Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa): See 315 Reviews and 422 Photos

Also Known As:: Elephant Plains Game Hotel Sabi Sand Game Reserve; Elephant Plains Game Hotel; Elephant Plains Game Nelspruit

Address: Sabi Sand Game Reserve | Greater Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Amenities:

Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #9 of 42 Speciality lodging in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Price range (per night): S$480 - 937

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Elephant Plains Game Lodge is situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This owner-run lodge caters for the discerning traveller, with a variety of accommodation options including 5 Rondavels, 6 Luxury Suites and a Honeymoon Suite. Activities include two daily game drives and a bush walk. The lodge also offers a spa, gym, conference facility / TV room, games room, small library and two swimming pools. ... more less

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Jacqui L

Manzini, Swaziland

1 review

“Great Trip”

Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Have just returned from a photographic workshop held at Elephant Plains. The course was held by Natural Exposure run by Sean Pattrick using Elephant Plains as the base. What a great expierance. The course was amazing, learnt loads and even got to take some nice photo's. Elephant plains is one of the best places I have been, the staff are... More

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bethie331

Chicago, Illinois

Contributor

16 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

18 helpful votes

“Wonderful way to start our first safari”

Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We arrived in Elephant Plains after 30+ hours of traveling from the US for a 2 night stay and were immediately welcomed with a nice cold drink and met our ranger Devon. We were shown to our rondavel, which I was very pleased with - knowing that it was the cheapest option I was still unsure what it would be... More

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Hi Bethie Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found the Rondavels sufficient. The biggest difference between them and the Luxury Suites is that they also have a lounge area with a fireplace and a larger viewing deck overlooking the open area in front of the lodge. But... More

stevejmorgan

London, United Kingdom

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Fabulous Experience , step up from the norm, great staff”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

Only a longer stay would have made this more special, We stayed for 3 nights after 2 in a tented camp in the main Kruger for a large group booking ( my Brother in Law's 40th and his 10th wedding anniversary celebration too) . Service from the moment we arrived until we left was exemplary , rooms ( we had... More

Hi Steve, thank you so much for the kind feedback and reccommending us to all your friends - word of mouth is the best marketing tool out there! If you are ever in the area again, please come and visit. Regards, Marlet Swart More

Jen H

Castro Valley

“Words can't explain you have to visit for yourself”

Reviewed 9 May 2013

23 of us visited from the States. What an awesome place to visit. I was struck by the beauty of the grounds and the friendliness of the staff. We had the very best staff taking care of us, Mohammed, Remember, Lindy, Jeannette and Walter. They were all very attentive and met our every need. The last night with all of... More

Hi Jen, thank you so much for your very kind review. We are glad that your group enjoyed their stay. I will be sure to pass your compliments to the staff. Please do visit us again one day and thanks for reccommending us to your friends back home. Regards, Marlet Swart More

JeanVerde

New York City, New York

11 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

3 helpful votes

“Amazing place, motivated staff”

My parents and I stayed at Elephant Plains for two nights in April. I've been working in Malawi this year, and my parents flew from the West Coast of the US to meet me in South Africa for a vacation. It was very important to me that they have a wonderful time. I had been advised that we should spend... More

Hi Jean, thank you very much for your kind and detailed feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and that your parents also thought we were the best part of their vacation. Thank you also for highlighting our staff's dedication. They're an integral part of our business and one of our biggest assets! I will be sure to... More

happiechik

Saskatoon, Canada

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Amazing place, great staff, a must stay”

My friend and I stayed here on our first week of our African adventure. We were welcomed by the manager, and greeted by our game guide when we arrived, and even though it was pouring rain, our guide, Dawie and his tracker Patrick, were as enthusiastic as us about heading on a drive in the rain. My friend fell ill... More

Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Luckily your friend recovered quickly from her illness. I will make sure that the staff also receive your nice compliment on their friendliness. Please do visit us again one day! Regards, Marlet Swart More

Mandysnapper

Durham, United Kingdom

Reviewer

5 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

23 helpful votes

“Amazing place”

Wow about sums it up with regards to Elephant Plains, what an amazing week I spent there. The accommodation was perfect I would not have changed a thing or maybe I would to stay longer. I stayed in Number 4 which had a great situation very close to the sun deck and pool and a great view over the plain... More

mandysnapper123

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Reviewed 7 May 2013

Hi Mandy, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's good to read that you had some great photographic opportunities with Sean Patrick. Thanks for calling us a 5 star holiday! Please visit us again some time. Regards, Marlet Swart More

ThierryIT

Helsinki

17 reviews

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

9 helpful votes

“Good camp”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

The lodge is beautiful, people are very friendly with guests. Thanks to our guide "Morné" who is able to communicate with lions ..... Didn't work so much last week ;) If you want to see Leopards, that's the right place to be.... Sometimes you do not even need to do the game drive, they are coming in the camp to... More

Thank you for your review. We are glad hat you enjoyed your stay with us. Concerning our menu selection, we do have a variety of South African dishes, including game meat, leg fo lamb, traditional braaivleis, baboti and even milk tart. But we also try to provide a wider selection of different food styles, in order to please a wide... More

dhmc49

goxhill

6 reviews

6 hotel reviews

“Outstanding game lodge”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife and I had our second visit to this wonderful game lodge a few weeks ago. The experience was excellent and we were lucky enough to see the Big Five for the second time. In every repect this is a wonderful place to visit. The game drives were great, the food was of a high standard and the staff... More

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are delighted that you once again enjoyed your stay with us. It is always the best compliment to have return guests at the lodge and I hope that in the very near future, we welcome you back for your third visit. Kind regards, Marlet Swart More

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