Facilities
There are 6 luxury suites at Elephant Plains Lodge with beautiful glass fronts, and the design and architecture blend in superbly with the surroundings. The open plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom and a private sun-deck that has spectacular views over the riverbed. All of the luxury suites feature air-conditioning, overhead fans, wood fires, mosquito nets and a safe. The beautiful en-suite bathrooms feature relaxing bathtubs as well as indoor / outdoor showers, giving you the best of both worlds..
The lodge features five spacious appointed thatched rondavels tastefully decorated with an African theme. Every rondavel has its own distinct character and comfortable charm, and looks out over the beautifully landscaped garden and which often affords exciting game viewing from your own bedroom. The rondavels have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead fans, mini bars, tea/coffee facilities, mosquito nets and electronic safes.
There is a main lodge which houses the reception area, a wine cellar and curio shop. There is a lovely dining room and a bar & lounge which provide an ideal place to relax in a sociable setting. For those quieter hours there is a library of interesting reading material provided for guests. Adjacent to the sparkling swimming pool, there is a wooden deck with spectacular views over the scenic plain. The pool deck also overlooks a watering hole opposite the lodge, where animals come to drink daily.
Activities
Although running to a set program of events, there is a natural progression of the days activities, combined with many opportunities to relax and enjoy a siesta, so the exciting game viewing is never too tiring. There are safaris in 4x4 safari vehicles during the early mornings and afternoons from Elephant Plains Lodge. Afternoon game drives include sundowner cocktails, and when dark, spotlight safaris provide the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores which are frequently seen on the hunt. With the use of 4x4 safari vehicles, the rangers are able to go off-road, and are not limited only to the road network, making for very exciting drives. Walks are conducted after breakfast.
Meal are prepared with exquisite care and this together with the setting of the open-air boma or thatched lapa , ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Mealtimes are mouth-watering events complemented by carefully selected wines from the Lodge's well-stocked cellar. Breakfasts and lunches are usually taken in the gracious dining room, whilst dinners are held under starlit skies in the open boma, weather permitting.
Location
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoilt part of Africa ecologically and geographically integrated with the adjacent Kruger National Park. It is situated within one of South Africa's oldest and largest proclaimed reserves - the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Sabi Sabi lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800 km north east of Durban and 200 km west of Maputo in Mozambique. It lies on the same latitude as Sao Paulo and Brisbane and the same longitude as Cairo, Istanbul and St.Petersburg. |
