We travelled as a couple and spend 3 nights at Elandela. The hospitality of all the staff was fantastic and the food was amazing. We enoyed all the additional extras which were avalible which included riding on elephants! We couldn't rate the staff more highly for their attentiveness and the knowledge of the guides. Getting to meet Roccy and Clover... More

Personal pick up from the airport by Carina.Absolutely fabulous establishment! The rooms are beautiful and give you a real rustic safari feel. The lodge has a watering hole so you can see the animals coming to drink whilst sitting by the pool. The safari trips with Carina were great so munch enthusiasm and energy! Now the food was the equal... More

You start your journey with a warm welcome from the staff, with beating drums, chanting and a shot of amarula, it really is a lovely way to arrive to such a beautiful lodge. We arrived early in the afternoon and were met by Carina, a real gem who makes the trip so enjoyable, she is the main guide and really... More

The staff at Elandela were exceptional. We were truly looked after and everyone had a smile. The food ( 5 course dinner!) was fabulous and would make it worth the visit alone. We enjoyed our game drives and would love the chance to return in the future.

We recently stayed for 3 nights at Elandela on a visit to South Africa. We had the most fantastic time there. The accommodation was lovely as was the food prepared by the Chef. Steven. All the staff were very pleasant and made our trip very memorable. It was so exciting to see the White Lions and also due to unfortunate... More

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