Name: Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Address: Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $446 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Highly recommend! We were sadly only able to stay one night but were able to see the Big 5 within our two safaris. The food was amazing. The room was perfect and very comfortable. The staff were gracious and welcoming. 10/10

Alexandra

Canada

My husband and I stayed at Elephants Plains and had a wonderful experience. Staff was really attentive to every single detail and really kind. Game drive was absolutely outstanding. We were really able to see a lot of animals and our guide was very professional and explained us a lot. Then the lodge and food was just perfect. We will definitely come back and we highly recommend it.

Lavinia

Switzerland

Great lodge! Staff are fantastic. Special thanks to Dillon our Ranger/Driver and Life our Tracker. We saw the big five plus thank to Life a leopard take down a small antelope. Amazing stay.

Christopher

United States of America

Everything! The game drives were excellent and the amenities were fantastic. Not to mention the incredible staff. Will absolutely come back!

Ashley

United States of America

The property is ok. Make sure you request a renovated room. The rooms have decks overlooking a dry riverbed and a watering hole both of which attract a lot of animals.

Deborah

United States of America

Everything about the lodge exceeded our expectoration! The view from our deck was breathtaking, the bed was big and very comfortable, we had an indoor and outdoor shower, and the staff came twice a day to clean and freshen up the room. The staff was very friendly and made sure we were always happy. Our ranger went above and beyond to make sure we saw all the Big 5 and did an incredible job at explaining how the animals live and communicate with each other

Candice

United States of America

I don’t even know where to begin! It was everything I dreamed my South African trip would be and more. The game drives were out of this world with excellent guides and trackers that get you very close to the animals. The food was delicious, they should sell a recipe book. The chefs they have know how to pair ingredients to provide excellent food. The room was beautiful and offered nice views with animals sometimes. The pools are an excellent way to relax and cool off, you can even see elephants by the water hole. The staff were friendly and helpful, they wanted you to have a good time and be safe at the same time. At night, there is even a friendly guy that walks you back to the room and wakes you up in the mornings. Thanks for a beautiful and relaxing stay.

Jennifer

United States of America

Everything . The game rides were amazing . We saw all of the big 5 all up close. Amazing safari . The best value for your money

Bozhidar

United States of America

Staff was increbily friendly and helpful, helping us with transfer arragements from airport to the logde. In addition, they surprised us with updgrades and gufts to celebrate our honeymoon. Games were aldo incredible with lots of different animals and a very knowlegable ranger.

Guilherme

Brazil

We spent two nights at this place and got to see the big 5. The staff and guides are great and take very good care of the guests. Food was great and the view from the balcony is amazing !

Liron

Israel

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“Highly recommend! We were sadly only able to stay one night but were able to see the Big 5 within our two safaris. The food was amazing. The room was perfect and very comfortable.”

Alexandra Canada
“My husband and I stayed at Elephants Plains and had a wonderful experience. Staff was really attentive to every single detail and really kind. Game drive was absolutely outstanding.”

Lavinia Switzerland
“Great lodge! Staff are fantastic. Special thanks to Dillon our Ranger/Driver and Life our Tracker. We saw the big five plus thank to Life a leopard take down a small antelope. Amazing stay.”

Christopher United States of America
“Everything! The game drives were excellent and the amenities were fantastic. Not to mention the incredible staff. Will absolutely come back!”

Ashley United States of America
“The property is ok. Make sure you request a renovated room. The rooms have decks overlooking a dry riverbed and a watering hole both of which attract a lot of animals.”

Deborah United States of America
“Everything about the lodge exceeded our expectoration! The view from our deck was breathtaking, the bed was big and very comfortable, we had an indoor and outdoor shower, and the staff came twice a...”

Candice United States of America
“I don’t even know where to begin! It was everything I dreamed my South African trip would be and more.”

Jennifer United States of America
“Everything . The game rides were amazing . We saw all of the big 5 all up close. Amazing safari . The best value for your money”

Bozhidar United States of America
“Staff was increbily friendly and helpful, helping us with transfer arragements from airport to the logde. In addition, they surprised us with updgrades and gufts to celebrate our honeymoon.”

Guilherme Brazil
“We spent two nights at this place and got to see the big 5. The staff and guides are great and take very good care of the guests. Food was great and the view from the balcony is amazing !”

Liron Israel

Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge features an outdoor pool, a spa, and luxury accommodations.

