Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge
Location: Limpopo, Hoedspruit, 1451, South Africa, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, Hoedspruit, ZA
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in comfort with memory foam beds and Egyptian cotton sheets in our 22 guestrooms, each featuring a private balcony or patio. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access.
Exciting Activities
Embark on a safari adventure in the Greater Kruger National Park located just steps away from the lodge. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind at the poolside bar/lounge with garden views.
Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary full breakfast, room service, and concierge services during your stay. Benefit from a business center, dry cleaning services, and a multilingual staff for added convenience.
Book now to experience the ultimate luxury at Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge.
Important Information
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Free airport transportation
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Ecotours on site
- Playground on site
- Pool sun loungers
- Free full breakfast
- Game viewing on site
- Safari on site
- Couples/private dining
- Proposal/romance packages available
Rooms Available
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Family Suite, 3 Twin Beds, River View
3 Twin Beds
Balcony/patio with river views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Champagne service
- Changing table
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Standard Suite, River View
1 Double Bed
387-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with river views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Classic Room
1 Queen Bed
969-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Premier Suite
1 King Bed
377-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
646-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Luxury Room
1 King Bed
753-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Honeymoon Suite, Lake View
1 King Bed
861-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with lake views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Private spa tub
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Suite, River View ( Interleading Suites )
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
753-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with river views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and highchair; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Champagne service
- Changing table
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Deluxe Suite, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
452-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with lake views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Standard Suite, Lake View
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
387-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with lake views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, River View
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
538-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with river views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Rainfall showerhead
- Balcony or patio
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
Guest Reviews
- Josh (10/5): - This place is a must go. From the moment you checkin and are greeted by Francisco to the time you leave, you feel like the most important person in the world. The guides we had (Simon, Rudolph) were incredible and got us up close and personal with the animals. We will be taking our family back!
- Surima (10/5): - The staff was amazing and went well above expectations. We saw all of thebig 5 as well as numerous other animals. Great place to stay. Don’t book through expedia though and book through their site.
- Amanda (8/5): - Great place with amazing staff! The thing to improve is the food, it was okay but not more than that.
- Bob (10/5): - From arrival to departure we could not have been more pleased in every way. The guides on the drives were outstanding. Brenda, a coordinator could not have been more helpful. The dining room was very nice. The area is suffering an extreme multi year drought, which is causing dire consequences for animals and the landscape, both here and in Kreuger.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Muito bom e da pra ficar melhor! - Recomendo muito a hospedagem no Elandela! O Safari faz tudo valer a pena! A reserva do leao branco e dos rinocerontes é o melhor de tudo! A ranger Karina e John são incríveis. Porem, apesar de ter amado o safari eu recomendo ficar em 2 reservas diferentes, foi o que fizemos e valeu muito a pena. No Elandela não tem elefantes, por isso eles oferecem uma visita ao kruger. Nós fomos lá mas nao conseguimos ver nenhum elefante la. A sorte é que tinhamos outra reserva ainda e pudemos vê-los de perto. Quanto ao hotel, nosso quarto era bem confortavel. Só tenho duas sugestões: Colocar cortina black out nos quartos e uma reposição melhor de shampoo, sabonete e etc. A comida é otima! Os jantares sao excelentes e de otima qualidade. Mas concordo com alguns reviews que li que sao poucas opcoes. Nao pouca quantidade, pois tudo é muito bem servido. Mas poucas opcoes. No jantar, por exemplo, sò tem uma opcao de peixe e carne/frango. No almoço comemos mac and cheese um dia e no outro quiche de legumes. Nao tinha opcao de escolha no almoço. Só 1 prato e paes. Tinha uma vegetariana no grupo que avisou que era vegetariana e nao tinha nada diferente pra ela. No jantar, por ex, ela nao tinha prato principal. Somente entrada, sopa e etc. outra sugestao é oferecer agua filtrada pelo menos nas refeiçoes e safaris. Está incluso 2 garrafas de agua por dia. Mas, como em outros hoteis e restaurantes, acredito que oferecer agua filtrada nas refeiçoes nao iria custar nada pro hotel.
