Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge in Ladysmith offers a lodge with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, family rooms, and free private parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, balcony, bathrobes, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves African and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Local Attractions: Located 181 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the lodge is near Colenso Museum (45 km) and Clouston Garden of Remembrance (49 km). Guests appreciate the games room, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • FREE private parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
or
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neil
South Africa South Africa
“The overall experience of Elephant Rock was superb. Great staff and amazing food. Steph as our tour guide was so knowledgeable and certainly made our stay an unforgettable one.”
Cheryl
Australia Australia
“Facilities were great & everything within easy walking distance. Views over the waterhole whilst eating breakfast were gorgeous. A short walk to the viewing deck is a lovely relaxing treat with animals close by.”
Kathy
Australia Australia
“Beautiful boutique lodge accommodating less than 15 guests at any one time. The perfect place to go for quiet and relaxation in the bush. Everything is clean, well presented and we were treated as special guests.”
John
South Africa South Africa
“It’s a small lodge, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are beautiful and very spacious.”
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
“the facility was wonderful, very comfortable, food was really good and the game drives were fantastic!”
Michell
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Stephanie, our game drive guide, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, calm, and ensured we had an incredible experience. We saw so much in just two drives. The room was absolutely stunning, with a thoughtful and elegant design that made the...”
Kathy
Canada Canada
“The whole vibe was friendly, professional and the food was exceptional. The game drives were good and enjoyable and the guides excellent”
Ingrid
Belgium Belgium
“Charming buildings with great atmosphere and a view on a waterhole that is frequented by all kinds of animals (amongst also giraffes). Great hospitality the staff goes the extra mile to make this an unforgettable experience and you don’t want to...”
Bronwyn
South Africa South Africa
“The staff, the atmosphere, the location and the skilled ranger.”
Jean
South Africa South Africa
“Everything. It's just so cosy and romantic Made me feel so good to be there. The massage was just heavenly”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Main Lodge
  • Cuisine
    African • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 05:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.