• Small 4-star Sabi Sands lodge accommodating maximum of 22 guests.
• Attentive personal service and a warm friendly atmosphere.
• 6 luxury suites with lounge area and private decks.
• 5 standard rooms set in landscaped garden.
• All rooms have en-suite with shower, bath and air-conditioning.
• Tasty international cuisine and South African specialities are presented buffet style in the dining room or around a log fire in the open outdoor Boma.

• Comfortable & affordable style in one of the world's few remaining wilderness areas.
• Privately owned and operated property within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
• Many years of strict conservation policies and successful habitat management have resulted in a rich diversity of fauna and flora.
• Here you will come face to face with Africa's Big Five and may be lucky enough to encounter other rarer species such as the endangered wild dogs and cheetah.

R1460 per person per night sharing / R1660 per single adult / R730 child under 12

R1160 per person per night sharing /R1360 per single adult / R580 child under 12

R2060 per person per night sharing / R2560 per single adult / R1030 child under 12

R1860 per person per night sharing / R2360 per single adult / R930 child under 12

• Accommodation, meals, tea/coffee, 2 guided game drives per day in open game viewing vehicles, and access to lodge facilities.

Excludes:

• Transfers to and from the lodge, drinks where applicable and gratuities.

• Situated in the 65 000 hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park - a huge 2.2 million hectare area where animals roam freely with no fences
• The lodge is situated on the bank of the Manyeleti, a perennial river that only flows in years of particularly high rainfall.

• The lodge comprises six luxury suites, each with a lounge area and private deck with views of the riverbed.
• The natural design and architecture of these six glass-fronted suites falls softly on the eye, decorated in warm, earthy tones they blend in superbly with their natural surroundings. These exclusive open-plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom, en suite bathroom. (inside/outside shower) and a private sun-deck that offers spectacular views over the riverbed. All luxury suites feature air-conditioning, overhead fans, wood fires, mosquito nets and a safe. One luxury suites has been specially prepared to accommodate our disabled guests.
• The lodge features five spacious appointed thatched chalets tastefully decorated with an African theme. Every chalet has its own distinct character and comfortable charm, and looks out over the beautifully landscaped garden. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (bath and shower) air-conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito nets.
• Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style in the dining room and evening meals are served around a fire in the boma. Each meal is prepared with exquisite care and this combined with the open-air setting, promise an unforgettable dining experience.
• Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style in the dining room and evening meals are served around a fire in the boma. Each meal is prepared with exquisite care and this combined with the open-air setting, promise an unforgettable dining experience. Adjacent to the swimming pool, the wooden deck offers spectacular views overlooking the waterhole and scenic plain. The care with which each meal is prepared together with the setting of the open-air boma or thatched lapa , ensure an unforgettable dining experience.
• The pool deck overlooks the watering hole opposite the camp where animals come to drink daily. The main lodge houses the reception, dining room, bar/lounge, wine cellar, library and curio shop.
• The bar is an ideal place to relax and share experiences. Mealtimes are mouth-watering events complemented by carefully selected wines from the Lodge's well-stocked cellar.
• Personalised service is of the highest standard due to the exclusivity and smallness of the lodge. Your personal guides - an experienced game ranger and local Shangaan tracker - are keen to share their knowledge and love of the African bush with you.

ACTIVITIES

• Your experienced game ranger and local Shangaan tracker are keen to share with you their extensive knowledge and love of the African bush - the highlight of your visit is the thrill of discovering wildlife from the safety of open vehicles.
• The 4-wheel drive vehicles enable the rangers to drive off-road and provide guests with up close game viewing and great photographic opportunities.
• The day starts with an early morning game drive, then after breakfast a bush walk gives you the opportunity to learn about the smaller wonders of the veld. During the afternoon game drive you will stop at a carefully selected venue to enjoy a sun-downer whilst watching the sun set over the awe-inspiring wilderness, before continuing on a night drive using spotlights to look for nocturnal animals.

HISTORY

• The Sabi Sand Wildtuin was set up in the 1950's by a group of private landowners who dropped the fences between their properties in order to create a larger area for the animals to traverse
• The property of Elephant Plains is owned by Dr. Etienne and Margie Swart (Witpoort Familie Trust), and managed by their son, Etienne
• It has been in the family since 1962, but has only been run as a commercial lodge since 1998
• The construction of a new main building and six luxury chalets in the first half of 2003, has increased capacity to 22 guests whilst retaining personal service and the warm, friendly atmosphere for which the lodge is renowned and remembered.

Information courtesy of the Elephant Plains website