Title: Elephant Plains Game Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15381956&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elephant Plains Game Lodge Lodge in Sabi Sands Game Reserve with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Elephant Plains Game Lodge ![Luxury Rooms (Double Rooms) (1) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk - Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/95d8ad49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Rooms (Double Rooms) (1) | Terrace/patio - Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/ef462ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Honeymoon Suite | Terrace/patio - Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/9e29c35a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/25de43b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine - Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/d0a4def9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and an airport shuttle are just a few of the amenities provided at Elephant Plains Game Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as hiking/biking. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym £730 includes taxes & fees 7 Jan - 8 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 3 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 4 - Jan 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=15381956&PinnedHotelID=15381956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Rondavels (Double Rooms) (2) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/f7bd86e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Rondavels (Double Rooms) (2) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Separate bath and shower Private bathroom - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Luxury Rooms (Double Rooms) (1) ![Luxury Rooms (Double Rooms) (1) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/95d8ad49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Rooms (Double Rooms) (1) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Separate bath and shower Private bathroom - 861 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Honeymoon Suite ![Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15390000/15382000/15381956/0fc5fdc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Suite ### Highlights Balcony or patio Private plunge pool Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds TV Premium bedding Ceiling fan Separate bath and shower - 1076 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKruger-National-Park-Hotels-Elephant-Plains-Game-Lodge.h15381956.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKruger-National-Park-Hotels-Elephant-Plains-Game-Lodge.h15381956.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-24.74392%2C31.47826&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2254YTjhfdmltPNfETLcN99_sls=) Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga #### Getting around - Mala Mala (AAM) - 152 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bar at Singita Boulders - ‬63 min drive - ‪Galago Lodge - ‬29 min drive - ‪Midday Restaurant @ Arathusa - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bar @ Arethusa - ‬20 min drive - ‪Restaurant at Singita Boulders - ‬63 min drive ## About this property ### Elephant Plains Game Lodge Upscale lodge in a rural location Consider a stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and an airport shuttle. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as hiking/biking. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden. Other perks include: - 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and game drive on-site - A front desk safe, a banquet hall and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms at Elephant Plains Game Lodge offer perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2180000/2179400/2179397/94e318fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Bushbuckridge - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 92 reviews £635 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=2179397&PinnedHotelID=2179397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23620000/23615500/23615423/b7e8a2ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rhino Walking Safaris Bushbuckridge - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Parking included 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=23615423&PinnedHotelID=23615423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994000/2993993/185886cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rhino Post Safari Lodge Bushbuckridge - 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8 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=17323172&PinnedHotelID=17323172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 50 per day) - Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per day) ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - 24-hour gym - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Game drive - Game viewing - Hiking/biking trails - Library ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Administrative fee: ZAR 110 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 50 per day (rates may vary) - Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 50.00 per day (rates may vary) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### Property is also known as Elephant Plains Game Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Elephant Plains Game Sabi Sand Game Reserve Elephant Plains Game Lodge Kruger National Park Elephant Plains Game Kruger National Park ephant Plains Game Kruger Nat Elephant Plains Game Elephant Plains Game Lodge Lodge Elephant Plains Game Lodge Bushbuckridge Elephant Plains Game Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elephant Plains Game Lodge have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge? ### Is Elephant Plains Game Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Elephant Plains Game Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Elephant Plains Game Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Elephant Plains Game Lodge? ### Does Elephant Plains Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Elephant Plains Game Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Elephant Plains Game Lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities An incredible stay and experience. ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely stay at Elephant Plains! The lodge is a dream, the staff are wonderful, and the game drives exceeded all our expectations. ##### Theresa Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikhail 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Do you want to see the big five while being treated as a royalty? Book the Elephant Plains Game Lodge. Their facility is excellent, location is great, and the level of service is awesome. They will be waiting for you when you arrive because they know that you’re coming and they will pamper you on every step of the way: from the room personalized for your visit to the dining options tailored to your diet to sundowners and welcome back drinks. They make you feel like a family and you would not want to leave. Ever. ##### Mikhail Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan 16 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome people, outstanding location, very knowledgeable safari guides & spotters. Highly recommended in EVERY way. Can‘t wait to come back !!! ##### Jan Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Like an elephant, I will never forget this stay From the welcome to the farewell, everything was exceptional. Nell was a knowledgeable and engaging guide and we saw all the animals we wanted to see and more - amazing sightings of elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions to name a few. The rooms were comfortable and meals were delicious. The staff went the extra mile to cater to our needs - a special shout out to Carmen who ensured that everything we required was arranged with a smile. I would recommend Elephant Plains to anyone visiting South Africa. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/87549f3a-0160-4f3e-964b-5c4de9ab9727-1745764290285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30f1a9ba-7000-4a20-860a-a24aa17b6a28-1745764315656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ca45fa42-7ae4-478f-a097-d84e430de04f-1745764295425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ca912c41-ff75-4119-a37d-baf11302c101-1745764305885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alan Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan 3 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A fantastic choice in Sabi Sand Wonderful game viewing, attentive and friendly service, delicious food. The luxury room was gorgeous, stylish and very comfortable. A fantastic experience all around, we did not want to leave! ##### Meghan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Warda 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing ##### Warda Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Experience of a lifetime My fiancé and I stayed for 2 nights at Elephant Plains and loved every minute. As I have never loved nature, I was skeptical and restricted the stay to 2 nights, but have left with khaki fever thanks to the safari guide (Matt) and tracker (Dumi). We went to Kruger National Park afterwards and realised how we were spoiled by Elephant Plains. Elephant Plains offers quality intimate close viewings that will give you the experience of a lifetime. At the lodge, the staff were extremely helpful, ensuring that the only thing we needed to think about were the unforgettable game drives. Our only regret with the stay is that we didn’t stay for longer. My fiancé and I have discussed since and we would happily return for a longer trip when we honeymoon. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b5ed1939-8c30-4dda-a21c-8d52d631b0e2-1745604307634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0767947f-728b-47aa-af91-23ab764e92b9-1745604309876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4532f124-0ae7-4df6-8979-94bc7c90e006-1745604307418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02c76fcf-58b1-4968-a1d2-a58d157fcb27-1745604323514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Charles Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had an amazing experience at Elephant Plains. It was our first legit safari and first safari lodge. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The facilities are excellent and comfortable. You are in a beautiful location where you can see animals from the balconies. We saw elephants, antelope, waterbuck, and even a leopard from the pool balcony. On our actual game drives we saw all of the big 5 several times (over our 3 day stay)! Couldn’t have hoped for anything better than what we got at elephant plains! ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge was unforgettable. From the warm welcome to the seamless rooming experience, everything was handled with care and professionalism. The highlight of our trip was the remarkable safari adventures (game drives), where we had the chance to see elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, leopards, and more up close—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. The delicious meals, tailored to accommodate vegetarian preferences, were excellent. The staff also went above and beyond, assisting with retrieving our luggage from Johannesburg and providing thoughtful support with laundry and toiletries. Their hospitality and attention to detail made our stay exceptional. We are truly grateful for this amazing experience and will gladly recommend Elephant Plains to anyone visiting the area. We can’t wait to return! ##### Lacey Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unforgettable Safari Experience at Elephant Plain We had an incredible stay at Elephant Plains. Shuna was an amazing and fun host, and Darren and Colbert were outstanding guides. Thanks to their efforts, we saw the Big Five within the two short nights we were there. The