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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | DescriptionSituated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers comfortable style and affordable luxury.
The lodge accommodates a maximum of 22 guests, which ensures personal service and a warm, friendly atmosphere. It overlooks a permanent waterhole on the banks of the Manyeleti River and the pooldeck guarantees excellent viewing of animals coming from the plains to drink.
The lodge comprises of six luxury suites, each with a lounge area and private deck with views of the riverbed. A further five original rondawels are set in a beautifully
landscaped garden. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with shower, bath and air-conditioning.
The bar is an ideal place to relax and share experiences. Mealtimes are mouthwatering events, complemented by carefully selected wines from our cellar.
Tasty international cuisine and South African specialities are presented buffet-style In our boma under the open skies.
Elephant Plains is world-renowned for excellent game-viewing. Experienced rangers and trackers endeavour to find the Big 5 and share with guests the magnificent
sights and sounds of the bush. Bushwalks are offered daily and provide the opportunity to take a closer look at flora and fauna.
Our African Health Spa offers a variety of specialized treatment.
MALARIA precautions are necessary during the summer months as we are in an endemic area. Insect repellent and anti-malarial tablets are recommended; all rooms have mosquito nets over the beds. We run an environmentally friendly program at the lodge treating the whole camp and surrounding dams, we therefore have few mosquitoes. Choose one of our carefully selected South African wines to complement your meal 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! 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. Temperatures and seasons | Any time of the year is a good time to visit Elephant Plains! Spring and Summer are our rainy seasons and the bush is lush and green. Many animals give birth at this time of year and summer-visiting migrant bird species can also be seen. | | Average Temperatures | Spring ( September to November) | - Minimum: +/- 18 Degrees Celsius
- Maximum: +/- 30 Degrees Celsius
| Summer ( December to February) | - Minimum: +/- 20 Degrees Celsius
- Maximum: +/- 35 Degrees Celsius
| Autumn ( March to May ) | Autumn and Winter are dry and the bush is less dense, which makes game viewing easier. Animals visit the waterhole in front of the camp more often, due to the lack of abundant water in the bush. | - Minimum: +/- 15 Degrees Celsius
- Maximum: +/- 28 Degrees Celsius
| Winter ( June to August) | - Minimum: +/- 12 Degrees Celsius
- Maximum: +/- 25 Degrees Celsius
| What to bring : | - Informal and comfortable clothes
- A windbreaker or warm jacket for winter and night safaris.
- A raincoat/waterproof for summer months.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimming costume
- Sun block & sunglasses
- Binoculars and a camera / video camera
- Please note that we are situated in a malaria area. We recommend that you consult your physician for the necessary precautions before travelling.
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Accommodation The Lodge The main lodge houses the reception, dining room, bar/lounge, wine cellar, library and curio shop. The lodge layout caters for the discerning traveller, offering different types of accommodation to cater for a variety of needs. The rustic lounge area is an ideal place to relax and share experiences. Mealtimes are sumptuous affairs with tasty international cuisine and South African specialities Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed in the dining room or on the deck. Dinner is served around a log fire in the boma, while enjoying the mystical nocturnal sounds under the African sky. The Honeymoon Suite The Manyeleti honeymoon suite provides for romantic elegance and the setting ensures privacy with a stunning view. This glass fronted suite has all the regular luxuries and also boasts a private splash pool and sala, ideal for a mid-morning nap. Luxury Rooms The natural design and architecture
of these six glass-fronted suites fall softly on the eye. Decorated in warm, earthy tones, they blend in superbly with their natural surroundings. All luxury chalets feature air-conditioning, overhead fans, fireplaces, mini bars, tea/coffee facilities, mosquito nets and electronic safes. These exclusive open-plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom, en suite bathroom (inside/outside shower) and a private viewing deck that offers spectacular views over the riverbed. Rondavels The five rondavels are set in the beautifully landscaped garden of the original family holiday camp and one can still feel the old bushveld charm upon entering.
