Recent Big 5 Sightings
Weekly Big Five Sightings 12-18 May 2025
Monday, 12 May 2025 (25°C) Tiyani, the female leopard, with two cubs stationary on Tsalala. A herd of 12 African elephants mobile West from Seef’s Pan. A herd of Approximately 80 Cape buffalo mobile East from Baobab Dam. Xidulu, the...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 5-11 May 2025
Monday, 5 May 2025 (27°C) Three members of the Kambula Male coalition stationary with Three female members of The Nkuhuma Pride, East of Jerry Drive. Herd of approximately 18 African elephants drinking at Serengeti Pan. Four Kambula male lions with Three...
Weekly Sightings 28th April – 4th May.
Monday, 28 April 2025 (28°C) One African elephant bull feeding at Eagle owl crossing. Breeding herd of approximately 20 African elephants feeding along Jerry Drive. Tlalamba, the female leopard and her female cub Tshipondo, watching one Spotted hyaena feeding...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 21 – 27 April 2025
Monday, 21 April 2025 (34°C) A pack of six African Wild Dogs mobile west from Powerline Road towards Jacana Open Area. Four Kambula male lions stationary at Makulu Open Area. Tiyani, the female leopard, stationary at Bushcamp East, South of Old Bushcamp. Tortoise Pan,...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 14 – 20 April 2025
Monday, 14 April 2025 (22°C) The Kruger male lion resting on Konkoni junction to Seepline West. Tiyani, the female leopard, mobile east from Elephant Carcass towards EP Driveway. Two Nkuhuma lionesses resting at broken dam. Tortoise Pan, the male leopard, mobile east...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 07-13 April 2025
Monday, 07 April 2025 (29°C) A Pack of twelve wild dogs, being chased south into Londolozi by a breeding herd of twenty-five elephants at the junction of rocky road. The four Kambula male lions, sleeping at the junction of A-main and lowveld link. Makhomsava, the...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 31 March – 06 April
Monday, 31 March 2025 (29°C) Makhomsava, the female leopard, static north of Jerry Drive crossing. One Kambula male lion, mobile east from Arathusa Safari airstrip. Three Kambula male lions, resting on Parallel just west of MMM Junction. Two elephant bulls,...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 24-30 March 2025
Monday, 24 March 2025 (26°C) Tortoise Pan, the male leopard, stationary at Simbambili Open Area West of Tamboti Thicket. Breeding herd of 20 African elephants drinking at 2nd Windmill pan. Two African wild dogs mobile South on Galago Shortcut. Ntsumi, the...
weekly Big Five Sightings 17- 23 March 2025
Monday, 17 March 2025 (25°C) Nhenhe, the male leopard stationary at Big Dam. One African elephant bull feeding on Arathusa Main junction Sixes road. The Kruger male lion mating with a Nkuhuma lioness North of Arathusa Safari Airstrip. Tuesday, 18 March 2025 (23°C) One...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 10-16 March 2025
Monday, 10 March 2025 (30°C 1.5mm) A breeding herd of forty buffalo, drinking at Arathusa Safari Dam. Makhomsava, the female leopard and two cub’s mobile west from EP/Sherley’s cutline. A breeding herd of ten buffalo, feeding between Kudu Drift and Rhino Ring...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 03-09 March 2025
Monday, 3 March 2025 (31°C) Makhomsava, the female leopard static on Seepline East of Big Dam. The two cubs of Makhomsava, the female leopard stationary East of Land Cruiser Crossing. A pack of thirteen wild dogs, sleeping around Sherley’s Open area. One elephant...
Weekly Big Five Sightings 24 February – 2 March 2025
Monday, 24 February 2025 (26°C) Makhomsava, the female leopard and her two cubs, feeding on an impala ram carcass on Big Dam Link South. Two Elephant Bulls drinking at Sussens Dam. Tuesday, 25 February 2025 (29°C) Breeding herd of approximately 35 elephants feeding...
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