Elephant Plains offers spacious air-conditioned bungalows and rooms with elegant furnishings. Some rooms have private balconies with views of the watering hole.

Elephant Plains includes a fitness center and a conference room with satellite TV.

Guests of the Elephant Plains Game Lodge can enjoy game drives, bush walks, and photographic safaris where they can take wildlife pictures.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Kruger Gate
12.7 miles
Skukuza Golf Course
13.8 miles
Skukuza Indigenous Plants Nursery
13.9 miles
Skukuza Museum
14.9 miles

Natural Beauty *

Sabi River River
5.6 miles

Closest Airports *

Skukuza Airport
12.6 miles
Air Force Base Hoedspruit
41.6 miles
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
47.5 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Elephant Plains is more an experience than a hotel. Staff were invested in making sure that we had an amazing experience. The second common area with all the g...”

Vaudevillian

United Arab Emirates

“We had a great stay! Superfriendly staff, really good food and atmosphere. Room was perfect, with a big balcony with a superb view. Safari's were awesome, t...”

Elke

Belgium

9.1

“This place is just perfect. Everything at the highest level - delicious meals, clean, well-equipped rooms, friendly, hospitable staff. Safari with our guides wa...”

Grzegorz

Poland

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1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

- Use Gowrie Gate only. Due to river crossings, no other gate can be used at Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

- For safety reasons, children aged 16 and under are not allowed to go on the bush walk.
- Guests over the age of 60 are required to provide a medical certificate stating that they are in good health and fit to go on a bush walk.

“Highly recommend! We were sadly only able to stay one night but were able to see the Big 5 within our two safaris. The food was amazing. The room was perfect and very comfortable. The staff were gracious and welcoming. 10/10”

“My husband and I stayed at Elephants Plains and had a wonderful experience. Staff was really attentive to every single detail and really kind. Game drive was absolutely outstanding. We were really able to see a lot of animals and our guide was very professional and explained us a lot. Then the lodge and food was just perfect. We will definitely come back and we highly recommend it.”

“Great lodge! Staff are fantastic. Special thanks to Dillon our Ranger/Driver and Life our Tracker. We saw the big five plus thank to Life a leopard take down a small antelope. Amazing stay.”

“The property is ok. Make sure you request a renovated room. The rooms have decks overlooking a dry riverbed and a watering hole both of which attract a lot of animals. ”

“Everything about the lodge exceeded our expectoration! The view from our deck was breathtaking, the bed was big and very comfortable, we had an indoor and outdoor shower, and the staff came twice a day to clean and freshen up the room. The staff was very friendly and made sure we were always happy. Our ranger went above and beyond to make sure we saw all the Big 5 and did an incredible job at explaining how the animals live and communicate with each other”

“I don’t even know where to begin! It was everything I dreamed my South African trip would be and more. The game drives were out of this world with excellent guides and trackers that get you very close to the animals. The food was delicious, they should sell a recipe book. The chefs they have know how to pair ingredients to provide excellent food. The room was beautiful and offered nice views with animals sometimes. The pools are an excellent way to relax and cool off, you can even see elephants by the water hole. The staff were friendly and helpful, they wanted you to have a good time and be safe at the same time. At night, there is even a friendly guy that walks you back to the room and wakes you up in the mornings. Thanks for a beautiful and relaxing stay. ”

“Staff was increbily friendly and helpful, helping us with transfer arragements from airport to the logde. In addition, they surprised us with updgrades and gufts to celebrate our honeymoon. Games were aldo incredible with lots of different animals and a very knowlegable ranger.”

“We spent two nights at this place and got to see the big 5. The staff and guides are great and take very good care of the guests. Food was great and the view from the balcony is amazing ! ”

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Reviewed: November 2, 2019

Adrian
Switzerland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great game drives with our ranger Chade and Tracker Life. Highly recommend this private reserve to see fantastic wildlife.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Our best safari ever and one we shall always remember.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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We stayed in a luxury suite which was very comfortable with amazing views from our verandah, including elephants and other animals in the dry riverbed below. The game drives far exceeded our expectations with exceptional sightings of several leopards and a large pride of lions including cubs. We saw all of the big 5 and Darren and his tracker Chris gave us the most wonderful safari experience. We have travelled all over Africa on many safaris and our 3 night stay at EP was by far the best and the highlight of our South African holiday.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Alexandra
Canada

