed lazing around the pool deck and in the sparkling pool (overlooking the waterhole)! You can also consider having a relaxing massage.
What amazed us is the finely tuned team of guides, management and support staff who work hard to make each experience beyond your expectations. (There’s magic, right there!)
Lions Valley Lodge offers a unique setting for corporate or team-building breakaways and conferences whilst being surrounded by the spectacular sights and sounds of the African bush!

Lodge Information

Lions Valley Lodge is situated in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. The lodge is within easy reach of the central Drakensberg and many of the historic battlefields.

This malaria–free bushveld, with its mixed vegetation of savanna grasslands, indigenous trees and shrubs is home to the Big Five as well as offering the ideal habitat for a large variety of antelope, smaller game species, and an abundant birdlife.

The pool terrace at the Main Lodge offers a wonderful area where guests can socialise, cool off in the spectacular infinity pool or spend a few hours relaxing on the comfortable poolside loungers enjoying the panoramic view over the game reserve and waterhole.

They take pride in making every guest’s stay with them a memorable one. So, whether you are looking to celebrate a special event, or just wanting to escape from the stresses of contemporary life, Lions Valley Lodge is the ultimate choice for a luxury holiday destination. They endeavour to ensure that every guest can relax, unwind, and submit themselves to the wonderful world of the African bush.

As a safari lodge, they are the epitome of a luxury adventure.

Suites

Their guests are accommodated in lavish free-standing suites, offering maximum privacy. The décor of each of the ten suites is designed around a specific theme.

Each suite has a luxurious bedroom with a walk-in cupboard and a spacious lounge area. The open plan bathrooms have two feature baths that invite longer indulgent soaks. There are ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ showers in both the bathroom as well as outdoors for an added touch of magic under the African sky.

Dining

All meals are included when you stay at Lions Valley and the meals are delicious, prepared fresh daily by their team.

Safari

The expansive Nambiti Private Game Reserve is home to a plethora of different game species. These animals are all iconic symbols of the animal kingdom and are an intrinsic part of or proud African heritage. Nambiti Private Game Reserve is one of the reserves in KwaZulu-Natal that offers you the chance to see all five of these iconic animals in one place.

The reserve is also home to a range of other fascinating animals. You’ll find smaller predators such as hyenas, cheetahs and other members of the feline family. The reserve also offers a wide variety of antelope as well as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, jackal, warthog, various reptiles and a myriad of insects.

Early morning and late afternoon game drives are offered to their guests, and each is a special adventure. One of their knowledgeable field guides will lead these drives and keep you informed as well as entertained. You will be given a selection of snacks and beverages during the game drive, and you could even get the chance to compete against your guide in a game of “bokdrolspoeg”…

The open plan bathrooms have two feature baths that invite longer indulgent soaks.

Rates And Specials

Per Person Per Night Sharing Unless Otherwise Stated

IMPORTANT NOTES:

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

All rates are based on a per person sharing per night basis
No one night stays over weekends and public holidays
No one night stays over the period 16 December to 7 January
Should a client request wine/sparkling wine, cakes or any other extras to be placed in a suite or presented the cost will be added to the invoice
Arrival Time is 1pm, early arrivals are by arrangement only and confirmation is required by the lodge that this is suitable
Unfortunately guests who arrive at Memorial Gate after 2.30pm may miss out on lunch
Guests arriving at the gate after 3:00pm may also miss out on the afternoon game drive
Check out time is 10:30am at the Main Lodge for transfer up to the parking area at 11am
Suite Policy:
– Should a guest request a specific suite, we will always put the request through to the lodge.
However, the lodge management allocate the suites to the guests based on which suites are available on the day of checking in.
As you will understand, there may already be guests that have checked in on an earlier date in the suite they have requested, and for this reason, we cannot guarantee a particular suite.
-Should a request be made for an extra adult to share with 2 other adult guests on the sleeper couch, that adult will be charged the normal adult sharing rate.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

There is a 35% single supplement that applies to all single travelers in their own room

LEVIES &/OR PARK FEES

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Conservation levy of R 100 per person per night

SPECIALS AVAILABLE: TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Midweek & Weekend Specials
-Special offers are for a minimum stay of 2 nights
-Rates will depend on which day of the week you stay over

