The natural design and architectural flow of these glass-fronted, Luxury Suites fall softly on the eye. The exclusive, open-plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private viewing deck that offers spectacular views over the riverbed and open area.
All suites feature air conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets, electronic safes, as well as mini bars and tea & coffee facilities. Our newest addition, the Elephant Suite, boasts two en-suite bedrooms and a large private viewing deck, ideal for families, wishing to share a suite.
Lounge, bar and library
The main lodge houses the reception area and the following facilities and amenities in the main lodge are available to all guests:
Dining
Wine Cellar
Bar
Small Library
Lounge
Curio Shop
Rates
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Per adult sharing: R 9,300.00
Per single adult: R 13,000.00
Children < 12: R 6,900.00
We welcome children aged 8 years and older.
Note: Rates are quoted in South African Rand on a per-person, per-night basis.
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027
Per adult sharing: R 10,250.00
Per single adult: R 14,500.00
Children < 12: R 7,600.00
We welcome children aged 8 years and older.
Note: Rates are quoted in South African Rand on a per-person, per-night basis.
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2028
Per adult sharing: R 11,480.00
Per single adult: R 16,240.00
Children < 12: R 8,520.00
We welcome children aged 8 years and older.
Note: Rates are quoted in South African Rand on a per-person, per-night basis.
- Rates include 15% VAT, accommodation, all meals, morning and evening game drives, bush walks, sundowner drinks, tea and coffee.
- Your bar, mini bar, curio shop purchases, laundry and child-minding services are extras for your own account.
- Guides and pilots will be allowed to go on the game drives, if space on the vehicle allows it. Drinks are for the guide's own account.
- Rates exclude Guest Conservation Contribution Initiative. Please click here to read more about this fee.
James and Shanna, Brisbane
“Thank you for an amazing experience. All the staff are fantastic.”
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!”
Gerard Cramer
“Beautiful experience, good drives and good food and drinks.”
Jack, Kim, Vik Shah
“The best adventure!! Awesome service from start to finish. Staff was attentive and always willing to answer questions. The safari experience was once in a lifetime and it is encouraging to see how the ranger and tracker cared about the animals’ safety, our safety and the environment in general. THANK YOU!!! P.S. the food and the chef was excellent.”
The Scotties Roy, Kathie, Viv and Ian
“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at Elephant Plains! Darryn, Jordan and Dion were absolutely amazing and what wonderful game sightings did we have. The Big 5 all in one morning! WOW! Thanks to this, Scotties, Darryn and Jordan had to shave their heads. Hope to see you all again.
P/S Roy and I have been to South Africa almost 14 times and we have never seen so many cats!!”
Debbie and Phil Hood
“I will never forget the sights and sounds of this beautiful place. Thank you everyone for the experience of a lifetime! You are all amazing (especially my prince, Remember) Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Darryn and Dion, you have the best jobs in the world. All our love.”
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!!”