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1 FACT SHEET 01 LION SANDS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE How to contact us Lodge: Oliver Richter, General Manager, Tel: , Reservations: More Hotels, Tel: , Sales: Peter-John Scott, Sales Director, Tel: , pj@morehotels.co.za Head Office: Robert More, Managing Director, Tel: , robert@morehotels.co.za Website: Unique Selling Points Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Lion Sands is the only Reserve in South Africa to offer a safari in both the Sabie and Sand River ecosystems; the Reserve is family owned & managed by the 4th generation More Family; their grandfather was one of the founding members of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin in 1948 instilling a long history of community and conservation; there is a unique programme of activities for guests to tailor-make their stay including the famous Chalkley Treehouse experience; part of the familyowned and operated collection of More Hotels properties. Best Time To Travel An all-year-round safari destination where the variation in experience is temperature-related rather than safari-related as we do not have any migratory species. The best bird-watching period is from October to April. Location Lion Sands is located in the Southern Sabi Sand Wildtuin; 7,000 hectares (17,000 acres) of arguable Africa s most pristine Big 5 territory; GPS: / 4º S / 31º E; River Lodge / 4º S / 31º E; 1933 Lodge / 4º S / 31º E Activities Morning and evening game drives in open safari vehicles; bush walks; bird watching; astronomy; bush breakfasts; bush dinners; hippo walks; safari lunches; wildlife lectures; treehouse, boma dinners; clay pigeon shooting, wellness treatments; local village experiences. Rates Rates include: Luxury accommodation; all meals, teas/coffees; selected local beverages (including soft drinks, local brand beers, spirits and house wines); two game drives daily; game drive refreshments and snacks; specified safari activities. Laundry and mini bar included at and Rates exclude: Laundry; premium brand or imported beers, spirits, cellar wines and champagnes; mini bar, cigars and cigarettes; Skukuza airport transfers; gratuities; telephone; curio shop purchases; spa treatments; game reserve landing fees (airport departure tax); game reserve entrance/ conservation fee; and activities not included (clay pigeon shooting, ballooning, helicopter flights, Chalkley treehouse, private safari vehicles, local village experience, elephant interaction experience). Distance Table Location Travel Time Kilometers Miles Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 5 hours 490 km 30 miles Phalaborwa Airport 3 hours 3 km 140 miles Hoedspruit Airport h15 min 10 km 99 miles KMI Airport, Mbombela 1h45 min 110 km 8.3 miles Hazyview 1 hour 7 km 41. miles Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park 45 min 3 km miles Skukuza Airport, Kruger National Park 5 min 1 km 7.45 miles 1/

2 Suggested Daily Programme Summer (Sept to April) 05h00 05h30 08h30 At leisure 13h00 1h00 1h30 19h30 Programme Wake-up Call Tea/Coffee and game drive departs Game drive returns, breakfast/brunch is served Bush walk or activities of personal preference Lunch High-tea Game drive departs Game drive returns and dinner follows Winter (May to August) 0h00 0h30 09h30 At leisure 13h00 15h30 1h00 19h00 Promotions (valid until April 013 excludes 3rd Dec to 3rd January) Stay More - Stay for 3 nights and get the 4th night FREE See More - If you book 3 nights at Lion Sands Private Game Reserve you receive nights FREE at either of our sister Hotels in Cape Town (Cape Cadogan or More Quarters). Discover More - Book nights at Lion Sands and nights at her sister Lodge, Madikwe Safari Lodge and receive the third night FREE at Madikwe Safari Lodge. *Terms and conditions apply. Malaria Lion Sands is located in a low risk malaria area and we suggest you discuss this with your health practitioner before travelling. The other option is to fly into the regional airport, Kruger Mpumalanaga Airport (MQP) which is serviced by commercial scheduled flights from Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg and then road transfer into the reserve. The road transfer is approximately 1h45min. The driving time from Johannesburg is approximately 4.5 to 5 hours but we suggest if driving that you spend a night, en-route, along the Panorama route at any of the several mountain and or country lodges in this area ensuring you arrive fresh and ready for an incredible safari experience. Our reservations can send you detailed information on both flight and self-drive access. Weather The average mean rainfall for the year is 350mm, with most rainfall occurring during mid-summer (vember - February). The rainfall generally occurs in the form of thunderstorms where a downpour is experienced very seldom lasting longer than a few hours. The mean average maximum temperatures range from 4.5 C/7.1F in July to 31.5 C/88.7F in January with the mean monthly minimum occurring in July at a temperature of 8.5 C/47.3F. Access There are four daily flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORT) to Skukuza (SKZ) airfield with a flight time of approximately 1h10min. /

