Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Greater Kruger National Park
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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Special rates are valid for a stay between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021. Applies to new bookings only. Rates include accommodation, all meals and game drives (including sundowner refreshments). Rates exclude transfers, conservation & reserve entrance fees, beverages and items of a personal nature.
Please visit our rates section or contact us for rates and all other relevant Terms & Conditions.
Terms and Conditions:
- Special rates are valid for private bookings, for a stay between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021. Applies to new bookings only. Rates include accommodation, all meals and game drives (including sundowner refreshments). Rates exclude conservation & reserve entrance fees, beverages, items of a personal nature and transfers.
- A 10% refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking and the balance will be due 30 days prior to arrival.
- Should the booking arrival date be less than 30 days from the date of confirmation, full payment will be required to secure the booking.
Cancellation Policy:
Upon cancellation of a booking, or part thereof, the Covid-19 interim policy prevails:
- Date of confirmation to 31 days prior to arrival: 10% deposit refundable
- 30 Days to date of arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No Show / Early Departures: 100% cancellation fee
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Reviews
Guest Reviews
James and Shanna, Brisbane
“Thank you for an amazing experience. All the staff are fantastic.”
Families Bret and MacNair
“Thank you so much for the most amazing days at Elephant Plains. We have seen so many beautiful animals, beautiful nature, great game drives – always with surprising sightings. Great staff and lovely food. THANKS GUYS!!!”
Sian and Lee
“Thank you for an “out of this world” experience – it far exceeded any expectations we had before coming. Darryn and Dion the best ranger and tracker we could have wished for – you made Lee’s life by finding the Rhinos. The lodge is absolutely beautiful – perfect in every way. All staff have been beyond friendly and we will be back very soon, we hope!”
Robin, Lisa, Anja and Christoph
“Nice place to be! We saw 10 leopards in 5 days! Amazing! We will come back.”
Claudia Niederhauser
“It was a great experience. A real dream come true! What an amazing place to stay here for a while.”
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!!!”
The Hennekens Family
“Thank you for a wonderful stay in your welcoming lodge! We enjoyed the friendly and efficient staff, our knowledgeable ranger Ruan and Dion!”