This was our first experience of Africa and a Game Lodge. We had expectations but Elandela exceeded them by a long way. Accommodation and staff. Very welcoming and friendly, polite staff who clearly loved the ethos of the lodge,(conservation) nothing was too much trouble if you had a concern or question. They made you feel special. Personal welcome by the... More

What a gem of a place...we were the only guests for our fist night and were lucky enough to enjoy 2 private game drives - we felt like millionaires! Bretton is the most amazing guide, he is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic and never tired of my constant questions! The reserve is full of wildlife, the rhinos and white lions are... More

we stayed here as part of a package for three nights,and it exceeded my expectations in every way.everything was well thought out,the timings of the game drives,and mealtimes etc.carina and bretton are brilliant guides,nothing was too much trouble,and they are so enthusiastic.we had six game drives,including one in the kruger,and saw just about everything you could reasonably expect to see.the... More

Stayed here for three nights 13th to 15th February 2013 with my wife. We are from England. Absolutely fabulous experience. Went on 6 game drives and felt so involved with nature. Carina and Gavin are knowledgable and excellent guides. Rocco the owner also took out a party. Rhino hippo white lion fish eagle jackall bucks of every type girraffe zebra.... More

Having just returned from a trip to Elandela Lodge we are still awestruck at our experience.Everything from our initial welcome to saying our goodbyes exceeded our expectations.The standards are excellent with such friendly and helpful staff, along with the excellent knowledge of the guides, both Rocco and Yvonne have created something special with an abundance of fabulous sightings and close... More

We recently stayed for three nights at Elandela as part of our honeymoon in South Africa and it didn't disappoint. We were warmly welcomed by all the staff on our arrival and we were very kindly given the honeymoon suite which had its own private courtyard with a jacuzzi. It was a prefect end to our trip. The game drives... More

We did enjoy our stay at Elandela. We had room number 1 with the four poster bed which was very pretty. However, it was very dark and gloomy inside (although I am told they are going to rectify this with new lights). The waiting and cleaning staff were excellent and all very friendly. However, we felt the owners were aloof... More

In November we flew to Cape Town for a 4 night stay (a repeat visit to the water front) and this was followed by a 3 night stay at Elandela Private Game reserve and Luxury Lodge. I have "done" the game experience before but it was a first for my husband and I was extremely anxious that he enjoyed the... More

Nobody can visit South Afrifica without visiting The Kruger National Park. A huge protected area where wild african animals live free. If you want to have this unique experience in life better have your relax moments in a wonderful Lodge. Elandela! It's a typical colonial lodge with a few numbers of rooms for customers who wanna try the old and... More