food by Tilly was fantastic! It was probably the perfect safari experience for us, and we would definitely come back. The location is quite remote, and getting to the hotel can be challenging due to potholes. Additionally, there's limited flexibility in booking because it's so popular, and I believe they should allow for changes or cancellations rather than requiring bookings a year in advance. Despite these minor issues, our experience was unforgettable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This was our 5th visit to Elephant Plains. It's the most affordable option in the Sabi Sands and an excellent place to stay. Since our 2022 visit, they have updated the rondovels. They're super comfortable with everything you need. Staff were great. They seem to have simplified the food options (an improvement) and the quality is great. You go to the Sabi Sands for the exceptional leopard sightings and amazing safaris. This place does not dissapoint - in one drive we had 2 leopard cub sightings, a female on a kill, close elephant encounters and lions. It's worth every cent! For self-drivers (at May 2025), the roads to Gowrie Gate are horrendous and haven't improved much in 10 years. Map out your journey before hand. We used both Google Maps and the maps provided by EP. Gowrie Gate entry was R510 (cash or card) and the conservation fee added to your bill at EP was R620 so factor that in too. Elephant Plains is a must do! ##### Nicole Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Foi maravilhosa!! ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manfred 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Das absolute Highlight unseres Südafrika Urlaubs! Tolle Safaris bei denen wir nicht nur die Big 5 sahen sondern von unserem Führer viele Informationen erhielten. Da die Rezeptionistin erfahren hatte das wir Hochzeitstag haben, bekamen wir die Honeymoon Suite. Ein Traum! Besonders erwähnen möchte ich noch die absolute Freundlichkeit wirklich ALLER Mitarbeiter und Mitarbeiterinnen! Das ist gelebter Kundenservice! Wir kommen auf alle Fälle wieder 😀! Eine absolute Empfehlung von mir! ##### Manfred Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guido 21 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Schöne Unterkunft, sehr nettes und kompetentes Personal, gutes Essen. Gut organisierte und lohnenswerte Game Drives. Kaizer und Dumi waren tolles Guides und Tracker. Aussicht von den Balkonen der Lodges könnte besser sein. ##### Guido Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred 3 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay We went to Elephant Plains for New Years Eve. Wonderfull experience and best Leopard sightings ever ##### Fred Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfekter Service, tolle Location, tolle Erlebnisse ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bo 27 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### experience Our family of 5 had an amazing experience with Elephant Plains. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great time, and that our little boy was taken care of. We loved the game drives, there was so much to see and explore, and many of the famous “big five” were roaming freely the the surrounding area. One of our highlight was the 6 or so giraffes that we saw walking along the main road on our way out to wave us off!!! Overall a fantastic experience and we hope to be back again! ##### Bo Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wing Sze 2 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Perfect Stay. ##### Wing Sze Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The best lodge we stayed at in Sabi. Amazing service, delicious food, exciting game rides. Highly recommended. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex, Canada 29 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic location in Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Guides were incredibly knowledgeable and went out of their way to make our trip perfect. Up close to leopards, lions, rhino and buffalo. Food was excellent! Lovely quiet property with view over a waterhole. Two swimming pools with one close to our room was very convenient. Beautiful deck around the restaurant. Such a great experience that my partner proposed ❤️ Perfect in every way! ##### Alex Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Top Tiersichtungen mit Leoparden an allen Tagen,Big Five innerhalb weniger Stunden,Tolles Team vom Guide ,,der Managerin ,der Köchin,sogar der Wagen wurde gewaschen.Tolles aufmerksames Team. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is in a simple word Amazing. It was a magical stay we bonded with the staff they made us feel very welcome and the place is just perfection. I will comeback and do another Safari in South Africa in the future and I will make sure to stay In the same lodge. Elephant Plains has excellent facilities, amazing food and a staff that just makes you feel welcome and like you are the only thing that matters to them. Thank you for making our stay so magical and a big thanks to Darryn, Max and Derek. Thanks to them we got to see the big five and much more. An experience we will never forget. Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Pearl 12 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a great place and provide great rides. Andrew, ranger, and Dion, tracker, were amazing. There is only one problem for this place-- condition of the road to get there. We drove by ourselves and deeply regretted it. It looks like an hour drive by google map, but it took up to 4 hours. The road supposed to be a paved road, but it had a million of potholes. We were nervous for the whole time if we were on the right track. I wished we would have been warned about it beforehand. But other than this, Elephant Plains is great. We saw a leopard and a cub for the first ride. We had great time staying there. ##### Pearl Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Parfait Hotel exceptionnel! 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