Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge sits in the northern sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, on an unfenced border with Kruger National Park, overlooking the dry Manyeleti riverbed and a popular waterhole. It has been family-owned and run for more than 50 years, offering a smaller, owner-run, comfortable lodge experience for the mid-to-upper market at a price point below Sabi Sand's top-tier lodges.
Room counts vary by source, but the lodge generally comprises a mix of thatched rondavels and luxury suites plus a honeymoon suite with a private pool (described variously as a splash, plunge or infinity pool), and a Family Rondavel with two interleading bedrooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets, safes, minibars and tea and coffee facilities; luxury suites add a lounge, private viewing deck and indoor fireplace.
Two daily drives run in open Land Rovers with permanent ranger and tracker teams, plus guided bush walks with armed guides, night drives and birdwatching. Leopard, lion, elephant, wild dog and white rhino are regularly sighted, with the dry season especially productive as animals concentrate at water sources. Facilities include two pools, a gym, spa treatments, a games room, a library, a wine cellar, a bar and a conference centre, with breakfast and lunch served as buffets and dinner in an open-air boma. Access is via a nearby FedAir airstrip or through Hoedspruit and Gowrie Gate.
Frequently asked questions.
Where is Elephant Plains Game Lodge located?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge is in the northern sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Mpumalanga, Greater Kruger, South Africa, on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, on an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
What type of property is Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
A family-owned-and-run bushveld safari lodge overlooking a popular waterhole, serving the mid-to-upper market.
How many rooms does Elephant Plains Game Lodge have?
A mix of thatched rondavels, luxury suites, a honeymoon suite with a private pool and a Family Rondavel with two interleading bedrooms. Exact counts vary by source — confirm directly with the lodge.
What is the children's policy?
Age rules conflict across sources, generally ranging from age 3 upward depending on the activity (walks and drives may have separate minimums). Confirm current policy directly.
What activities are available?
Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives, night drives, guided bush walks with armed guides, birdwatching and stargazing.
What facilities are available?
Two swimming pools, a gym, spa treatments, a games room, a library, a wine cellar, a bar, a curio shop, an open-air boma and a conference centre.
What's the power and Wi-Fi situation?
Wi-Fi is reported in common areas only; backup power arrangements are not published. Confirm directly with the lodge.
What should I know about reservations?
Rates on request. The area is a malaria region per one source; access is via a nearby FedAir airstrip or by road through Hoedspruit and Gowrie Gate.
How do I book Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
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