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Lion Sands (Sabi Sands)

South Africa Mpumalanga Private Game Reserve Big Five-Reservat
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About Lion Sands (Sabi Sands)

The Lion Sands (Sabi Sands) is a Private Game Reserve in South Africa in the provinces of Mpumalanga. The park was established on 01.01.1930 and covers an area of 0 km². The Lion Sands (Sabi Sands) is a Big Five reserve and offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

Lion Sands is part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve as well as the Kruger National Park, which together with several other parks forms the Greater Kruger National Park. The reserve is one of the most private and open borders to the world famous Kruger National Park make it a prime game viewing destination with an authentic wilderness atmosphere. All the 'Big Five' and cheetahs can be found here, and sightings are frequent - including the normally rarely seen leopard.

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Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high High
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Official Name

Lion Sands (Sabi Sands)

Provinces

Mpumalanga

Area

No information

Foundation

1930-01-01

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Savannah,Woodland savannah

Big Five-reserves

Yes

Self-drive-reserve

Yes

Entrance gates

0

Highlights

Lion Sands is part of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve as well as the Kruger National Park, which together with several other parks forms the Greater Kruger National Park. The reserve is one of the most private and open borders to the world famous Kruger National Park make it a prime game viewing destination with an authentic wilderness atmosphere. All the 'Big Five' and cheetahs can be found here, and sightings are frequent - including the normally rarely seen leopard.

Landscape

The main habitat of the Lion Sands (Sabi Sands) is the Savannah.

The terrain is mainly forest savannah. The vegetation is quite dense, but this rarely affects animal sightings as the highly qualified guides and trackers are allowed to drive off road.

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General information
Biodiversity Sighting conditions
Very high High
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Weather and climate

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

chilly-warm

Tavel time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-hot

High season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

Low season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

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The climate in Lion Sands (Sabi Sands) is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.

In winter, the landscape dries out due to the lack of rain. During the day, temperatures are pleasant, but it gets cold once the sun is below the horizon - warm clothing for early or late game drives is therefore advisable. The summer months bring afternoon thunderstorms and rising temperatures, with midday temperatures around 30 degrees. Most rainfall occurs in December.

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