- Yaron (8/5): good stay overall - NICE rooms , good stuff , game drive a bit weak and food can be a bit better , weak wifi .
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing professionalism ! Worries free lodge Everything is included They can even cook your traditional food !!!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic !!!! Wonderful Great service, unforgettable experience !!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Ótimo hotel e Safari . Excelente animais e quartos .
- Erich (8/5): - Sehr schöne, gepflegte Anlage mit zuvorkommendem Service. Die Pirschfahrten waren interessant-besonderes Highlight waren die weißen Löwen. Wir wohnten in der River Lodge und durften leider nicht die dazugehörige Lake Lodge besuchen. Befremdlich war die gewünschte Eintragung der Tips in eine Namenliste.
- Diego (10/5): Perfeito! - Incrível! Muito prestativos. Quarto maravilhoso e serviço excepcional!
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Wir haben zu dritt 800 Euro pro Nacht gezahlt. Das ist ja nicht gerade ein Schnäppchen. Die Zimmer waren im Grundsatz ok, aber es war alles total nüchtern und es fehlte leider die afrikanische atä
- vivian (8/5): Hotel dentro do parque Krueger com animais perto - Na diária tem dois safaris por dia inclusos. A comida tinha falta de opções e quantidade limitada
- Verified traveler (8/5): Lodge im eigenen Park - Die Häuser sind zweckmäßig modern eingerichtet, sehr groß, insgesamt sehr gut und sauber, Frühstück standart, das Abendessen fand im Freien statt (Braii), mit Tanzdarbietung, auf den Safaris sieht man viele Giraffen, Rhinos, nur Löwen bekamen wir nicht zu Gesicht, leider ist der Preis sehr hoch, doch mit einer der günstigsten Lodges weit und breit und für das Gebotene (2 Safaris, Braii) etc. erscheint es angemessen (650,- für drei Personen/Nacht)
- Marcelo (6/5): Razoavel - O quarto era confortavel,limpo porem não havia nenhuma estrutura de lazer apenas uma piscina muito pequena e sem deck. Nos ficamos no River View Lodge e não havia nada para fazer depois que voltavamos do safari. A comida era pouca e so tinha um menu com pouquissimas opções, nenhuma variedade! Os ranges sao otimos e da pra ve bastante animal apesar de nao ter elefante! Mas esperava q fosse melhor
- carlos (6/5): missed $ turned over bags/sumiu $ malas reviradas - Its hard to say something good when we do have the experience of having our bags turned over inside your roon and realize that part of our money is gone. 2700zar total. We were 5 people and all of us had our bags checked when we are not there. We felt hostage of that situation: all our stuff in a place where people you cannot trust have free access. The provided safe is so small you cant put a tablet inside and you lock it with a key. When we talked to manager they just make sure to show the paper that they make you sign saying that they have nothing to do with it. We went to police and did a registration. Cool safaris, but I think It cant be classified as 4 stars because of security, average food, very simple towels and leaking bathrooms. É difícil pensar em algo bom a dizer quando você tem a experiência de ter suas malas reviradas dentro do quarto e perceber que parte do seu dinheiro sumiu, no total de 2700zar. Éramos em 5 e todos tiveram suas malas revistadas enquanto estávamos fora. Nos sentimos reféns da situacao: todas as suas coisas num local em que pessoas não confiaveis tem acesso. O cofre do quarto não cabia nem um tablet e era fechado com uma chave. Quando procuramos a gerência, fizeram questão de mostrar o contrato onde eles não se responsabilizavam por nada. Fomos a delegacia e fizemos um B.O. Safaris e lugar legais , mas acho que não podemos classificar como 4 estrelas por questões de segurança, comidas regulares, toalhas simples e banheiro com vazamentos.
