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  • 6 Comfortable Luxury Suites
  • Sabi Sands Game Reserve
  • Exceptional Big Five Viewing
  • Award Winning & Excellent Rated

Elephant Plains Game Lodge – Where Romance Meets the Wild

Tucked away in the untouched heart of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, part of the world-renowned Greater Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers more than just a safari—it offers a love affair with Africa’s soul.

Here, in one of the last great wilderness areas on Earth, you’ll find an elegant blend of comfort, authenticity, and affordability, perfect for couples seeking both adventure and intimacy.

With just 24 guests at any one time, this owner-run lodge promises personal touches, gracious hospitality, and a sense of belonging from the moment you arrive.

Fall asleep to the sounds of the wild—and wake up to wonder.

Your day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as golden light spills across the bush and Africa’s Big Five roam freely before your eyes.

Later, a guided bush walk invites you to connect more deeply with nature—through the rustle of grasses, the whisper of birds, and the quiet magic of hidden tracks.

In the afternoon, set out once more in an open 4x4 vehicle with your expert ranger and local Shangaan tracker, whose deep knowledge and passion will awaken your own sense of awe.

As the sun dips low, you’ll pause for a romantic sundowner, your glasses clinking beneath a sky ablaze with color.

Dine beneath the stars, dream beneath a canopy of silence.

Breakfast and lunch are served on the viewing deck or in the lodge’s warm dining room, while evening meals unfold around a flickering fire in the boma, surrounded by the gentle hush of the wilderness.

Every dish is crafted with love—simple, soulful, and unforgettable.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply escaping together, Elephant Plains Game Lodge invites you to slow down, to savor, and to fall in love with Africa—and each other.

This is the Africa of your dreams—raw, real, and impossibly romantic.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Situated on the banks of the dry Manyeleti riverbed
  • Accommodate a maximum of 24 guest
  • Ensures personal service and attention to detail
  • Guests can choose different type of suites
  • Mealtimes are sumptuous affairs
  • Big Five

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour Security
  • Child Minding Facilities /Games Room
  • Conference Centre
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Restaurant
  • Business Centre
  • Internet Access
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Secure Parking

Activities

Guests at the Elephant Plains Game Lodge enjoy an extensive range of facilities including daily game drives. Guests can enjoy open vehicle safaris in morning and afternoon. Search for the large and small animals in daily safaris accompanied by personal rangers and trackers.
They ensure you fantastic game viewing that avail amazing photographic chances of the furious Big Five;  along with 300 bird species. 

 

  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Game Walks
  • Big Five
  • Safaris
  • Walks

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Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite

Available: 6 Suites

Unit Sleeps: 2-4 adults

Check-in: From 1:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Show Room Info
  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Areas
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Viewing Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers
  • Safe
  • More

    FROM $568

    TO $568

    Per person per night sharing

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    Rondavel
    Rondavel
    Rondavel

    Available: 5 Rooms

    Check-in: From 1:00 PM

    Check-out: To 11:00 AM

    Show Room Info
  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Area
  • Viewing Deck
  • Safe
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers
  • More

    FROM $446

    TO $446

    Per person per night sharing

    Enquire Now What's Included
    Honeymoon Suite
    Honeymoon Suite
    Honeymoon Suite

    Available: 1 Suite

    Check-in: From 1:00 PM

    Check-out: To 11:00 AM

    Show Room Info
  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Area
  • Viewing Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers
  • Safe
  • Plunge Pool
  • Daybed
  • More

    FROM $629

    TO $629

    Per person per night sharing

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    Rates

    2026

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Rondavel Per person per night sharing From $446
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From $568
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Honeymoon Suite Per person per night sharing From $629

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Accommodation
    • Three Meals Daily
    • Morning & Evening Game Drives 
    • Bush/Nature Activities(subject to availability)
    • Teas & Coffees
    From $446 per person sharing
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