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Is Elephant Plains Game Lodge a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Elephant Plains Game Lodge is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.8 out of 5 from 242 reviews. On the Google listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge' (lodge), Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Elephant Plains Game Lodge's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Elephant Plains Game Lodge's name was found.
Where are Elephant Plains Game Lodge's camps?
South Africa (one lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve). One lodge, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, owner run.
- Countries
- South Africa (one lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve).
- Camps
- One lodge, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, owner run.
- Where they are
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge, northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park; reached only through Gowrie Gate. It sits on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open area and watering hole.
- Land and traversing
- Private reserve: the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, set up by private landowners who dropped the fences between properties, with no fences to the Kruger National Park since 1993.
- Camp sizes
- Maximum of 24 guests. Accommodation: five rondavels, Luxury Suites and the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite; the number of suites is not given.
How much does Elephant Plains Game Lodge cost?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge does not publish a dated rate per person per night for its own camps on its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- What the rate includes
- Included: 15% VAT, accommodation, all meals, morning and evening game drives, bush walks, sundowner drinks, tea and coffee. Extras: bar, mini bar, curio shop purchases, laundry and child-minding. Rates exclude the Guest Conservation Contribution Initiative fee.
What are Elephant Plains Game Lodge's booking terms?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Currencies and card fees
- Payment by MasterCard, Visa or in South African Rand. Diners Club and American Express are not accepted.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Elephant Plains Game Lodge best for?
Best for: Big Five game viewing in the northern Sabi Sand, on Elephant Plains Game Lodge's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- The lodge welcomes children aged 8 and older only. Children under 12 are charged R 6,900 (Luxury Suites) or R 5,400 (Rondavels) per night in 2026.
- Honeymoon
- The Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite is a glass-fronted romantic suite with a private splash pool and daybed.
- Activities
- Two daily game drives of three hours each and a bushwalk after breakfast. No other activities are listed.
When is Elephant Plains Game Lodge not the right choice?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Children
- The lodge welcomes children aged 8 and older only.
What are the best alternatives to Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
Cheetah Plains, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Londolozi, MalaMala, MORE Family Collection and Nottens Bush Camp also own and run their own camps in South Africa only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Cheetah Plains: best for: Sole-use villas in the Sabi Sand. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve') from 73 reviews.
- Kapama Private Game Reserve: best for: A large Greater Kruger private reserve. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kapama Private Game Reserve') from 870 reviews.
- Londolozi: best for: Five camps on the Sand River. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Londolozi Game Reserve') from 242 reviews and 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review.
- MalaMala: best for: Owner-led lodges in the Sabi Sand. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'MalaMala Game Reserve') from 560 reviews.
- MORE Family Collection: best for: South African safaris with Cape stays.
- Nottens Bush Camp: best for: An original, lamp-lit Sabi Sand camp. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Notten') from 152 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
No parent group or investors are named.
- Based in
- Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa: the lodge is in the northern part of the reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
- Owner or parent
- No parent group or investors are named.
- In its own words
- 'Elephant Plains endeavours to offer our guests the opportunity for excellent Big 5 game viewing, combined with luxurious accommodation and sumptuous cuisine.' Also 'owner run' with a maximum of 24 guests.
- Conservation model
- Land management with the Sabi Sand reserve's ecological department: erosion site regeneration, alien plant removal, block burning and off-roading precautions. Support for socio-economic development of surrounding communities.
How do you book Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
Sells direct to guests: a Book Now button, online availability check and reservations phone numbers and email.
- Where it sells
- Sells direct to guests: a Book Now button, online availability check and reservations phone numbers and email. No agent or trade portal is mentioned.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Elephant Plains: the questions people ask
How many camps does Elephant Plains Game Lodge have?
One lodge, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, owner run.
What activities does Elephant Plains Game Lodge offer?
Two daily game drives of three hours each and a bushwalk after breakfast. No other activities are listed.
Does Elephant Plains Game Lodge have honeymoon offers?
The Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite is a glass-fronted romantic suite with a private splash pool and daybed.
How does Elephant Plains Game Lodge fund conservation?
Land management with the Sabi Sand reserve's ecological department: erosion site regeneration, alien plant removal, block burning and off-roading precautions. Support for socio-economic development of surrounding communities.
What is included in Elephant Plains Game Lodge's rates?
Included: 15% VAT, accommodation, all meals, morning and evening game drives, bush walks, sundowner drinks, tea and coffee. Extras: bar, mini bar, curio shop purchases, laundry and child-minding.
Does Elephant Plains Game Lodge accept children?
The lodge welcomes children aged 8 and older only. Children under 12 are charged R 6,900 (Luxury Suites) or R 5,400 (Rondavels) per night in 2026.
Where are Elephant Plains Game Lodge's camps?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge, northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park; reached only through Gowrie Gate. It sits on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open area and watering hole.
Who owns Elephant Plains Game Lodge?
No parent group or investors are named.
What are Elephant Plains Game Lodge's reviews?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
Can I book Elephant Plains Game Lodge through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Elephant Plains Game Lodge's own enquiry page, www.elephantplains.co.za, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Elephant Plains Game Lodge's website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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