- Ilson (10/5): Interessante - Muito bom Atencioso Vale a pena
- Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing stay - Lovely enjoyable stay from start to finish. The game driver Tallin had a great deal of knowledge about all the animals which was very interesting. Managed to see a lot of different animals.
- BRUNO (6/5): Decepçao - Nao me senti segura nos safaris oferecidos pelo hotel. O guia parava o jipe muito próximos aos animais (leões e rinocerontes), desligava o veículo e ficava o celular mostrando fotos e videos para os hospedes. Se acontecesse qualquer imprevisto, não haveria tempo hábil para absolutamente nada. Saímos as 6 horas da manhã para o safari e não foi oferecido NADA de café da manha. As 9 horas, no meio da savana, tomamos um cafezinho aguado e um pao doce ruim. Almoço e jantar em pouca quantidade e foi servido frango (frio) nas duas refeições. Meu marido teve uma gastroenterite durante a hospedagem e nenhum funcionario demostrou qualquer interesse em ajudar com medicamentos ou refeição diferenciada. Lençol com manchas vermelhas, parecendo sangue. Não indicaria este hotel para amigos e familiares.
- Rodrigo Gasiglia de (2/5): HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE - NOT RECOMENDED - It was the worst experience of my life. This guys charged everything , included the water while safari. The food servive was horrible. They served almost nothing on the lunch. I keeped myself hungry allthe time. The breakefast was also horrible. AT THE LAST DAY, I JUST LEFT MY ROOM FOR FEW MINUTES TO TAKE THE BREAKFAST E LEFT MY LUGGAGE OPEN AND I TWO EMPLOYES GOT IN MY ROOM AND HAD STOLEN US$200,00. The hotel's manager did nothing to help me or my friend that also had been stolen. Foi a pior experiência da minha vida. Fomos furtados pelas camareiras , que se aproveitaram de um momento de distração em que fomos para a piscina e para tomar o café da manhã, e se apropriaram de 200 dólares meus e 200 do meu amigo que estava no quarto ao lado - quartos 3 e 4. A comida é horrível: servem pão e patê de frango no almoço e nada mais. No jantar, frango empanado e frio. O café da manhã é padrão de hotel de 1 estrela - não há pães, queijos, frios em geral. Não repõem frutas. Pedimos outra banana e disseram que era a última. Durante o safari, o cara conhecido como big "John", um dos guias, dormiu ao volante e quase capotou a van que nos transportava. Tudo é cobrado, inclusive bebidas durante o safari. A questão de ser tudo incluso é em verdade uma grande enganação. Incluem apenas o mínimo e pra se ter uma ideia, a água durante um safari de 5 horas , com calor de 40° , não é gratuita...tivemos que pagar. NÃO RECOMENDO.
- Judy (6/5): Casual, simple but very nice, memorable experience - Extremely fun views from our lake room, many animals frequent the common area - hippos, zebra, giraffe, monkeys all ran around at different times -- very exciting! Staff tries very hard all the time, and food above average due to creativity, but not fancy. Game drives fun with many animals, and knowledgeable guides. Great place to stay, however there is a gap in expectation between the website description and the actual lodge. The lodge is small and so flexibility in meals/eating options, free-time activities, bar limited. Also, rooms are nice, but simple touches are missing -- burnt out candles in room, towels not replaced, mini bar with waters not refilled, etc. Also, dinner is served without main course options, also always eating our main course before we had our water/drinks, no music, candles not lit etc. Small stuff that may sound a little ridiculous, but a little discouraging because of website expectation, frequency of 'issues' and since these are easy, inexpensive fixes for the lodge. However it is a casual, intimate, quite lodge which offers a very authentic bush feel. I would recommend for the 'down to earth' traveler who doesn't demand 5-star pampering, but would like to feel welcomed with the local people who work at Elandela. They will welcome you with sincerity, cleanliness and kindness at Elandela, however you must offer them patience, happiness and an 'open mind' to the style of their culture.
