Recent Big 5 Sightings
Weekly Big Five Sightings 10-16 February 2025
Monday, 10 February 2025 (26°C) A pack of six wild dogs, hunting impala on the northern end of Elephant Plains airstrip. The Nkuhuma pride of lions, consisting of seven lioness and one young male sleeping on Magic Willy Road junction with Elly Alley. Tortoise...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 3-9 February
Monday, 3 February 2025 (36°C) Makhomsava, the female leopard and her two cubs in a marula tree East of Konkoni. Two cape buffalo bulls, wallowing at Rhino Pan. One female cheetah, stationary East of Big Dam on Buffelshoek. The Nkuhuma pride of lions consisting...
Weekly Big Five sightings 27 January – 2 February 2025
Monday, 27 January 2025 (31°C, 2.5mm Rain) Makhomsava, the female leopard and her two cubs feeding on a warthog piglet kill East of Big Dam. One African elephant bull mobile North on Elephant Plains Driveway. Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (31°C) One Kambula male lion...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 20-26 February 2025
20 January 2025 (30°C,10mm) The four Kambula males, sleeping on the Northern side of Arathusa Safari airstrip. A breeding herd of thirty-five elephants, feeding along Jerry Drive. One elephant bull, chasing Hyenas at Eagle Owl Crossing. The Kruger Male lion,...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 13-19 January 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025 (24°C, 44 mm Rain) One African elephant bull, feeding on marula fruits on the Northern side of Elephant Plains Airstrip. Tuesday, 14 January 2025 (34°C) Breeding herd of eight African elephants, feeding along Rhino Ring South. Wednesday,...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 6 – 12 January 2025
Monday, 6 January 2025 (34°C 14mm Rain) The Nkuhuma pride of lions consisting of three lioness, one sub adult male and the Black Dam male lion stationary at Ngala Open. A pack of two African wild dogs, stationary East of PU Corner junction Firebreak. A breeding herd...
Weekly Big Big Five Sightings 30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Monday, 30 December 2024 (34°C) Breeding herd of approximately seventy cape buffalo drinking water at Big Dam. Nhenhe, the male leopard stationary on the Northern side of Arathusa Safari Airstrip. Makhomsava, the female leopard and her two cubs at the den site South...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 23 – 29 December 2024
Monday, 23 December 2024 (36°C) The Southern Avoca male lion and the Kruger Male lion, feeding on a warthog kill on Arathusa Safari and Arathusa Private cutline West of Seepline junction, Nhenhe, the young male leopard sleeping on the Northern End of Arathusa...
Weekly Sightings for 16th to the 22nd of December.
Monday, 16 December 2024 (35°C) Pack of 15 wild dogs fighting with hyenas around Leeukuil. Makhomsava, the female leopard at the Eagle Owl Crossing den site with her two cubs. Breeding herd of around 25 elephants drinking from Baobab...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 09-15 December 2024
Monday, 09 December 2024 (38°C) Ten members of the Torchwood pride, mobile East in to the Kruger National Park from Cruz camp. A breeding herd of two hundred buffalo, mobile West from Serval Road. Two of the Kambula male lions and one Nkuhuma lioness, mating on...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 2 – 8 December 2024
Monday, 2 December 2024 (37°C) Makhomsava, the female leopard and two cubs North of Eagle Owl crossing at a new Den site. Nhenhe, the young male leopard stationary on Tjololo West of Xigodi Pan. One Kambula male lion stationary at Simbambili Dam. Tuesday, 3 December...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 25 November – 1 December 2024
Monday, 25 November 2024 (38°C) One Kambula male lion feeding on a giraffe carcass on the Southern side of Arathusa Safari Airstrip. Breeding herd of eight African elephants feeding in Marikeni Drive. Nkuhuma pride of lions consisting of four individuals stationary at...
Latest News
December Trumpet 2023
Main Photo: Wild Dogs by Jordan Delvecchio As we gather our thoughts to bid farewell to the sun-soaked days and star-studded nights of another transformative year, the pages of Elephant Plains Game Lodge's story unfold before us. Our journey through 2023 has been an...
September Trumpet 2023
Spring is in the air and with it comes a delightful burst of colour, energy and new growth! Not only in the surrounding bush, but also at the lodge itself. There have been so many projects and exciting developments during these past few months. What better way to...
The Oxpecker
AuthorIt’s an Oxpecker life!Have you ever seen little birds on an animal before and wondered what kind of birds it was, why they were there, or what they were busy doing? Also, what impact does it have on the animal it sits on?What are oxpeckers?Oxpeckers are birds...
Veld Types at Elephant Plains
AuthorSweetveld, sourveld and mixed-veldIn the Lowveld, where Elephant Plains is situated, you get a wide variety of different grass species. They all have different tastes and different nutritional values and some grasses prefer different soils to grow in. Due to...
Kaizer Malapane
Kaizer Malapane has long since been a part of the EP family. Firstly, years ago as a Tracker, and since 2020 a part of our Ranger team
The Marula Tree
The beautiful Marula Tree, called the “tree of love” by locals, is a rather big and impressive tree. It provides large amounts of shade
From the Kitchen
Nutella Cheesecake Recipe
Sounds indulgent? That would be because it is. This cake is not for faint hearts and weak arteries. It’s for serious Nutella lovers only!
Chocolate Swiss Roll
Who wouldn’t want to dig into this soft, delicious cake? Spoil your guest by serving them this chocolate roll for dessert
Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Rice and Sauce
This tender and flavorful Lamb Shoulder will melt in your mouth and will make any meat eater’s dreams come true
Pumpkin Fritters
Light, Fluffy Pumpkin Fritters (pampoenkoekies) with caramel sauce. Nostalgia on a plate that will become a family favourite in no time!
Waldorf Salad
Get ready for summer with this incredibly refreshing salad. The kids will love the fruitiness of this salad
Hearty Beef Stew
Climb into the hearts of your guest by serving them this Beef Stew. This delicious stew is perfect for any day of the year!
Orange Pudding
Surprise your guest this winter with a delightful citrus dessert. It won’t be the last time you make this pudding!
Vegetable Pasta Alfredo
Let this soft and creamy pasta, with its exploding flavour of ingredients, melt straight into your mouth with every bite
Springbok Carpaccio
Try something enticing and wild! You are sure to be surprised by this snack/starter and how much you like it