The rondavels have sundecks, en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead fans, mini bars, tea/coffee facilities, mosquito nets and electronic safes. The five rondavels have been renovated and redecorated to pay tribute to oupa Dries and ouma Anna Steyn, without whom Elephant Plains would not have existed. Rates2009 Tariffs | Rondavels | 1 January - 30 April / 1 September - 31 December (summer rates) - R 1460.00 per adult sharing
- R 1660.00 per single adult
- R 730.00 per child under 12
1 May - 31 August (winter special) - R 1160.00 per adult sharing
- R 1360.00 per single adult
- R 580.00 per child under 12
| Luxury Chalets | 1 January - 30 April / 1 September - 31 December (summer rates) - R 2060.00 per adult sharing
- R 2560.00 per single adult
- R 1030.00 per child under 12
1 May - 31 August (winter special) - R 1860.00 per adult sharing
- R 2360.00 per single adult
- R 930.00 per child under 12
| Honeymoon Suite | - R 2500.00 per person sharing (summer rate)
- R 2300.00 per person sharing (winter rate)
| Guides / Pilots | | Private Vehicle | | Guests wishing to book a private vehicle will be required to pay R 3000.00 per day. Subject to availability. Minimum of 4 guests. |
| | | 2010 Tariffs | Rondavels | 1 January - 30 April / 1 September - 31 December (summer rates) - R 1700.00 per adult sharing
- R 2050.00 per single adult
- R 850.00 per child under 12
1 May - 31 August (winter special) - R 1400.00 per adult sharing
- R 1750.00 per single adult
- R 700.00 per child under 12
| Luxury Chalets | 1 January - 30 April / 1 September - 31 December (summer rates) - R 2400.00 per adult sharing
- R 2950.00 per single adult
- R 1200.00 per child under 12
1 May - 31 August (winter special) - R 2100.00 per adult sharing
- R 2650.00 per single adult
- R 1050.00 per child under 12
| Honeymoon Suite | - R 2850.00 per person sharing (summer rate)
- R 2650.00 per person sharing (winter rate)
| Guides / Pilots | | Private Vehicle | | Guests wishing to book a private vehicle will be required to pay R 3500.00 per day. Subject to availability. Minimum of 4 guests. | | | | We can arrange transfers from most local destinations. Rates quoted below are subject to change. Please check with the lodge for updated rates.
 | AIR TRANSFERS | | | | | 1. CFA | | Rates are per person one way, minimum of 2 pax | | Valid: 01/07/09 - 31/12/09 | | KMIA | (including passenger taxes) | R 1,400.00 | | HDS | (excluding passenger taxes) | R 1,795.00 | | Valid: 01/01/10-31/12/10 | | KMIA | (including passenger taxes) | R 1,650.00 | | HDS | (excluding passenger taxes) | R 1,980.00 | | Nett rates, Vat inclusive | | Luggage restriction of 12kg in small soft bags per person | | | | 2. FEDERAL AIR | | Jhb - EP / EP - Jhb | | Valid until 31 December 2009 (Minimum 2 passengers) | | Adult rates: | R 5 800 - 00 per person return | | | R 3,050.00 per person one way | | Children under 12 years rates: | R 4 321 .00 per child return | | | R 2310.50 per child one way | | Valid: 01/01-31/12/2010 (Minimum 2 passengers) | | Adult rates: | R 6640.00 per person return | | | R 3320.00 per person one way per person one way | | Children under 12 years rates: | R 4670.00 per child return | | | R 2335.00 per child one way | | (Rates include fuel surcharge & airport tax) | | Nett rates, Vat Inclusive | | Luggage restriction of 20kg in small soft bags per person | | Departure times from O.R. Tambo to Elephant Plains: 12h25 | | Arrival Time approx. 1.5 hours after departure | | Departure times from Elephant Plains to O.R. Tambo: 14h25 | | Arrival Time approx. 1.5 hours after departure | | If lost or delayed, proceed to the Federal Air booth located in the bus terminus at O.R. Tambo International Airport, behind the Intercontinental Hotel. | Please note:
