Elephant Plains is one of the lower-priced Sabi Sand lodges, in the north of the reserve. The full-board rate includes three meals, two game drives a day and a daily bush walk; drinks are extra.
Among the lower Sabi Sand rates
Daily bush walk included
Children from 3
Northern Sabi Sand
AccommodationRondavels, luxury suites and a honeymoon suite
OperatorElephant Plains
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children3 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Pool
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Lower all-in price than most Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Rondavels, luxury suites and a honeymoon suite. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
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| Second half 2026 | 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 | R7,300 | €395 |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027 | R8,050 | €436 |
Per person sharing, full board, as listed by Safari.com. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Drinks are extra. Sabi Sand gate fees are paid in cash at the gate.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
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Your trip details
Elephant Plains Game Lodge (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Rondavel
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 27 km
TransfersTransfers are not included. Self-drive guests enter through Gowrie Gate.
AccessIn the northern Sabi Sand, through Gowrie Gate.
Coordinates-24.7441, 31.4751
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 3 and older; under-12s pay about 50%. Walks from 17.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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