Elephant Plains
About Elephant Plains
Situated in the northern sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Elephant Plains offers a quintessential safari experience overlooking a well-frequented waterhole. The lodge combines comfortable, lodge-style accommodation with direct access to one of Africa’s premier big game areas. The landscape here is characterized by dense riverine vegetation and open savanna, providing excellent habitat for the Big Five. Guests benefit from the Sabi Sand’s famous leopard tracking and high-quality game drives led by knowledgeable rangers. The atmosphere is unpretentious and focused on the safari experience, with open-air boma dinners and spacious viewing decks that invite quiet reflection between game drives. It serves as an accessible gateway to the prolific wildlife that defines this renowned private reserve.
Why we like it
The waterhole directly in front of the lodge ensures constant wildlife sightings without ever having to leave your deck. It strikes a great balance between comfort and authentic bush proximity.
Best for
Available Activities
Best Time to Visit
May to October
Dry Season (May-October)
May to October: Cool and dry weather with thinning vegetation, making wildlife easier to spot as they gather at waterholes.
Green Season (November-April)
November to April: Hot and humid with summer rains, resulting in lush green landscapes, bird migrations, and newborn animals.
Peak Months
Lodge Details
12 rooms
24
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Considered
Charter flights with Federal Air