Why stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge
- 56 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Game Drive, Bush Walk, Sundowner, Spa
- Amenities
- Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Curio Shop, Gym
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
1,525
Species
56
Mammals
304
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant562 sightings
- Leopard439 sightings
- Lion339 sightings
- Impala235 sightings
- Spotted Hyena199 sightings
- Southern Giraffe182 sightings
- African Buffalo178 sightings
- Plains Zebra160 sightings
- Common Wildebeest155 sightings
- Nyala146 sightings
Best time to stay at Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Best months:
June
July
August
JanFair25°C158mm
FebGood25°C148mm
MarGreat24°C48mm
AprGreat22°C49mm
MayGreat20°C29mm
JunGreat18°C15mm
JulGreat18°C7mm
AugExcellent20°C7mm
SepGreat22°C22mm
OctGreat23°C46mm
NovGreat25°C62mm
DecGood25°C120mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° |
| Rain mm | 145 | 185 | 53 | 50 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 49 | 56 | 115 |
| Humidity | 73% | 74% | 71% | 70% | 67% | 61% | 58% | 56% | 56% | 62% | 63% | 70% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Khoka Moya Airport (KHO)
7 km from the park
International airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
96 km from the park
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Elephant Plains Game Lodge FAQs
Contact Elephant Plains Game Lodge
- Phone
- +27 13 735 5358
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.elephantplains.co.za
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo
