1933 Lodge
“You have to know your roots in order to find your wings!” This is exactly how Guy Aubrey Chalkley felt when he first discovered the raw beauty and ancient spirit of the Kingstown Game Reserve, near the Kruger National Park, back in 1933. As a tribute to their predecessor’s pioneering spirit, Nicholas and Robert More, the great grandsons of Guy Chalkley and present-day owners of Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, have undertaken to build their own private camp.
Opened in October 2007 and aptly named 1933, this lodge will welcome local guests, families and friends the world over. Since 1933 has been designed by the family and for the More family, it encapsulates both the warm, personal ambience associated with a family owned lodge and a world class luxury safari experience.
The lodge’s large windows, sliding doors and muted colours mirror the surrounding landscape and create a seamless, indoor-outdoor flow. Timber, thatch and screed flooring add earthy charm to the interior, where the decor is classic-contemporary. Take the lounge, for instance, with its natural fibres, oversized chairs and open fireplace that together create a haven for relaxation. The kitchen is ideal as it opens onto a dining area that’s equally suited to informal family meals or a banquet affair. All of these public areas open onto a large, wraparound wooden deck and 13.5m (15 yard) lap-size swimming pool.
Nestling on the banks of the Sabie River, 1933 represents a secluded environment where comfort and relaxation are the order of the day. There are four spacious suites, each with their own private view of the Sabie River. The bathrooms are just as inviting, courtesy of their double vanity units, elegant bath and outdoor showers. There is also a childrens dormitory, able to sleep up to 8 children, with his and hers bathroom and an interleading bedroom for an au-pair.
If this sounds like your dream home, that’s exactly what 1933 at Lion Sands strives to be: a gracious home away from home – with a few added luxuries, including your own private chef and ranger, with the exclusive use of a 4x4 Landrover for safari game drives.
What really sets 1933 at Lion Sands apart from any other safari lodge, is its prime setting on the canopied banks of the Sabie River – the very place where Guy Chalkley spent hours writing his storybook, Desert Pool, telling of the myriad adventures his two children, Tony and Louise, enjoyed while growing up on the Reserve.
Main Lodge
* Reception Lounge
* Main Kitchen
* Laundry Room
* Presentation Kitchen
* Dining Room
* Lounge with Fireplace
* Outdoor Living Room
* Open Dining Area on Wooden Deck
* Guest Bathroom
* Wine Cellar
* Gym & Sauna
* Additional lounge/Playroom with satellite television
* Library
* Internet connectivity
* Lap swimming pool
* Wooden wrap-around decks
* Air conditioning & overhead fans
Accommodation: Childrens Dormitory
* Childrens dormitory, sleeping max 8 children
* Interleading Au-pair/security bedroom
* Two bathrooms (one with bath & shower, one with shower only)
Accommodation: Suites
* 4 Luxurious Suites (Sleeping max 8 adults)
* 1 Adjoining main public area
* 3 Free standing suites joined by raised wooden walkways
* Double bed (or twins)
* Lobby reception
* En-suite bathroom
* Indoor & Outdoor shower (3 free standing suites)
* Floating bath
* Double vanity with dressing table
* Air-conditioning & overhead fan
* Electronic safe
* Personal bars
* Hairdryer
* Private wooden viewing deck
(Please note a peak period supplement is applicable for 23 Dec 2009 – 4 Jan 2010)
ZAR 74750.00 per night, for the exclusive use of the camp.
1 May 2010 – 31 August 2010
(Please note a peak period supplement is applicable for 1 June 2010 – 18 July 2010)
ZAR 84850.00 per night, for the exclusive use of the camp.
1 September 2010 – 30 April 2011
(Please note a peak period supplement is applicable for 22 Dec 2010 – 2 Jan 2011)
1933 Lodge ZAR 84850.00 per night, for the exclusive use of the camp.
Rates include:
Luxury accommodation, three meals per day, exclusive use of one Land Rover (maximum 10 guests) for safari game drives (a second Land Rover is available at an additional cost for the use of a private vehicle), specified gaming activities, teas/coffees, game drive refreshments & snacks, laundry, local beverages, spirits and wines (excludes premium/import brands & champagnes).
Rates exclude:
Transfers, gratuities, telephone, curio shop purchases, spa treatments and any additional extras will be for the guests account.
