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Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Adjacent to the world-famous Kruger National Park and sharing an unfenced border is the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve - a safari destination that is renowned for its exceptional Big 5 game viewing and luxurious accommodation. Elephant Plains Game Lodge caters to the discerning traveler, offering various accommodation options, sumptuous cuisine and an unforgettable Big 5 safari experience.

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From R 7 300 per person sharing, per night

LocationSabi Sand
From, per person · nightR 7 300
AvailabilityLive

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Elephant Plains Game Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Elephant Plains Game Lodge.

Adjacent to the world-famous Kruger National Park and sharing an unfenced border is the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve - a safari destination that is renowned for its exceptional Big 5 game viewing and luxurious accommodation. Elephant Plains Game Lodge caters to the discerning traveler, offering various accommodation options, sumptuous cuisine and an unforgettable Big 5 safari experience.

Highlights

  • The Elephant Plains area is particularly well known for its leopard populations, as well as lion, cheetah, wild dog, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. It is also home to a large bird population, making it ideal for birdwatchers.
  • For a more romantic, personal setting, the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite offers a private unit with some of the most amazing views in the area, as well as its own splash pool and open pavilion area.

The Detail

Elephant Plains Game Lodge strikes the perfect balance between comfort and affordability. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the adjacent river from elegant decks, indulge in professionally prepared cuisine, and explore a curated wine selection from the on-site wine cellar. And that's all before the bush adventure even begins.

With exciting safari options, professional guides, and the great, wild African bush practically at its doorstep, Elephant Plains Game Lodge is an incredible destination for guests hoping to experience the bush in all its wonder.

Accommodation at Elephant Plains is provided in a series of Rondavels, each featuring air conditioning, coffee-making facilities, en-suite bathrooms, mosquito netting, and sundecks.

There are also several Luxury Suites, which include air conditioning, fireplaces, minibars, overhead fans, safes, tea and coffee-making stations, and mosquito netting for added comfort.

Elephant Plains offers two daily guided safari drives—one in the morning and another at dusk. These outings are coordinated by highly trained teams of experienced game rangers and local Shangaan trackers. Additionally, daytime guided bush walks allow guests to get up close to the wildlife. During these walks, guests can engage with their trackers and learn about local flora, bird habitats, and the area's history.

A unique highlight for guests is the lodge's skywatching excursions. Far removed from the heavy city lights that often obscure the stars, these trips offer an awe-inspiring view of the night sky. Guides, trained in astronomy, provide fascinating insights during these informative evening outings.

The lodge’s facilities include a curio shop, swimming pool, laundry services, internet connectivity, babysitting services, coffee-making stations, a library, health spa amenities, and a private wine cellar.

Price Includes

Accommodation, two daily game drives, a daily bushwalk, three daily meals, and tea/coffee.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Full Board - All meals, tea and coffee, two game drives daily, a bushwalk and a game drive sundowner

R 7 300

per person · night

Low season

1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027

Full Board - All meals, tea and coffee, two game drives daily, a bushwalk and a game drive sundowner

R 8 050

per person · night

Peak / migration

1 Jul 2027 – 31 Dec 2027

Full Board - All meals, tea and coffee, two game drives daily, a bushwalk and a game drive sundowner

R 8 050

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Elephant Plains Game Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 3+ · Game drives 3+ · Walking safari 17+
Child rates
Child rate for children under 12 — approximately 50% of the single adult rate (e.g. R3,525. R4,500. R5,100 per night; across 2025–2027).
Family rooms
No dedicated family unit.
Care
Kids' programme · Babysitting available
Exceptions

No children under 3 years of age are permitted at the lodge or on game drives. Bush walks are strictly for guests aged 17 and over; for younger children, a ranger or tracker can be arranged to lead a "mini bush walk" inside the camp. A private game-drive vehicle can be rented on request at extra cost for families wanting exclusive use. Child-minding/babysitting can be arranged on request and is charged per hour, for the guest's own account.

Your specialist for this lodge

Leigh-Ann Croeser

Leigh-Ann Croeser

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows Elephant Plains Game Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Cearl MarneyZene Devine

With Cearl and Zené across the team.

"Our contact at Safari.com was fantastic. She was able to answer all my questions, or find and out then text me back. Communication using email and WhatsApp was excellent. While planning our trip we had a large change and Denise was able to work with our Safari lodge to find a solution, which solved it. Booking went smoothly, suggestions about the trip were very helpful and I felt I was working with a professional who wanted the best experience for my family."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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