- Fernando Jackson Dadam (8/5): Objetivo alcançado - Muito boa. Equipe extremamente atenciosa. A única falha é no café da manhã. O café, o leite e o suco não estão disponíveis para self service. Isto limita o atendimento e constrange o hóspede. Também é pouco diversificado, faltando elementos básicos como queijos, ovos e bacon. Não fosse este fato, a estadia teria sido perfeita.
- Maristela (10/5): Luxo - Hotel maravilhoso!!! Bebidas com preço super justo !!’ Pontualidade para o Safari !!! Equipe prestativa !!!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Excelente acomodação. Quartos maravilhosos. Porém comida e opções de lanches e lazer deixam a desejar. Reserva particular de animais. Poucas espécies mas tem o leão branco que é raro na Africa. Pessoal atencioso e muito simpático
- AHPL Pro (8/5): Good place but staff attitude needs to change - Very good property but let down by curt behaviour of Mrs Rocco. Talked to guests like they were truant school children. Introductory briefing sounded more like instructions. Room could not be locked & had to sleep 2 nights with unlocked room - Management did little to rectify. But safari & rangers were excellent. Managed to see the Big 5 which was the highlight of the trip. Food was also good.
- marli (8/5): Guias excelentes - Comida restrita e ruim.
- Thiago (10/5): Great experience! - Our experience at Elandela was completely above our expectations! Very receptive staff, big thanks to Mama for Giving us so much attention, and to John and Marinus for the great safaris both at the lodge and at Kruger. Our room was perfect. We got kindly upgraded on our honeymoon :) the accomodation was very beautiful and with a very nice view from the lake (and the hipos)! It was a lovely experience, hope to come back someday.
- Renoaldo (10/5): SAFARI WITH STYLE AND COMFORT. - We chose the Elandela to celebrate our 25 years of marriage and could not have made a better choice! Well structured place, close to Hoedspruit airport, with transfer. We went with our 3 kids and they loved it. We stayed in the apartment for 5 people at River Lodge, very comfortable accommodation, cleanliness note 10. The managers are very polite and concerned in offering the best to guests in every detail. Friendly and helpful staff, River Lodge chef very friendly and presented delicious dishes, educated and knowledgeable guides, anyway, everything was perfect. From the Elandela we made two beautiful walks: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, with a boat ride of extreme beauty and Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab Center, a hospita of animals with magnificent species, which I recommend. At the BOMA party, an outdoor barbecue with a wonderful moon, great and varied food, we had a beautiful surprise, a lot of dancing and joy, that will stay with us forever. We just have to thank the whole team of Elandela who made our trip to Africa a success with unforgettable moments !!!
- Masa (10/5): Great Experience - Game Drive is very wonderfu(Twice - early morning and evening - in the day.) Hotel staffs are very friendly. The room(cottage) is very clean and comfortable.
- Rodney and Lydi (8/5): Honeymoon Suite at Elandela Private game reserve - Guides for the game drives were friendly, knowledgeable and a lot of fun.
- Cintia M (10/5): - Nossa estadia foi excelente. Os funcionários são atenciosos, a comida estava muito boa e a programação dos safaris foi ótima.
- ADRIANE (10/5): Hotel muito bom pra Safari ao lado Kruger Park - Local agradável, equipe muito atenciosa, passeios, safaris muito bons. Alimentação muito boa.
