Introduction

Established in 1998 and still owned by the same family today, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers an authentic and welcoming safari experience. This 3-day fly-in safari includes return local flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to ensure a seamless and stress-free journey.

Set along the dry Manyeleti riverbed, the lodge overlooks open plains and a busy waterhole, offering fantastic wildlife viewing right from the main deck. The central lodge area features a reception, lounge, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, bar, wine cellar, and a curio shop stocked with souvenirs and keepsakes.

With space for just 24 guests, Elephant Plains promises an intimate atmosphere, warm hospitality, and personalised service throughout your stay.

Highlights

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Return Local Flights from the 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

Departing from the Johannesburg OR Tambo on a mid-day flight to the Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred into the Sabi Sands Private Game reserve. 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.

You overnight in your luxury accommodation at Elephant Plains Game Lodge and your deal includes lunch and dinner.

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Activities Day 1

Mid Day

Transfer by Air, Johannesburg Airport to Hoedspruit Airport
You will be transferred from the airport in Hoedspruit Airport.

Afternoon

It's time for a break, so sit back and enjoy the good food as we serve you lunch.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Afternoon Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Evening

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

Activity Times, All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

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

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Go on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, and you’ll soon discover why it’s the favorite activity of the day for many safari-goers.

Morning

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

Mid Day

Lunch is always a highlight, so relax and enjoy our food.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Afternoon Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Evening

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

Activity Times, All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 2

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

The natural design and architectural flow of these glass-fronted, Luxury Suites fall softly on the eye. The exclusive, open-plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private viewing deck that offers spectacular views over the riverbed and open area.

All suites feature air conditioning, overhead fans, mosquito nets, electronic safes, as well as mini bars and tea & coffee facilities. Our newest addition, the Elephant Suite, boasts two en-suite bedrooms and a large private viewing deck, ideal for families, wishing to share a suite.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Rise early, enjoying a hot beverage and rusk, you depart on your last morning game drive. After witnessing the sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to the Hoedspruit Airport for your return flight to the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Your deal today includes breakfast at the lodge.

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Go on an early morning game drive in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, and you’ll soon discover why it’s the favorite activity of the day for many safari-goers.

Morning

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

Mid Day

We'll get you to the airport on time with our airport transfer.
Transfer by Air, Hoedspruit Airport to Johannesburg Airport

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Embraer 190

The Embraer 190 is a narrow-body, twin-engine jetliner manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. It's a regional aircraft, but known for its spacious cabin and efficient design. The E190 typically seats between 96 and 114 passengers, depending on the configuration.

Private game reserve open vehicle

The benefit of staying in certain private game reserves, you give you the opportunity to be in a totally open safari vehicle with no roof over head.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg Airport

Day 1 - 2

Sabi Sand Game Reserve Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 3

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg Airport

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

Activities Day 1

Mid Day

Afternoon

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Mid Day

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 3 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Mid Day

Our vehicles

Embraer 190

Private game reserve open vehicle

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

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Included

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Tour starts per person from	R 28,700.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 31,570.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information 2026 R 28700 per person sharing R 34600 per single traveler 2027 R 31570 per person sharing R 38100 per single traveler

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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Elephant Plains Safari Lodge

Activities Day 1

Mid Day

Afternoon

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Mid Day

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Evening

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Day 3 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 3

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Morning

Mid Day

Our vehicles

Embraer 190

Private game reserve open vehicle

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

From Price

Included

Excluded

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari

3 Day Elephant Plains Lodge Fly In Safari