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Safari Plains
Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.
From R 7 480 per person sharing, per night
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About the lodge
An overview of Safari Plains.
Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa.
Highlights
- Situated a convenient, short two-hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
- 20 stylish and spacious tented rooms overlooking a bush haven.
- Enjoy an authentic safari experience.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Safari Plains.
- Children aged 0–5 years stay on a complimentary basis when sharing with two fully paying adults in a family room.
The Detail
Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Limpopo Province, the exquisite beauty of its wide-open savannahs, rich wildlife heritage, and spectacular vistas creates an idyllic melting pot for a majestic wilderness destination. Close to Gauteng, only a couple of hours' drive from the city, the extravagant haven that is Safari Plains is sure to captivate you. Once experienced, it will draw you to return again and again.
Each of the breathtaking tented suites offers a stunning setting within the natural, indigenous bushveld. These safari-style tents provide the utmost comfort and an opulent ambiance, featuring private timber wraparound decks. All tented suites are tastefully appointed with sunken baths, separate showers, and private facilities. The hospitality armoire includes a fully stocked minibar fridge along with tea and coffee facilities. Air conditioning throughout the space ensures that guests can enjoy year-round, temperature-controlled tented accommodation.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, three meals, two safaris daily, and VAT at 15%.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits) and two safaris daily
R 7 480
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.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Combo
Combo SPECIAL Spend 3 nights at: Safari Plains and enjoy 3 FREE nights at The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel in Cape Town - Valid from 01 May to 31 August 2026
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Safari Plains, 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 All ages · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- 0–5 years complimentary when sharing with parents; 6–18 years 50% of adult sharing rate. One adult sharing with children pays the single adult rate. Conservation levy: R225 per adult. R113 per child per stay, under 5 FOC (2026 rates).
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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Children under 6 years are only permitted on dedicated family safaris at management discretion (standard game-drive minimum is 6). Children under 16 are not permitted on guided walks. Festive meal surcharges apply on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve: R450 per adult and R225 per child aged 6–11. Exclusive-use family-access arrangements are documented for other Extraordinary properties but not explicitly confirmed for Safari Plains.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows Safari Plains backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Candis and Kim across the team.
"Our consultant Zené has been wonderful to work with. She responds quickly and has a great initution for what we are looking for. She has put together a great package for us. So far the process with Safari.com has been outstanding."
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Let's design your stay.
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 Safari Plains: 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.
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