Safari Plains

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

Experience world-class service at Safari Plains

Elegant Accommodation: Safari Plains in Mabula offers a 5-star lodge experience with spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a pool bar, outdoor seating, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, daily housekeeping, and full-day security. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves South African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and fresh pastries. Local Attractions: Safari Plains is 6 km from Zebula Golf Course and Zebula Golf Estate & Spa, and 28 km from Elements Private Golf Reserve.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lauren
South Africa South Africa
“We really enjoyed our stay at Safari Plains. The accommodation was very comfortable, staff very accommodating and friendly and the food was delicious. We saw lots of animals on our game drives and our game ranger, Ben, made the drives super...”
Felicity
South Africa South Africa
“Food, game drives. Peo our guide was knowledgeable and made the hunt for game an absolute safari experience. He is outstanding”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From the welcome to the luxury tent to the views to the staff to the game drives - everything was spectacular! Bridget was our guide and she was knowledgeable, funny and couldn’t have tried harder to make our experience out of this world.”
Tebogo
South Africa South Africa
“The staff is amazing…everyone is welcoming and helpful The game drive was one of the best we have been on; we got to experience the lions having breakfast after a successful kill of 2 blue wildebeeste the previous night…marvelous!”
Wim
Netherlands Netherlands
“Safari Plains is a relatively small scale operation that offers gamedrives, accommodation in luxury ‘tents’ (that more resemble upmarket hotelrooms with thatched and/or canvas roofs instead of concrete walls, floors and ceilings) breathtaking...”
Mohamed
South Africa South Africa
“Game drives included, lots of staff and all were very helpful. Room had aircon and a ceiling fan. There is also a mini fridge”
Preyen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The game drives were amazing. Peu is an awesome guide. The rooms were luxurious, spacious and well fitted. The food and service were fantastic.”
Oosthuizen
South Africa South Africa
“We loved everything about it. Stayed in a luxury family tent and it was perfect. The privacy and the facility were amazing. The staff were exceptional and Bridget our guide was top notch! Thank you”
Zuzana
South Africa South Africa
“Safari Plains is 11 out of 10. Exceptional in every single sense. Amazing tent, amazing staff who are friendly and cordial and make you welcome. Stunning views, amazing environment and facilities. Super exciting game drives.”
Frieda
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was great especially rhe food and the game drives”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 03:30 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We regret that we are unable to accommodate women who are 28 weeks pregnant or more on our safari drives.