3 Easy Reference Table River Lodge 1933 Lodge Suites Size of Suites Guests Children Children Rate Children on Safari Children Activities Babysitting Triple Rooms (sleeper couch) Single Traveler Supplement Double Bed Convertible to Twin Tree House Central Public Pool Private Plunge Pools Air-conditioning Fireplace Room Fans Mosquito Nets Outdoor Indoor s Separate W.C. Wi-Fi FREE Satellite Television In-Room Safe Personal Bars Telephone Hairdryers Conference Facilities Disabled Guests Distance between Rooms Flights Airport Airport Transfers Landing Fees (Airport Tax)* Conservation / fees Helipad Guests per safari vehicle Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle rate Languages of Field Rangers Gratuity Recommendation Kosher Food Virtuoso Amenities Power Credit Cards 0 (1 Luxury & 8 Superior Luxury) m / 711ft Luxury 98m/1054ft Superior Luxury 40 (10 years and older) 10 15, 50% of Adult Rate (10 years and older) applicable rooms where no supplement is charged ( pools) (public areas only) (Superior Luxury Room Only) (Superior Luxury Room Only) (Public Area only) (Public Area only), with assistance 0-8m (0-5ft) (5 minutes), S, E 8 Daily (1h10min from Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg), subject to availability ZAR4, per day ZAR per guest per day (50% to Field Ranger & Tracker; 0% to Butler; 30% to General Staff) 30 minute massage per stay; plus room upgrade subject to availability 0v AC Visa, MC, Diners, Amex 15 m / 1780 ft 1 (10 years and older) 10 15, 50% of Adult Rate & private vehicle (10 years and older) applicable, 50% supplement, ZAR per night (Public Area only) (Public Area only), with assistance 10-15m (33-49ft) (30 minutes), S, E, with prior notice, extra cost 0 minute massage per stay 0v AC Visa, MC, Diners, Amex beds in dormitory 138m / 148 ft 1 (8 adults + 8 kids) (all ages) < 5 FREE, 15 50% of Adult Rate, extra cost t Applicable t Applicable (public areas only) (Public Area only) (Public Area only), with assistance 15-0m (49-ft) (15 minutes), ZAR35.00 per guest one way. Please note that from 1st August 01 we will be charging ZAR70.00 per one way per adult/child for Skukuza Airport transfers., ZAR90.00 per guest *subject to change without prior notice, ZAR per vehicle includes driver and ZAR30.00 per additional person *subject to change without prior notice English, Afrikaans, S, E 8 1 spa treatment per adult per stay 0v AC Visa, MC, Diners, Amex 3/

4 Lodge Layout 1 0 Access Road Swimming Pool 17 Interleading rooms 1 River Lodge Pilot Rooms Interleading rooms Main Lodge Reception Viewing Deck Boma 8 River Deck Access Road Reception Walkway Gym and Spa Main Lodge Boma 3 1 Private Walkway Swimming Pool N 4 Viewing Deck 3 1 Room Layout Luxury Suite Outdoor room Double Vanity Toilet Dressing table Stairs Luggage Rack Day Bed Indoor Wooden Viewing Deck Infinity Edge Pool Bulawayo Club (Service) Hatch Lounge Maxi Bar Fireplace Interior 105m / 1130ft Exterior 0m / 4ft 15m / 177ft 4/

5 River Lodge Superior Luxury Suite Interleading Passage Mini Bar Dressing Table room Outdoor Luggage Rack Wooden Viewing Deck River Lodge Luxury Suite Luxury Room Interior 78m / 839ft Exterior 0m / 15ft 98m / 1054ft Mini Bar Reading Chair Wooden Viewing Deck room Dressing Table Indoor Double Vanity Luggage Rack Interior 54m / 581ft Exterior 1m /130ft m 711ft 5/

6 1933 Lodge Layout Access Road Boma Main Lodge Walkway 4 Reception Gymnasium 3 Swimming Pool Bridge Wooden Viewing Deck Walkway N Room Layout Luggage Rack Double Vanity room Outdoor Mini Bar Fridge Indoor Covered Viewing Deck Full sliding door opening with screens Interior 1m /135ft Exterior 1m /130ft 138m 148ft /