Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers comfortable style and affordable luxury

This family owned lodge accommodates a maximum of 24 guests, which ensures personal service and a warm, friendly atmosphere. The lodge is situated on the dry Manyeleti riverbed and overlooks a permanent waterhole.

The pool deck guarantees an excellent view of a variety of animals, coming from the plains to drink.

Getting here

By air
Eastgate (Hoedspruit), Skukuza and KMIA (Nelspruit) are all in close proximity, with daily scheduled flights from/to Johannesburg. Private chartered flights from Johannesburg, as well as any of the other nearby airports, can land on our gravel airstrip, which is well maintained. The approach is South to North at the following co-ordinates: S24°44'38.9" E 31°28'30.5". The airstrip is 1200m long. Please contact the lodge, should you require us to charter a plane for you.

By car
You are also welcome to drive to Elephant Plains yourself. Click on the link below for a detailed map and directions. We can also book road transfers from Johannesburg or any of the closer airports.

Entry

You need to enter through the Gowrie Gate, which is the only gate for entry into the northern section of Sabi Sand Wildtuin. Due to river crossings it is not possible to use any of the other gates in the Sabi Sand (Newington / Shaws Gates), or to travel through the reserve. The gate is open between 5:00 and 23:00. The Entrance Fee is R80.00 per vehicle.

Arrival

Your arrival at the lodge should be scheduled between 12H00-14H00 to be in time for lunch, as well as the afternoon game drive. On the day of your departure, we would appreciate it if you could vacate your room before 11H00.

Elephant Plains Promise

As an owner run lodge, we promise excellent service and facilities, as well as stylish comfort, making us a prime value-for-money destination in the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. At Elephant Plains Game Lodge you can be sure of an experience that will live up to the Africa of your imagination, creating a lifetime of memories!