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FROM ZAR 6300 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

  • Accommodation
  • Three meals
  • Two safaris daily
  • VAT at 15%
  • Selection of local beverages
  • Game drive refreshments & snacks

Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers an authentic and immersive safari experience in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, a region celebrated for its outstanding Big 5 sightings and especially its frequent leopard encounters. Nestled along the Manyeleti River and overlooking expansive plains and a lively waterhole, the lodge blends traditional safari charm with warm, down-to-earth hospitality. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options, inviting Rondavels, spacious Luxury Rooms, and elegant Honeymoon Suites, each designed for comfort and positioned to offer privacy and scenic bush views.

Twice daily game drives, led by expert rangers and skilled Shangaan trackers, take guests deep into the reserve, offering close, unhurried wildlife sightings and rich insights into animal behavior and the surrounding ecosystems. Guided bush walks further enhance the experience by highlighting the smaller details of the wilderness, from bird species and plant life to tracks and insects often missed from the vehicle. Between activities, guests can relax in the comfortable lounges, cool off in the swimming pool overlooking the plains, enjoy drinks at the bar, or gather around the boma fire for hearty meals and storytelling under the stars. With excellent game viewing, genuine hospitality, and a true connection to the environment, Elephant Plains Game Lodge delivers a rewarding and memorable safari adventure in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Beyond the daily safari activities, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers a range of experiences designed to immerse guests fully in the African bush. From photography opportunities at the waterhole, where animals gather in their natural habitat, to educational talks about conservation and the local ecosystem, every moment is crafted to deepen your connection with the wilderness. Whether savouring traditional South African cuisine, enjoying a sundowner as the sun sets over the plains, or simply listening to the nocturnal sounds of the bush from your private deck, the lodge creates a serene yet exhilarating atmosphere that makes every stay unforgettable. This combination of adventure, relaxation, and genuine bushveld charm ensures that Elephant Plains Game Lodge remains a highlight of any safari journey.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Situated on the banks of the dry Manyeleti riverbed
  • Accommodate a maximum of 24 guest
  • Ensures personal service and attention to detail
  • Guests can choose different type of suites
  • Mealtimes are sumptuous affairs
  • Big Five

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour Security
  • Child Minding Facilities /Games Room
  • Conference Centre
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Restaurant
  • Business Centre
  • Internet Access
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Secure Parking

ROOM TYPE

Luxury Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 6 Suites

Unit Sleeps: 2-4 adults

Check-in: From 1:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Areas
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Viewing Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers
  • Safe

RATES

FROM ZAR 8100 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Rondavel

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 5 Rooms

Check-in: From 1:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Area
  • Viewing Deck
  • Safe
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers

RATES

FROM ZAR 6300 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Honeymoon Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Suite

Check-in: From 1:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air Conditioning
  • En-suite Bath
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Area
  • Viewing Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
  • Indoor / Outdoor Showers
  • Safe
  • Plunge Pool
  • Daybed

RATES

FROM ZAR 9200 per person per night

Activities

Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers an authentic safari experience in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, with comfortable accommodation and stunning views of the bush and waterholes. Guests enjoy daily morning and afternoon game drives in open vehicles, guided by expert rangers and trackers, providing close encounters with the Big 5 and over 300 bird species, along with guided bush walks to explore the smaller wonders of the wilderness.

Activities and Highlights:

  • Bird Watching

  • Game Drives

  • Game Viewing

  • Game Walks

  • Big Five

  • Safaris

  • Walks

Rates

Year Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
2025 01 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 Rondavel Per person per night sharing From R6300
2025 01 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R8100
2025 01 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 Honeymoon Suite Per person per night sharing From R9200
2026 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Rondavel Per person per night sharing From R7300
2026 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Luxury Suite Per person per night sharing From R9300
2026 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Honeymoon Suite Per person per night sharing From R10300

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • Accommodation
  • Three meals
  • Two safaris daily
  • VAT at 15%
  • Selection of local beverages
  • Game drive refreshments & snacks
Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5