Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers

Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

House in KwaZulu-Natal

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Lion House is a 3 bedroom, self contained cottage set within the world famous GG Conservation Wildlife reserve and Lion Sanctuary housing 70+ magnificent lions! You are never more than 5 metres away from a lion at Lion House!! The whole lion experience is what you get here, as you have lions right outside your door!

At Lion House you are guaranteed to experience the surround sound of up to 70+ lions 'chatting' to each other, an experience like no other on earth, especially the night time roars! Forget the outside world here and indulge in the quiet and stillness of Mother Earth, listen to natures chorus of birds, and soak up the true spirit of Africas wildlife. There is also wifi for those of you who need to keep in touch with the outside world.
The amenities are self catering with a full kitchen, and also a great outside patio for relaxing on, sipping your favourite sundowner and viewing the lions up close. The patio also has braai/BBQ areas for outside dining. Lion House also has a beautiful log fire inside, perfect for getting cosy on those cool winter evenings.
Lots of game are free ranging our land including zebra, ostrich, springbok, gemsbok (oryx) bontebok, waterbuck, black wildebeest and impala with amazing photographic opportunities galore! A game drive can be arranged at extra cost on request.
Magnificent walks possible in the surrounding nature reserve, containing our very own mountain Bakerskop, which is also available for hiking.

***GG Lions NPC is a non profit charity and your whole booking fees directly benefit the GG lions***

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Isandlwana Visitors Centre and Museum

97.3 mi

Emakhosini

136.6 mi

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Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers

$$$$

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

House in KwaZulu-Natal

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Isandlwana Visitors Centre and Museum

97.3 mi

Emakhosini

136.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

I loved every minute of it. Definitively a dream came true. Being so close to the lions was lovely. The feeding experience, the lion tour and specially the roarings is something I will never forget.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We stayed for 2 nights but really you need 3+ nights as that gives you time to adjust to the 'roars' during the nights. What a magnificent sound to sleep to. Sitting on the stoep just watching the lions was so relaxing. Would like to go back in summer when the grass is green as we stayed in winter and it was typical Orange Free State, dry and brown veld. Loved it and miss it!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This is a very unique property and we loved staying at GG's Lion House. It was clean and tidy, with everything we needed. Plus having the lions so close was absolutely amazing. Loved listening to them calling to each other.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Second visit and so great to come back and live next to the lions!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

We staid a week at GGconservation and we loved it as it gave us the opportunity to build some relationship with the lions (Shalom and Ariel in particular) facing the Lions House which is what we were looking for. Thank you so much Pat for these great emotions !

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We had an amazing time!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Wonderful reconnection with Glen Garriff. The beauty of the lions is incomparable to anywhere.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

I cannot thank everyone @ggconservation enough for their generous hospitality. Staying on the estate was an unforgettable experience and the highlight of my trip to South Africa.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

This was an experience of a lifetime. Our host was very personable and friendly and made our trip the most memorable. This had been a 4yr plan in the making and dream come true. Waking up to the lions right outside our back yard, getting a tour of the conservation and meeting the lion prides up close and personal was life changing. I will definitely be back to visit and stay at the Lion House.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

We loved our Lion House, surrounded by lions was just the most amazing experience, though don't expect to sleep much at night as the lions will serenade you with their fantastic roars!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

One of the most special places we have ever been. The lions roaring at night is indescribable amazing. The Lion House has everything you need. You can walk around and see the lions up close. Our neighbour and his 2 ladies were running around and chasing each other. The lions look like they have a good life and get all the need. This is definitely a good stop over for 2 or 3 days.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Excellent arrangements and warm hospitality by the host

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We cannot explain how happy we are after our stay..Mr patt( the owner) his love and passion for the lion’s has made us experience an unforgettable memories in our hearts…the entire team is so well trained and its safe..if you are visiting South Africa..This has to be in your bucket list..Our love and support to the entire team..Can’t wait to visit them back..Love from kuwait

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I stayed 4 days at the Lion House at the Lion Sanctuary. Everything was amazing. You walk out the back door to the covered patio and there are 2 lions just 5 meters away. Then you look to the left and there are 3 more and another 5 just beyond the first 2’s pen. You hear them all night long. Best nights sleep I have had in ages. I would definitely recommend everyone to go there

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Best trip of my life!

Best trip of my life!

