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    Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Manyeleti Game Reserve

    Elephant Plains Game Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Manyeleti Game Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 62
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Elephant Plains Game Lodge is a guesthouse near Manyeleti Game Reserve.

    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
    Jan
    Fair25°C158mm
    Feb
    Good25°C148mm
    Mar
    Great24°C48mm
    Apr
    Great22°C49mm
    May
    Great20°C29mm
    Jun
    Great18°C15mm
    Jul
    Great18°C7mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C7mm
    Sep
    Great22°C22mm
    Oct
    Great23°C46mm
    Nov
    Great25°C62mm
    Dec
    Good25°C120mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Elephant Plains Game Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°28°27°25°25°27°29°30°31°31°
    Low21°21°20°17°15°12°12°14°16°18°19°21°
    Rain mm1451855350281297314956115
    Humidity73%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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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo