Enjoy three spectacular nights in one of the best private game reserves in the Kruger National Park. Safari in a 4-wheel drive vehicle enabling you to get with up close and capture great photographs
Early Booking is Essential - this itinerary is exceptionally popular
Day 1 On arrival at the lodge, you will be taken through to your room to freshen up. Enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch and thereafter get ready for your late afternoon / evening game drive.
Day 1 - 3 Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers you comfortable and affordable style in one of the world's few remaining wilderness areas. Elephant Plains is a privately owned and operated property within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the 2,2 million hectare Greater Kruger National Park. Over many years our 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.
The lodge accommodates a maximum of 22 guests, which ensures personal service and a warm, friendly atmosphere. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Manyeleti river offering unforgettable views of sunrise and sunset across the plain. 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 lodge comprises six suites and five original rondavels are set in a beautifully landscaped garden. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with shower, bath and air-conditioning.
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.
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.
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.
Day 4 After an early game drive and breakfast, check out for your onward journey.
Includes: Luxury bush accommodation for 3 nights, 4 days 3 meals daily Teas and coffees Two game drives daily in an open landrover with expert guide and tracker Morning bush walk Sabi Sand Gate entrance fee
Excludes: Transfers to and from the lodge (quoted seperately) Telephone calls Bar account Items of a personal nature Items not mentioned above
2012 PACKAGE RATES FOR 3 NIGHTS, 4 DAYS
NOTE: These services are quoted and will be charged in ZAR as they are provided for in the currency of the Republic of South Africa. A US$ price is shown as an indication of the equivalent cost in US Dollars, however this US$ price is subject to change due to currency fluctuations and the US$ cost will be re-confirmed at time of enquiry according to the exchange rates at the time. The US$ rates are currently based on exchange US$ 1.00 = ZAR 8.00
Standard Chalets - Rondavels ZAR 6 240 / US$ 780 per adult sharing ZAR 7 440 / US$ 930 per single adult ZAR 3 135 / US$ 392 per child under 12
Luxury Chalets ZAR 8 940 / US$ 1 120 per adult sharing ZAR 10 890 / US$ 1 362 per single adult ZAR 4 485 / US$ 561 per child under 12
Honeymoon Suite ZAR 10 140 / US$ 1 268 per person sharing
Please note that flights / transfers to and from Johannesburg are NOT included in above rates and will be quoted seperately.
1 May - 31 August 2012(winter special)
Standard Chalets - Rondavels ZAR 5 340 / US$ 670 per adult sharing ZAR 6 540 / US$ 820 per single adult ZAR 2 685 / US$ 336 per child under 12
Luxury Chalets ZAR 8 040 / US$ 1 005 per adult sharing ZAR 9 990 / US$ 1 250 per single adult ZAR 4 035 / US$ 505 per child under 12
Honeymoon Suite ZAR 9 240 / US$ 1 155 per person sharing
[Please note that flights / transfers to and from Johannesburg are NOT included in above rates and will be quoted seperately.
All your flights / transfers can be booked together with the accomodation. Transfers to and from the lodge are not included in the above package rates. Add-on's to other lodges can be booked as well. This safari package is completely flexible.
How to get there?
Commercial flights to Kruger (ex Johannesburg) return and transfers from Kruger to lodge return Prices range from R 2 950 / US$ 370 pp return (subject to change due to seat availablity, fuel increases, airport tax increases etc)
Road transfer from Johannesburg return Prices range from R 4 950 / US$ 620 per vehicle per way (1 - 7 passengers) Subject to change due to fuel increases
Please state on your enquiry if you are interested in the Standard, Luxury or Honeymoon type accomodation
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The safari experience was great, everything worked out perfectly. The flight, lodge and staff were great and it was a fantastic week.
The only thing I would comment on is the communication regarding the flight to Sabi Sands, which was actually scheduled 20 minutes earlier than you had indicated to us. Luckily, and despite multiple traffic jams, we made it on time.
Otherwise I can only summarize that we enjoyed the trip very much and all the organization was smooth. I would have no troubles recommending the operator to friends planning a trip to South Africa.
I had been on safari before, but this was the better experience.
Tour Operators Reply:
I've spoken to the charter company and they said that they only decided to depart earlier once all the guests were there. If guests are arriving off flights or self-drive to connect on the charter, they will leave on the scheduled time, but if all are there and they have an earlier time slot from the runway, they can depart!
Andreas would not of been left behind, they would of waited until their scheduled take off time.
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Client:
Lorry Rifkin - from United States
Trip:
This trip: Big 5 Safari in South Africa
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
The tour operator did a first class job in advising and arranging the safari for my son and me. Leanne was professional and prompt in all her correspondence. Her advice on accommodations was honest and correct. More than anything else she believes in customer service. Our bags were lost by British Airways. Leanne knew that we had no phone. She called the airlines and worked on finding our bags that is a customer friendly person.
I have already told my friends that if they ever want to go to Africa they need to contact Leanne