Rate Includes

Luxury accommodation
Welcome drink on arrival (non-alcoholic)
All meals
Tea and coffee in suites and at Main Lodge throughout the day
Snacks & refreshments supplied on game drives –minerals, local beer, house wine and Gin and Tonic on afternoon drive
2 X Game Drives. Morning and late afternoon
Small decanter of Sherry in the suite on day of arrival
Transfers on arrival at 13H00 and departure at 10H30 between Memorial Gate parking area and Lions Valley Lodge

South African Residents Rates And Specials

Per Person Per Night Sharing Unless Otherwise Stated

IMPORTANT NOTES:

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

All rates are based on a per person sharing per night basis
No one night stays over weekends and public holidays
No one night stays over the period 16 December to 7 January
Should a client request wine/sparkling wine, cakes or any other extras to be placed in a suite or presented the cost will be added to the invoice
Arrival Time is 1pm, early arrivals are by arrangement only and confirmation is required by the lodge that this is suitable
Unfortunately guests who arrive at Memorial Gate after 2.30pm may miss out on lunch
Guests arriving at the gate after 3:00pm may also miss out on the afternoon game drive
Check out time is 10:30am at the Main Lodge for transfer up to the parking area at 11am
Suite Policy:
– Should a guest request a specific suite, we will always put the request through to the lodge.
However, the lodge management allocate the suites to the guests based on which suites are available on the day of checking in.
As you will understand, there may already be guests that have checked in on an earlier date in the suite they have requested, and for this reason, we cannot guarantee a particular suite.
-Should a request be made for an extra adult to share with 2 other adult guests on the sleeper couch, that adult will be charged the normal adult sharing rate.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

There is a 35% single supplement that applies to all single travelers in their own room

LEVIES &/OR PARK FEES

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Conservation levy of R 100 per person per night

SPECIALS AVAILABLE: TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Midweek & Weekend Specials
-Special offers are for a minimum stay of 2 nights
-Rates will depend on which day of the week you stay over

Rate Includes

Luxury accommodation
Welcome drink on arrival (non-alcoholic)
All meals
Tea and coffee in suites and at Main Lodge throughout the day
Snacks & refreshments supplied on game drives –minerals, local beer, house wine and Gin and Tonic on afternoon drive
2 X Game Drives. Morning and late afternoon
Small decanter of Sherry in the suite on day of arrival
Transfers on arrival at 13H00 and departure at 10H30 between Memorial Gate parking area and Lions Valley Lodge

Rates And Specials

Per Person Per Night Sharing Unless Otherwise Stated

IMPORTANT NOTES:

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

All rates are based on a per person sharing per night basis
No one night stays over weekends and public holidays
No one night stays over the period 16 December to 7 January
Should a client request wine/sparkling wine, cakes or any other extras to be placed in a suite or presented the cost will be added to the invoice
Arrival Time is 1pm, early arrivals are by arrangement only and confirmation is required by the lodge that this is suitable
Unfortunately guests who arrive at Memorial Gate after 2.30pm may miss out on lunch
Guests arriving at the gate after 3:00pm may also miss out on the afternoon game drive
Check out time is 10:30am at the Main Lodge for transfer up to the parking area at 11am
Suite Policy:
– Should a guest request a specific suite, we will always put the request through to the lodge.
However, the lodge management allocate the suites to the guests based on which suites are available on the day of checking in.
As you will understand, there may already be guests that have checked in on an earlier date in the suite they have requested, and for this reason, we cannot guarantee a particular suite.
-Should a request be made for an extra adult to share with 2 other adult guests on the sleeper couch, that adult will be charged the normal adult sharing rate.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

There is a 35% single supplement that applies to all single travelers in their own room

LEVIES &/OR PARK FEES

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Conservation levy of R 100 per person per night

SPECIALS AVAILABLE: TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Subject to change without prior notice)

Midweek & Weekend Specials
-Special offers are for a minimum stay of 2 nights
-Rates will depend on which day of the week you stay over

Rate Includes

Luxury accommodation
Welcome drink on arrival (non-alcoholic)
All meals
Tea and coffee in suites and at Main Lodge throughout the day
Snacks & refreshments supplied on game drives –minerals, local beer, house wine and Gin and Tonic on afternoon drive
2 X Game Drives. Morning and late afternoon
Small decanter of Sherry in the suite on day of arrival
Transfers on arrival at 13H00 and departure at 10H30 between Memorial Gate parking area and Lions Valley Lodge