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Highly recommend! We were sadly only able to stay one night but were able to see the Big 5 within our two safaris. The food was amazing. The room was perfect and very comfortable. The staff were gracious and welcoming. 10/10

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Lavinia
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
10

“Outstanding and incredibile experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My husband and I stayed at Elephants Plains and had a wonderful experience. Staff was really attentive to every single detail and really kind. Game drive was absolutely outstanding. We were really able to see a lot of animals and our guide was very professional and explained us a lot. Then the lodge and food was just perfect. We will definitely come back and we highly recommend it.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Joseph
Israel

7 helpful votes
7.5

“Amazing Leopards viewing - less full safari experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
For the huge money we spent we expected the air condition to work. They tried to fix it but with success. As I mentioned, Leopards viewing is amazing but the overall wildlife viewing was slightly disappointing. Many say that Sabi Sand is the best reserve for game viewing. As far as we can judge it is not! We saw many leopards, we got real close to them but other than that - not much to write home about.
The hotel staff is amazing. Our room (the honeymoon suit) was great and nice but air condition did not work (nights are still very cold early Sep and waking up at 5 am for the morning drive in a called room is not that pleasant). Our guide/ranger was OK but we had better guides in our previous private game reserves. Food was good, not amazing. Some meals were very good, some average. Leopards viewing is amazing.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Laura
Italy

2 helpful votes
10

“Wonderful experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The scheduled guided walking in the morning have been cancelled without any notification and they left us waiting for walking depart for 40 minutes until we have decided to ask further news (as we had asked at the time scheduled for depart at the reception and they confirmed the guided walk was going to have place in few minutes). The concern is due to the fact they haven't informed us promptly and proposed nothing as alternative activity despite the walk has been paid by us.
One of the best place we have ever been. Exciting experience the afternoon game drive: the tracker and the guide have been wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable and the service very attentive. Pleasant breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Perfect Safari adventure ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was perfect.
Perfect location and knowledgeable staff. Saw the Big 5 on our 1st 2-3 days of our stay

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Giovanni
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Over any expectation!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only negative aspect is that you need to pay a fee when entering the park gate and reach the lodge. I understand that this fee is for the park and not the lodge, so it has to be paid to access every lodge within the park. However this fee is is not specified anywhere on the booking page, and it would be nicer to know before booking, and not after reaching the destination.
The game drives were simply incredible! And our ranger was very knowedgeable, answering every question we had with plenty of details. The food served at the lodge was very good, and the staff very fiendly and available to our requests.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Alfons
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Clean and well organized

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Christopher
United States of America
10

“Great Expereince. Great Food. Great Staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Great lodge! Staff are fantastic. Special thanks to Dillon our Ranger/Driver and Life our Tracker. We saw the big five plus thank to Life a leopard take down a small antelope. Amazing stay.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Ashley
United States of America
10

“Wonderful experience! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Everything! The game drives were excellent and the amenities were fantastic. Not to mention the incredible staff. Will absolutely come back!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: March 25, 2019

Catherine
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The level of service was incredible. Friendly, helpful staff who went above & beyond. Facilities were beautiful & everything possible was done to make the stay feel luxurious

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 18, 2019

Grzegorz
Poland

7 helpful votes
10

“Perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
A small disadvantage were two small tears in the mosquito net. However, we did not see any mosquitoes or other insects in our house.
This place is just perfect. Everything at the highest level - delicious meals, clean, well-equipped rooms, friendly, hospitable staff. Safari with our guides was a wonderful adventure, we saw a lot of animals, many times from a very short distance. The guides were great - one of them was a great driver, the other had an extremely good eye for finding animals.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 28, 2019

Catherine
United Kingdom
10

“The best in sabi sands, just book it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wi if only available in main building which we liked, we were able to switch off but if you want 24 7 WiFi it would be a problem
This place is amazing and the rangers go well out of their way to find the animals. It’s small and friendly and was the best first safari.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 26, 2019

Deborah
United States of America

6 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The internet is a nightmare! It only works in the restaurant and bar and they give you a random user ID and password that you have to use every single time your phone goes to sleep! It is insane! Also, some rooms have not been renovated and are in dire need of attention. Not sure why they are giving them to people. The renovated rooms are nice.
The property is ok. Make sure you request a renovated room. The rooms have decks overlooking a dry riverbed and a watering hole both of which attract a lot of animals.

Stayed in January 2019

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