This is truly a paradise on earth. We were led to believe that this was going to be included. Located within a stone's throw from the entrance to the world famous Udawalawe National Park, Elephant Lodge is a boutique resort built along the spillway of the Udawalawe Reservoir. Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. Subsequently the same issue occurred on the return journey, not acceptable on a 10+ flight! Incredible Trip with amazing staff and facilities. Outstanding stay but website is a bit misleading, Overall myself and friends had an outstanding stay at the lion lodge having bought package week long deals from travelzoo. Lion Cubs, a Big Cat Fight, the Wild Albino Elephant & Plenty of Leopards! We were served various forms of game meat each night which was tasty and delicious. extremely!!! The same goes for the staff that fed us and kept our rooms nice and tidy every day. Located in the malaria free Waterberg mountains, just a short drive from Johannesburg airport makes it the ideal place for everybody from senior travelers to families with children of all ages. John L. said this would be a trip of a lifetime and he was correct. Management needs to listen to their guests. We were fortunate to see them plus a cheetah! ( Shared joy has double the happiness) also in difficult times it is nice to have someone to hold your hand and cry with you.my point of view is i will make shore that i turn my words in action where i realized that knowing is not enough;we must apply. With no public access, and only a limited number of guests having access to the reserve at any time, guests are ensured the best possible wilderness experience, up close and personal. Upon arrival, I noticed the fly screen were damaged throughout the Giraffe chalet. The lodge itself is about 4 hrs drive from tambo airport, the minibus picks you up at the airport and transfers you to the lodge , you take a break for lunch part way through the journey, On arrival you are allocated a lodge, which your bags are delivered to while you are given hot. Hermanudorings Road, Vaalwater 0530 South Africa, There were so many amazing things about this holiday but be careful of their advertised additional trips. The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans. What a wonderful holiday . The location only 270 kilometres north of Johannesburg allows for smooth travel arrangements and easy access to the Reserve. The most amazing experience. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. Which room amenities are available at Sebatana Private Reserve? We all swapped photos in a WhatsApp group and had belly laughs daily. Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. The optional tour package was 350 euro. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers airport transportation for guests. We were divided into 3 groups to explore the area with our own truck with guide/driver. There was crazy amounts of food, and it was all amazing. Arriving at Waterside at Royal Malewane a fabulous safari lodge that's recently opened in Thornybush Private Game Reserve bordering South Africa's famous Kruger National Park we were delighted to see several spiral-horned nyala antelopes wandering through camp, many with babies in tow, making themselves at home as they browsed on the indigenous flower beds and took sips from the . I also want to mention the guides that are with you all of the time . This is a MUST see and the best I have ever attended.Most of our group purchased the non-alcoholic drink package. The. All pricing and payments are in Euros and is paid using credit card. Newmarket also failed to inform us that extra trips and drinks packages could be purchased prior to leaving the U.K. as other guests had been informed. Thank you for one of the best weeks EVER!! Just returned after an amazing week at Sebanta Rhino lodge. Half of a cottage with good facilities. I have been with other Travel companies that offer more for less, if you get what i mean. Yes, free parking is available to guests. We stayed at Elephant lodge with our two children aged 12 and 15 years. Please see our partners for more details. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. They also had a drink package for unlimited drinks for 195 euro a week. One tip would be to pack all. Loved the giraffes, walking like a long-legged model and looking at us with the eyes with thick and long eyelashes beautiful! We have had memories we will never forget, thanks to you all! Hermanudorings Road, Vaalwater 0530 South Africa, There were so many amazing things about this holiday but be careful of their advertised additional trips. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. I (and our group) would certainly recommend Sebatana Lodge! Our group was fortunate to have the wonderful Shumba as a guide/driver, we loved him. Including Things that we would never be able to try elsewhere (Impala, Kudu etc). Hope the leftovers were not thrown away.. We were advised not to opt for the drinks package and regretted that. We were a group of 21 in total, all coming from Norway. The reserve is home to one of the richest populations of wildlife in South Africa with more than 75 different mammals, including the Big Five. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. Food was exceptional, but far too much for most of us for one day! Airport pick up and drop off is available for guests. We bought a few drinks and 3 wine bottles and paid more for this for 7 days than the price for the package, so that is a must. TOP TIPS The early morning drives were very cold so pack a hat and scarf especially in winter months. Some flexibility is needed to truely accomplish guests needs and wishes. Louis was our main guide he was so knowledgeable and was always telling us about the animals, landscapes and shrubbery. We truly had the best time with you guys and can't recommend you enough. We stopped half way for champagne and sandwiches, again cared for by a few other guides from the Lodge. We were in the two rooms closest to the pool and they were tired run down and very dark. The safari trips started early in the morning, and we went early to bed in the evening. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in South Africa. This was the story for the whole group. Only other recommendation to the reserve is if the guides had a mic handset as we could not always hear at the back of truck what was said. Yes, Sebatana Lion Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. The food was fantastic! Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. The game drives were good although rain made sightings difficult as animals seek shelter in the bush and are more difficult to spot. Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay. But when you get to the Lodge, you need to spend a lot more money to get the 'full safari experience'. The staff, the food, the surroundings is amazing. We took the drinks package which is totally worth it if you like a drink as all prices are in Euros and extremely elevated compared to the rest of South Africa. Does Sebatana Private Reserve have airport transportation? I would definitely recommend Elephant lodge to friends and family . toiletries and essentials needed as you are a few hours away from any shop etc. There was generous quantities of food with plenty of food left over. There are plenty of non "big 5" wildlife at Sebatana which are relatively easy to find. This holiday was for my 50th Birthday & I will never forget it thank you to Sebatana. With more than 40.000ha in size this malaria free paradise offers guests a truly intimate experience. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay. We were led to believe that this was going to be included. We also drove with Jacques who has incredible eyes, he missed nothing seeing animals we would otherwise have missed. Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. Rooms spotless and roomy .we were looked after from pick up at airport to drop off foe flight home. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. We did not register for this trip but then got charged 270 Euro for this three hour trip as we attended so the manager Johann just added us to the sheet. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Matswani Safari Lodge,a place to remember. So thanks to everyone who we spent time with you were all awesome . Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. Vegetarian meals catered for but fetta cheese is not to everyone's taste. If you don't manage to do it before you arrive then definitely do it whilst you are there . The bar staff, the kitchen staff , the gardener, and all the back house or not public facing work tirelessly to ensure everyone had a great stay. We went out on all the excursions missing nothing and we got to see the big 6 as the cheetah was an added bonus. Set amongst the malaria-free UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere, the Sebatana Private Reserve covers almost 100,000 acres and is home to over 75 mammals, 300 species of bird and hundreds of different flowers and trees the perfect place to connect with South Africas wildlife! Yes, guests have access to a business center and conference facilities during their stay. The three trips to other game parks were all great and a necessity if you want to see the "big 5". We were divided into 3 groups to explore the area with our own truck with guide/driver. Sebatana has been welcoming guests for the past 20 years and our experience and expertise in South Africa ensures our guests the best possible nature and safari experience. With more than 40.000ha in size this malaria free paradise offers guests a truly intimate experience. Does Sebatana Private Reserve have an airport shuttle? - Holly. The "optional tour packages" should really be compulsory and really you should go for the lot. All of the staff did everything possible to make this stay one of the best we have ever had right from the greeting to our farwell at the airport. I went with a group of 6 and we could not fault one single thing. Thanks to everyone at the Lion Lodge for making my birthday a wonderful memory for all time. We later found that all 14 guests staying at the lodge had also split and seated throughout the BA Flight. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. We were 12 Australians new to Africa and everything about the trip was handled well. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. There is a souvenir shop on site, however that you can get any memorabilia from. Additionally guests will find more than 300 different species of birds, 270 flowers and more than 100 different trees. Outstanding holiday and would recommend to anyone :), We had the most Anazing experience at Elephant lodge , The staff are the true stars that hold everything together beautifully. There was generous quantities of food with plenty of food left over.All the staff were friendly and happy. Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay. more. more. I have been to a lot of "tribal (native)" nights over the years and had quite low expectations. Contacting Newmarket upon arrival to resolve the issue on the return journey i was informed the issue would be looked into within 28 days, 18 after our return! A lone elephant blocks the road in Welgevonden Reserve, around 30 minutes from Sebatana. Do your sums carefully. The rooms were immaculate and cleaned daily, refreshing in todays climate. Is parking available at Sebatana Private Reserve? We will be back and can`t wait!! Thank you to everyone at Elephant Lodge who made us feel welcome and contributed to our amazing experience!! Just returned after an amazing week at Sebanta Rhino lodge. With more than 40.000ha in size this malaria free paradise offers guests a truly intimate experience. Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. Management needs to listen to their guests. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The chefs and cooks made amazing meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. extremely!!! We all as a group felt pilenburg was a let down , we saw barley anything there and our guide seemed very uninterested in the whole drive, and seemed to just want to get us back before outer time was up , it takes 3 hrs to get there and 3 hours back but we got just short of 3 hours in the reserve, which wasn't long enough, ,considering it was a full day excursion we were back at 3pm but it was stated 5pm on our itinerary, we felt we were really missold this trip., I know its the luck of the draw what we see but the other game reserve was far better . We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. We had Josh as our guide and wow he is so passionate about his job not to mention funny and always ready to get the best for you. Improve this listing Property amenities Free parking Pool Hot bath Free breakfast Is parking available at Sebatana Elephant Lodge? Yes, free parking is available to guests. Yes, it offers wheelchair access. It would have been nice if the guides had a mic handset, as it sometimes was hard to hear at the back of truck what was said. The BEST trip ever!! I would highly recommend this lodge and have some amazing memories. Savour South Africas magnificent wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime, full-board holiday, based in the four-star Elephant Lodge, with its own sweeping private game reserve. when paying over 9K for this holiday I expected a better service. I also want to mention the guides that are with you all of the time . We had ostrich, warthog, impala, kudu, and wildebeest in some of the meals and it was all outstanding. Own or manage this property? Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The reserve is situated in an idyllic location, we have all gotten memories for life. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. Our guide was CASPER . The guides are very knowledgeable and handles every situation with a smile. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. Knowledgable beyond what you would expect and attention to detail - superb. Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. This allows you to focus on the "big 5" when you travel to the other game parks. We were fortunate to see them plus a cheetah! One cook is very good at making V-dishes. Incredible Trip with amazing staff and facilities. Sebatana has a three different 5-star lodges with a total of 34 rooms divided between them. .. Was the change of flight and random seating Newmarket's way of saving a few pennies ??? No large predators so you can take walks on your own on marked trails. Everybody in our group had nothing but praise for our stay at Sebatana. Yes, Sebatana Private Reserve offers airport transportation for guests. Are there opportunities to exercise at Sebatana Lion Lodge? Good game reserve for photosafari with knowledgeable and nice guides. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. Questions: Why was the original advertised Virgin flight changed? This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The beds were a bit short for some of the long-legged Norwegians, but very comfortable. Sebatana game reserve was fantastic and this review does not reflect on their fantastic service. This is truly a paradise on earth. What a wonderful holiday . X, Amazing place, amazing people, amazing animals, The most amazing holiday ever. Lion Tries Hiding from Elephant but Ends Up Getting Sprayed. Sebatana Private reserve is one of the best and most unique wildlife experiences in South Africa. And the best thing for us as a group was, if you don't ask, they definitely cant help. All in we had an amazing holiday great for a 1st time safari experience. Too bad Tripadeal will probably lose this venue - it was spectacular in its lack of care for the group, leaving us all to get ourselves home at our own expense with no help or advice from them. The accommodation (individual chalets) are beautifully styled and spacious. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. He kept our group in chat and laughs. For The Safari Seeker. Drinks at the bar were on the higher end of South African price standards but not horribly bad. The whole experience from being met at the airport and a smooth transfer to Elephant Lodge, where we were greeted with smiles and cold flannels. Wonderful Time in this beautiful oasis in the bush, My sister and I have not long returned from our amazing holiday in Elephant Lodge. i can saying a place of royal family because the reality is our friendships and family relationships are so important to us. We had an enthusiastic . Why did we not have pre-booked seats together? Where to start!!! Wonderful Time in this beautiful oasis in the bush, My sister and I have not long returned from our amazing holiday in Elephant Lodge. Thank you to everyone at Elephant Lodge who made us feel welcome and contributed to our amazing experience! This was such an incredible trip and we will be taking in laws and others to this resort, in the near future. Wow what an amazing holiday from start to finish. One of the most memorable holidays EVER!!!! that we did not bother to take a photo after a few days. A great time away from modern distractions. Sebatana Private Reserve is a wildlife paradise with a unique collection of 3 seperate 5 star lodges, Rhino, Elephant and Lion. This was thought to be due to the issues with the airline industry, however the original Virgin flights were still scheduled and indeed flew within an hour of the BA flights. Guests staying at the reserve are able to enjoy an extensive list of services, ranging from traditional game drives and Big Five safaris to cultural and historic tours.