Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Kruger National Park


In the north of Sabi Sand, Elephant Plains has some of the lowest prices in the reserve. The rondavels and suites are handsomely turned out and more than comfortable, even if they lack the palatial look of the more upmarket lodges. Wildlife watching is excellent, which is, after all, probably why you're here.

There's a spa, and the lodge goes out of its way to make kids feel welcome.


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