Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Greater Kruger National Park

Elephant Plains Game Drive

Elephant Plains Game Lodge is situated in the northern part of the world-famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Elephant Plains endeavours to offer our guests the opportunity for excellent Big 5 game viewing, combined with luxurious accommodation and sumptuous cuisine. The lodge caters for the discerning traveller, with a variety of accommodation options, varying from Rondavels and Luxury Suites to the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge is world-renowned for excellent Big 5 game viewing and guests can enjoy two game drives and a bush walk per day. The property has been in the family for the past 57 years and Elephant Plains Game Lodge opened its doors in 1998. The lodge is owner run and accommodates a maximum of 24 guests. This guarantees personal service and attention to detail. With the help of our remarkable team of staff members, our unpretentious style ensures that guests regrettably leave, after creating a lifetime of memories!

The Lodge

Elephant Plains Game Lodge is situated on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open area and watering hole.  The main lodge houses the reception area, dining areas, lounge, bar & wine cellar, as well as a curio shop. Facilities include two swimming pools, a gym and games room.

Accommodation

The lodge layout caters for the discerning traveller, offering different types of accommodation to cater for a variety of needs. Guests are able to choose between Rondavels, Luxury Suites and The Manyeleti, our romantic honeymoon suite.

Safaris

Bordering the Kruger National Park, with no fences dividing them, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is world-renowned for excellent game viewing. At Elephant Plains Game Lodge, you can be sure of game drives and bush walks that will live up to the Africa of your imagination! Not only will you have an excellent chance of close encounters with the Big 5, but you might even be spoiled with some more elusive wild dog or cheetah sightings.

Activities

Activities include two daily game drives of three hours each. A bushwalk after breakfast will give you the opportunity of closely exploring the smaller details of the bush.

Big 5 Blog

On our Big 5 Blog you can read regular sightings reports, manager- and ranger reports. If you are planning to visit us, the blog is the perfect place to wet your apetite while you count down the days, and if you have visited us before, the blog will bring your wonderful memories back to life and call you back for another unforgettable experience in the African Bushveld.

Guest Comments

At Elephant Plains Game Lodge we pride ourselves on good vibes, excellent  Big 5 safaris, elegant accommodation and tasty South African cuisine. Add to that our members of staff who are always happy go the extra mile in order to assure that our guests are well looked after, and you have a winning combination. But don’t just take our word on that. Read some of our recent guest comments:

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Guest Reviews

At Elephant Plains Game Lodge we pride ourselves on good vibes, excellent  big 5 safaris, elegant accommodation and tasty South African cuisine. Add to that our members of staff who are always happy go the extra mile in order to assure that our guests are well looked after, and you have a winning combination. But don’t just take our word on that. Read some of our recent guest comments:

Mike and Kaitlin

“Thank you for such a wonderful stay. All of the staff and the room were incredible.”

Michigan, USA

Enggren Family

“Thank you for a splendid stay with Big 5 viewings. Would love to come back!!!”

UK

Benedita & Luis Filipe Rodrigues

“We absolutely loved our stay at EP. Everyone was amazingly hospitable and helpful. We would like to say “kudos” to Darryn and Dion1! They were a super team, tracking and showing us the beautiful animals of this delightful corner of Africa. Keep it up guys!!!”

Mozambique

Sharon and Steve

“Thank you all for an experience of a lifetime! Darryn and Dion, especially for your fantastic game drives, which gave us memories which will last forever. The chef, for the great food and the kindness of all the staff when we had bad news from home. We will definitely come back one day. THANK YOU!!”

UK

Claudia Niederhauser

“It was a great experience. A real dream come true! What an amazing place to stay here for a while.”

Switzerland

Morel Family

“We had a wonderful stay, with exciting game drives. Thank you for all your delicate attentions. We   hope to be back some day!!!”

France

Marlies, Corinna, Marco and Patrick

“Thank you for THE unforgettable only one-night stay and the game drives and bush walk! Lovely staff and ranger!”

Austria

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