From the moment I met Pat to the moment I said goodbye to him, I had the time of my life! The entire team at GG is amazing! Traci, Pat, Suzanne and their team are rockstars who genuinely love their jobs. The lions are magnificent and they make you forget about your city life (thank God for that). They are very accommodating and it is a must visit! I recommend doing all the activities there since you'll see different moods of the lions. I'm definitely visiting again!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Lion House - Amazing

Lion House - Amazing

The Lion House experience was amazing! My son and I had a great time. Patrick took time to show us around. Amazing time. Would definitely go back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect

One of the best experiences of a lifetime definitely, I went on this trip for the lions but when I checked out I realized I gained a family and friends for life , they are extremely nice extremely helpful and very intelligent, Patrick was extremely amazing and he has the best stories ever and Zelda is a sweetheart -her beauty and her soul and her positive energy are absolutely everything. Suzie and I had a talk and I gained a lot of great information regarding lions and the importance of finding the best place to see those beautiful wild animals Places like GG are the reason probably why the next generation will be able to see lions as well and won’t be extinct hopefully. Those people put love, energy , resources and time into protecting our plant and the magnificent lions, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU for all you do.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Amazing

Amazing

We have had the most amazing experience at the Lion House. Suzanne was a fantastic host and living up close to so many lions for a few days was an experience never to forget. We will be back and also highly recommend the human cage experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Brilliant stay

Brilliant stay

Brilliant stay at a unique place Suzi is an amazing host

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

An experience you won’t want to miss

An experience you won’t want to miss

The lion house is one of my favorite places. Suzanne and Pat are the best. This was my second stay and it won’t be my last.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Photography experience

Photography experience

I stayed at the Lion House for 3 days and I loved it so much!!! The place is beautiful, clean and has everything I needed and more!!! I absolutely loved it. It is very quite and welcoming. I will recommend GG conservation experience to everyone. Cannot wait to come back!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Best birthday ever!

Best birthday ever!

I had the pleasure of staying at GG for my birthday and experiencing their infamous lion cage. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The accommodations are clean and comfortable. I will definitely try to be back!

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

The Lion House at the GG Conservation is one of its kind lodge to stay in! The moment you step out of the house you are surrounded by lions, which is truly an unique experience.I stayed there for 5 nights and without a doubt it was once in a lifetime experience. The best part was the numerous lions roaring at night, which gives you a feeling that you are literally sitting between the lions. The lion house itself was very neat and comfortable with all the facilities like fully equipped kitchen, patio, heated beds for winter nights etc.Suzanne was there throughout my stay to assist me and was extremely helpful! she made sure that I have a wonderful stay at the Lion House. I would really recommend to all the adventurers out there to visit and stay at the Lion House @ GG Conservation and get close to the majestic lions at this facility.I would like to thank you all for making my stay overwhelming and awesome! I will be definitely coming back in near future. Positives: Location, comfort, cleanliness, super quick internet, helpful staff (especially Suzanne) and most important is the taste of adventure you get at the Lion House!Negatives: Cannot think of any!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Dream Destination!

Dream Destination!

The Lion House at the GG Conservation is one of its kind lodge to stay in! The moment you step out of the house you are surrounded by lions, which is truly an unique experience. I stayed there for 5 nights and without a doubt it was once in a lifetime experience. The best part was the numerous lions roaring at night, which gives you a feeling that you are literally sitting between the lions. The lion house itself was very neat and comfortable with all the facilities like fully equipped kitchen, patio, heated beds for winter nights etc. Suzanne was there throughout my stay to assist me and was extremely helpful! she made sure that I have a wonderful stay at the Lion House. I would really recommend to all the adventurers out there to visit and stay at the Lion House @ GG Conservation and get close to the majestic lions at this facility. I would like to thank you all for making my stay overwhelming and awesome! I will be definitely coming back in near future. Positives: Location, comfort, cleanliness, super quick internet, helpful staff (especially Suzanne) and most important is the taste of adventure you get at the Lion House! Negatives: Cannot think of any!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Bucket list ticked

Bucket list ticked

Was happy to tick it off my bucket list but no one seemed interested to introduce us to the lions and their day to day running of the place.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2019

An absolute dream!

An absolute dream!

I can't say enough about the Lion House and GG Conservation! The house is adorable and had everything we needed including heating blankets on the beds for the chillier nights. The owners were there to greet us as we arrived and then Suzanne made sure we were settled in. We did the feeding experience and the game drive around the property as well. They cost extra, but well worth it as all the proceeds go back to the lions. To be able to sit out on the patio, have lions playing/walking right in front of you and to hear lions roaring in unison is something I don't want to ever forget, absolutely incredible. The love they have for the lions is obvious and they are more than happy to talk to you all about them. Pat, Traci, and Suzanne, thank you for everything and I will be back someday!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in KwaZulu-Natal?

The average price for a rental in KwaZulu-Natal is $79 per night. This rental is $181 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers. Enjoy the water!

Is Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers

House in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

About this house rental

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Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers

House in KwaZulu-Natal

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of KwaZulu-Natal

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in KwaZulu-Natal?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lion House @ggconservation for lion and nature lovers?

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