South Africa’s best safari lodge has officially been crowned the best on the continent. Lion Sands Game Reserve has claimed the title of Best Safari Lodge in Africa in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, while also ranking fourth among the world’s best hotels. Why South Africa’s best safari lodge stands outLion Sands is uniquely positioned across both the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MORE Collection (@morecollection1933)How South Africa’s best safari lodge earned global recognitionUnlike awards decided solely by industry experts, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are based on reader surveys. For Lion Sands to top the African safari lodge category while simultaneously placing fourth among all hotels worldwide highlights not only the property’s appeal, but also the continued strength of South Africa’s luxury safari offering on the global stage.