Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge

Welcome & Check-in:The Check-in was very friendly and smooth. We were invited to sip a cool and fruity drink with a view, while our luggage was brought to the lodge.Overall Hospitality:We felt very welcome. A bottle of sparkling wine and rose paddles were an unexpected and much appreciated honeymoon present.Food:The food and drinks were delicious. The portions were a bit ambitious for us. We accepted the challenge.Housekeeping:Our chalet was kept tidy for our return and was spotlessly clean. Candles were lit next to the tub. A pieces of chocolate were a nice touch to our last night.Chalet:The accommodation was spacious. A Comfortable bed, bathtub for two and a twin head outside shower were our highlights.Field Guide:Steph is a brilliant ranger. Her 9 year experience in Nambiti pay off. We often sighted wildlife first and had that extra bit of patience to be rewarded with lion movement. She gave interesting insights into animal behaviors without repeating herself. Steph is very considerate and it seems like she really enjoys her job. This made our game drives special and very memorable. Thank you!

We had an amazing experience at Elephant Rock. The lodge fits ten guests total, so you are not lost in the crowd and get to know the other guests really well. We were a big group of friends by the end of our trip. The staff were so attentive and kind and the food was delicious. Thank you!

Only just arrived but am already impressed. Hopefully the game viewing matches the high standard of the lodge

After a sojourn in the northern hemisphere for 8 years we finally got around to visiting Elephant Rock again and to our delight found the service and accommodation to be frankly wonderful and enjoyable. So homely and personal service you can only get in a bijou size lodge. The Ranger was so knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely be going back again.

We had a wonderful time and got to see so many animals in the 3 days we were there.You park your vehicle in a secure compound which is about 15 minutes from the lodge so be sure to bring everything that you need for your stay along with you. Of course we didn’t do that, but Graeme was ever so helpful and took us back to collect some baby items on our way back to the lodge after one of our drives.Graeme was an amazing guide and we loved the picnics. Cappuccino muffins are heavenly.Rene and all the staff really looked after us so well and we couldn’t fault them on any point. Food was great and they were so accommodating for our young son who is very particular about his food.My wife loved the little touches, especially the candles and flower petals around the bath we were surprised with one evening.The game drives went by so quickly and Graeme worked really hard to make sure we got the best viewing experiences.The only minus point, and it is just the one, is the beds are not the most comfortable. Everything thing else more than makes up for this.Well done to you all and thank you for some amazing memories.

We visited Elephant Rock as a family of 10 for 3 nights and had an absolutely wonderful time. Graeme, Steph & all the staff could not have done more - they were marvellous. Our game drives were great & we saw lots of very interesting things.We have no hesitation in recommending Elephant Lodge for an interesting & exciting visit. You will be treated royally & will also enjoy delicious meals.

I was spoilt rotten by our guide Steff and the service staff run by Rene.....great game drives ....unbelievable food options ...superbly displayed visually ...waited on like a King ...wallow ed like a whale in the splash pool ...were out to satisfy us no matter the need ...we ve been here before but will not wait too long for our next sojourn....thank you guys at Elephant Rock .....as Arnie said III LLL BE BAKKKK...love you guys ...special crew ❤❤

This intimate 10 bed lodge is situated close to the access gate of Nambiti reserve. It has breathtaking views over a dam and vast hilly zones . A new lookout deck is currently being built , which gives one more intimate close ups of the dam, a popular wstering hole for a variety of game : this is a great addition. Steve and Stef are the management couple , and from every detail , this lodge is well run . I believe their attention to detail is their draw card . Steffie drove us for all of our 6 game drives,( for our 3 night stay ) and her knowledgeable, pleasant and at times humorous presence is a great asset to the team . We viewed a wide variety of game ... the cheetah remained elusive however !! Back at the lodge , delicious food awaited our returns from game drives . The food is varied and deliciously tasty : at dinner there is a choice between 2 starters , 2 mains and 2 puddings , or cheese and crackers : this is fabulous selection for a small lodge !! Lunch is buffet style with a protein and courful healthy salads ( at our request) . The wine fridge is well stocked with a variety of fabulous wine choices . Rooms are spacious , and well specced . This lodge has been our go to of choice in Nambiti big 5 reserve for some years , and it never disappoints . The owners and staff are always looking for ways to improve, upgrade and satisfy the discerning traveller!!

Fantastic getaway! Great location, amazing staff and excellent food. Game drives with Stephanie were a highlight. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely passionate about her job.