- Leticia (10/5): - A nossa estadia no Elandela foi excelente, tivemos uma recepção incrível e nos surpreendemos com a estrutura do hotel. Os games foram todos excelentes e vimos mtos animais bem de pertinho como os leões e rinocerontes (alguns do big 5). Para ver elefantes nos levaram ao kruger park e nesse mesmo dia conseguimos ver 3 cheetas, foi incrível! Além disso a comida do hotel era mto boa e em um dos dias tivemos um jantar surpresa com fogueira. Maravilhoso! Ponto fraco do hotel foi somente a água quente do banho que acabou no nosso quarto e nos disponibilizaram outro quarto, o chuveiro do quarto dos meus pais tb estava ruim. Mas isso foi apenas um detalhe considerando todos os pontos altos da nossa estadia. Serviço personalizado desde que nos buscaram no aeroporto até nos levarem de volta. Essa é a primeira vez que faço review de um hotel, fiz pq vi alguns comentários ruins sobre os games e discordo totalmente. Recomendo mto?
- Claudio (10/5): Excelente Hotel - Os funcionários são excelentes, da recepção aos guias.
- LIANA ELIZA LARA (8/5): EQUIPE SENSACIONAL - A equipe é incrível. Esse é o diferencial do Elandela. Desde a recepção no aeroporto, a chegada no hotel até à nossa despedida, todos sempre foram muito sorridentes, dispostos, profissionais e encantadores. Denise e Zico são incríveis.
- henrique (10/5): Safari espetacular - Muito bom hotel, perto do aeroporto e Safari espetacular. O hotel oferece transfer do aeroporto até o hotel.
- Henrique (10/5): Hotel muito bom!!! - Muito bom hotel, e um excelente custo beneficio e belos safaris
- Verified traveler (10/5): This place is great - This place is great Very friendly staff who are passionate about the work they do Only thing they need to fix is the wifi Constant drop outs and no access in the rooms
- Luc (10/5): Great - Great place, with great food and great game drive, staff was amazing, we really enjoy this place
- laura i (10/5): Excelente! Ambiente agradável e aconchegante! - Excelente! Ambiente agradável e aconchegante! Todos extremamente educados e gentis! Amazing place! We loved! Everybody very friendly, helpful!
- Lea (10/5): Hotel limpo e maravilhoso - Foi uma experiência maravilhosa, os funcionários muito atenciosos, lá tem leão branco. A Denise, que era nossa guia de Safari era extremamente atenciosa, se preocupava com cada detalhe.
- Lorena (8/5): - Não gostei mto da comida
- Ricardo (8/5): Muito acolhedor - Muito agradável e acolhedor
- Cláudio (10/5): Dias inesquecíveis no Lodge - Big John, Alema, Beaty, Denise, David, Leonardo... a equipe do resort é incrível! O lugar é muito bonito, os safaris são ótimos. Passamos 4 dias inesquecíveis no lodge!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Horrible hospitality, people have no personal feel - Booking is fully messes up, partially by Expedia but mostly by Elandela, never want to win people heart as probably they this is season so who cares if we cancel, finally we cancelled and went for a different property.
- Rahul (6/5): Great Experiance - Game Reserve - We had a good experience during our stay. We were here for a couple of days and had gone for 4 game drives (one @ Kruger NP). We specially liked the way we were welcomed in the lodge. Lil disappointed with the food as we had very less options for Asian Vegetarians. Were able to see big5 except Leopard and various other animal & bird species. Had a great time @ bonfire during first night with their traditional song & dance. Overall a superb experience!!
- Mary (2/5): Don't stay here - Terrible "safari" experience, hotel provided mosquito nets to several rooms but not ours, drivers were late for game drive and very unknowledge of safari. Also they charge for water on safari with +40 weather. We skipped one of safari drives as we felt unsafe. Our driver was eating on the drive, which is the one the thing anyone whose been on safari or with basic animal knowledge knows - you can't eat on safari!!! Safe your money and mostly important vacation time! Go anywhere else.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Safari in comfort with great animal viewing - Lodge is 15 minutes from the Hoespruit airport. Comfortable well decorated rooms with a African twist, great staff who couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Great game viewing including white lions and rhino. You also visit Kruger Naional park, an hour away if you stay at least 2 nights. Highly recommended for couples and they also thoughtfully cater for families with children. They also have disability accessible facilities available.
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