Federal Air operates an air shuttle service and not a schedule service. Routings and departure times vary day to day depending upon lodge and guest requirements as well as landing conditions. |
 | ROAD TRANSFERS | | | | | SCHOEMAN TOURS | | Valid from 1 October 2008 until 30 September 2009 | | To EP - per person one way, nett rate | | # of pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | | KMIA | R 1,336.00 | R 667.00 | R 459.00 | R 413.00 | | HDS | R 832.00 | R 436.00 | R 332.00 | R 284.00 | | | | JIA to EP, per vehicle (max 7 passengers, entrance fees included) | | JIA - EP | R 4,247.00 (one way) | | JIA - EP | R 4,559.00 (via Panorama route, one way) | | Full day Panoramic Tour | R 3,254.00 (excluding entrance at potholes) | | Included: Bottled mineral Water | | Excluded: Meals | | Valid from 1 October 2009 until 30 September 2010 | | To EP - per person one way, nett rate | | # of pax | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | | KMIA | R 1,470.00 | R 735.00 | R 500.00 | R 455.00 | | HDS | R 915.00 | R 480.00 | R 365.00 | R 315.00 | | | | JIA to EP, per vehicle (max 7 passengers, entrance fees included) | | JIA - EP | R 4,735.00 (one way) | | JIA - EP | R 5,055.00 (via Panorama route, one way) | | Full day Panoramic Tour | R 3,580.00 (excluding entrance at potholes) | | Included: Bottled mineral Water | | Excluded: Meals |
Journey distance by car |
- JOHANNESBURG / O.R. TAMBO TO ELEPHANT PLAINS
±560 KM / ± 7 HOUR DRIVE
- NELSPRUIT / KMIA / MQP TO ELEPHANT PLAINS
±180 KM / ±2½ -3 HOUR DRIVE
- HOEDSPRUIT / EASTGATE TO ELEPHANT PLAINS
±100 KM / ±1½HOUR DRIVE
- ORPEN GATE TO ELEPHANT PLAINS
±55 KM / 1HOUR DRIVE
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DirectionsDirections:
Please take note that the lodge can only be reached through the Gowrie Gate and not through Newington or Shaws Gate. Due to river crossings it is also not possible to travel through the reserve. The last +/- 20km is a dirt road. Allow yourself at least 45 minutes from the end of the tar road to the lodge.
To / From Lydenburg / Hoedspruit:
Take the N4 from JHB / Pretoria. Bypass Witbank and Middelburg, continue on to Belfast. Turn left onto the R540 past Dullstroom to Lydenburg. From Lydenburg take the R36 to Origstad. Pass through the JG Strijdom Tunnel. From the tunnel, continue for approx. 27 km before turning right to go towards Klaserie. Continue straight along the Klaserie road until you reach a sign pointing to Orpen & The South African Wildlife College. Turn left and continue on the R531 for about 30 km until you see the entrance to The South African Wildlife College on your left hand side. Immediately after the College you will see a small dirt track on you right hand side, which takes you off of the tar road. Drive through the gate and follow the map as indicated.
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Drive past the Orpen & South African Wildlife College turn off and continue straight on until you reach Acornhoek. Turn left at the traffic light and follow the map as indicated.
To / From Nelspruit / Hazyview / Bushbuckridge:
Take the N4 from JHB / Pretoria. Bypass Witbank and Middelburg and carry on through to Nelspruit. Take the R40 from Nelspruit to White River and continue for approx. 53 km to Hazyview. Continue for a further 32 km to Bushbuckridge and on for another 42 km to Acornhoek. Turn right at the traffic light and follow the map as indicated.
To / From Orpen Gate:
Leave Orpen Gate and continue on the R531 for about 10km. Just before you reach The South African Wildlife College on your right hand side, you will see a dirt track on your left. Take the dirt track. Drive through the gate and follow the map as indicated. |
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