Introduction

Elephant Plains Game Lodge is where you will find comfortable style and affordable luxury in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park.

Bordering the national park, with no dividing fences, the Sabi Sand is world-renowned for excellent game viewing and you can be sure of game drives and bush walks that will live up to your imagination. Apart from close encounters with the Big 5, you might even be treated on some wild dog or cheetah sightings.

Highlights

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Morning and Afternoon Open vehilce safari drives

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily

All entrance and conservation fees included

Day 1

Day 1 Johannesburg to Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

You are collected from your address in Johannesburg in the early morning and travel via the N4 motorway eastwards through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga and down the escarpment to the scenic Lowveld until you reach the reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park.

During the long six hours’ drive you will stop for refreshments and reach the lodge around mid-day.

You can first freshen up and relax a while before departing with a guide on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Back at the lodge a scrumptious dinner in friendly ambience will await you.

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

We will pick you up from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport bus Terminal early this morning and take you to the next stage of your journey.

Afternoon

Lunch is always a highlight, so relax and enjoy our food.
Afternoon Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Accommodation – Day 1

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Get to know the area and all it has to offer when you stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge inside Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge's facilities include A swimming pool, A bar and Air conditioning in all rooms.

Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

You will rise early and be served a selection of hot beverages and rusks before departing on your 3-hour morning game drive, with the sun rising in the east.

On return to the lodge you can enjoy a late breakfast and choose to spend the rest of the day at the pool, library or lazing around.

Your afternoon open vehicle game drive with an expert guide will commence at about 16:00, to return in time for another starlit dinner.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Morning

Sit down and relax this morning while we serve you breakfast.

Afternoon

Lunch
Afternoon Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Evening

Dinner

Accommodation – Day 2

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

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. While elegant and luxurious, the rondavels offer affordable game lodge accommodation.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Enjoy a warm beverage before departing the lodge on an early morning safari drive. Your guide and tracker will spend time following up on spoor (animal foot prints) from the previous night, locating the animal movements and hoping to find members of the big 5. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the heat of the day in your accommodation. (Optional bush walk after breakfast).

You will meet your guide in the late afternoon after enjoying lunch before departing on an afternoon safari drive that returns back to the lodge after dark less has fallen, just in time for dinner.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Morning

Breakfast

Afternoon

Lunch
Afternoon Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Evening

Dinner

Accommodation – Day 3

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Elephant Plains Game Lodge opened its doors in 1998 and has been in the same family ever since. The lodge is situated on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open veld and watering hole. The main building houses a reception area, dining areas, lounge, bar and wine cellar, as well as a curio shop for those souvenirs. It can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests, guaranteeing a warm, friendly atmosphere and personal service.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Rise early again, enjoy a hot beverage and rusk, and say goodbye to the bush during a last morning game drive.

After enjoying a last African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point at approximately 17:00.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive in the Sabi Sands

Morning

Breakfast

Afternoon

Our airport transfer team will ensure you make it to the airport on time this afternoon.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg Airport

Day 1 - 3

Sabi Sand Game Reserve Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 4

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg Airport

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 3 Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 3 Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 4 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

From Price

Included

Excluded

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari

4 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Safari