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Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Lodge Thulani · Limpopo
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge

About

Elephant Plains Game Lodge is owner-run Big 5 safari accommodation in the northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, next to unfenced Kruger National Park, for a maximum of 24 guests.

Accommodation

Rondavels, Luxury Suites, and the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite. Luxury Suites are glass-fronted, open-plan with lounge, double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and private viewing deck overlooking the riverbed. The Honeymoon Suite has a private splash pool. Five Rondavels in landscaped gardens have sundecks.

Facilities

Main lodge has reception, dining areas, lounge, bar, wine cellar, curio shop, and small library. Guests share two swimming pools, a gym, and games room. Dining covers international cuisine and South African specialities, with dinner in the open-air boma. All meals included.

Location & Surroundings

The lodge sits in the northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve next to Kruger National Park, unfenced. It overlooks the dry Manyeleti riverbed, open bush and a watering hole, near the Sabi and Sand Rivers. Access is only via Gowrie Gate. Two daily game drives and a post-breakfast bush walk are offered.

House Rules

Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Honeymoon Suite - Levies Excl

Exclusive open plan suite overlooking the dry riverbed with an outdoor sala and private plunge pool. Includes air conditioning, overhead fans, fireplace, mini-bar, tea & coffee station and an electron

King x 1
From
R22,700

Rondavels (Double) - Levies Excl

Situated in a landscaped garden. Includes a sundeck, air conditioning, overhead fan, mini bar, tea & coffee station and an electronic safe.

Double x 1
From
R14,600

Luxury Rooms (Double) - Levies Excl

Open plan suites overlooking the dry riverbed, or the waterhole, each with its own private viewing deck. Includes a lounge area, fireplace, airconditioning, overhead fans, mini bar, tea & coffee stati

Double x 1
From
R18,600

Location

Address

Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Sabi Sand

Get Directions → Thulani Guide →
Sleeps 24

Directions

Access only via Gowrie Gate (not Newington or Shaws Gate); you cannot cross the reserve by road. Final ~20 km is dirt — allow at least 45 minutes from the end of the tar. Gowrie Gate open 05:00–23:00. On Google Maps navigate to Gowrie Gate, not the lodge name; once through the gate, turn right along

Full directions →

Features

Owner-Managed

Activities

Game Drives Bird Watching

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Bar Gym Deck

Accommodation in Thulani

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