Child Policy

For safety reasons, no children under the age of 8 years are allowed
Maximum of two children in a suite sharing with their parents on a double sleeper couch. (No extra beds available)
Children are to be supervised by their parents at all times. This is particularly important when on game drives, in the boma or dining room and while making use of the swimming pool and the surrounding area.
The lodge staff reserve the right not to permit children on game drives if they feel that this could be to the detriment of other guests
Should a request be made for a separate suite for older children, they will be charged at the normal adult rate
No children in the Romance (Honeymoon) Suite as we have removed the sleeper couch
Children 8 – 11 years pay 60% of the adult rate
Children 12 – 17 years pay 70% of the adult rate

Need To Know

General Overview

Overlooking a Huge Waterhole

Nambiti Private Game Reserve

Non-Malaria Area

Big Five Reserve

Accessible by Road to Parking Lot (only)

30 min from Ladysmith

3h30 from Durban

4h30 from Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg Airport

Closest Inter. Airport: King Shaka International

Int.: OR Tambo International Airport

Airstrip on Reserve

Helicopter Pad (on reserve)

Activities

Game Drives (10 pax per vehicle)

No Off-Roading Allowed

No Trackers

Fishing (Seasonal - add. cost)

Walking Safari (add. cost)

Battlefield Tours (add. cost)

Waterfall and Cascades Picnics (add. cost)

Lodge Amenities

10 Suites

WIFI

No Mobile Reception

Camp Unfenced

Children from 8 years

Swimming Pool

Spa Facility

Gym

Curio Shop

Laundry Services

Boma Meals

Bush Meals

Picnics

Room Amenities

WIFI

Fire Places

A/C (hot & cold)

Fan

2x Baths (inside)

Double Shower (inside & outside)

Mini Bar

Tea / Coffee Station

Hairdryer

Safe

Mosquito Net

Bathroom Amenities

General Overview

Activities

Overlooking a Huge Waterhole

Nambiti Private Game Reserve

Non-Malaria Area

Big Five Reserve

Accessible by Road to Parking Lot (only)

30 min from Ladysmith

3h30 from Durban

4h30 from Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg Airport

Closest Inter. Airport: King Shaka International

Int.: OR Tambo International Airport

Airstrip on Reserve

Helicopter Pad (on reserve)

Game Drives (10 pax per vehicle)

No Off-Roading Allowed

No Trackers

Fishing (Seasonal - add. cost)

Walking Safari (add. cost)

Battlefield Tours (add. cost)

Waterfall and Cascades Picnics (add. cost)

Lodge Amenities

Room Amenities

10 Suites

WIFI

No Mobile Reception

Camp Unfenced

Children from 8 years

Swimming Pool

Spa Facility

Gym

Curio Shop

Laundry Services

Boma Meals

Bush Meals

Picnics

WIFI

Fire Places

A/C (hot & cold)

Fan

2x Baths (inside)

Double Shower (inside & outside)

Mini Bar

Tea / Coffee Station

Hairdryer

Safe

Mosquito Net

Bathroom Amenities

Additional Services Offered

Because Safaris can be complicated, we offer other services that you might find useful.
Why not take a look and if you need more information feel free to contact us!

Lions Valley

Why This Inspires Us

Lodge Information

Rates And Specials

Suite: Midweek Special

Sun – Thurs (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite: Weekend Special

Fri & Sat (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite

1 Jan – 14 Dec ’23

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Rate Includes

South African Residents Rates And Specials

Suite: Midweek Special

Sun – Thurs (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite: Weekend Special

Fri & Sat (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite

1 Jan – 14 Dec ’23

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Rate Includes

Rates And Specials

Suite: Midweek Special

Sun – Thurs (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite: Weekend Special

Fri & Sat (Min 2 nights stay)

26 Sept – 14 Dec ’23

Suite

1 Jan – 14 Dec ’23

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Rate Includes

Child Policy

Need To Know

General Overview

Activities

Lodge Amenities

Room Amenities

General Overview

Activities

Lodge Amenities

Room Amenities

Additional Services Offered

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