The Rondavels are set in the beautifully landscaped garden of the original family holiday camp and one can still feel their old bushveld charm upon entering. The Rondavels have been decorated to pay tribute to Oupa Dries and Ouma Anna Steyn, without whom Elephant Plains Game Lodge would not have existed.
The Rondavels feature sundecks, air conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets, electronic safes, as well as mini bars and tea & coffee facilities. While being elegant and luxurious, the Rondavels offer great value for money and affordable game lodge accommodation.
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 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Per adult sharing: R 6,300.00
Per single adult: R 9,500.00
Children < 12: R 4,700.00
Please take note: no children under 3 years of age.
Guide in Guide Room: R 1750.00 pp per night.
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Per adult sharing: R 7,300.00
Per single adult: R 10,000.00
Children < 12: R 5,400.00
Please take note: no children under 3 years of age.
Guide in Guide Room: R 2000.00 pp per night.
- 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.
Helen and Ian
“Visit no 1 and our first safari ever. This is a very special place – friendly and helpful team who looked after us really well. Magnificent wildlife!! Thank you!”
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!”
Jack and Alex
“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Our first safari and it far exceeded our expectations. Chade and Colbert – you were amazing and showed us so much! We will be back to see Tiyani’s cub, all grown up.”
Sarah, James and Harry Reynolds
“We had an amazing two nights here at this beautiful property. The room was fabulous, the service impeccable, the food delicious and the drives simply incredible. Thank you so much to Dillon and Derrick for an amazing experience, and to all the staff at Elephant Plains. We hope to return again one day!!!”
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.”
Susanne and Erik
“Thank you for an awesome stay once again. Our 5th time and we hope to come back! With Love.”
Mike and Kaitlin
“Thank you for such a wonderful stay. All of the staff and the room were incredible.”