Recent Big 5 Sightings
Big Five Sightings 11-17 March
Monday, 11 March 2024 (35°C) The four Nkuhuma male lions, sleeping at Bush Camp west. Tiyani the female leopard, hunting impala at Leeukuil. Nine Nkuhuma female Lioness, sleeping at Londolozi Boundary junction with...
Big 5 Sightings 4 – 10 March 2024
Monday, 4 March 2024 (33°C) Xidulu the female leopard, stationary on 1st Windmill Road. A pack of 14 African wild dogs, moving north from Bushbuck Dam into the Manyeleti Game Reserve. Red Hawk the male leopard, hunting impala...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 26 February – 3 March 2024
Monday, 26 February 2024 (26°C 3mm Rain) The Elephant Plains spotted hyena den was active with six cubs and four adults. One African elephant bull mobile East from Bushcamp East. A breeding herd of approximately three hundred Cape buffalo mobile West on Sussens Road....
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 19 – 25 February 2024
Monday 19 February 2024 (31°C) Xidulu, the female leopard and Nhenhe, the young male leopard playing around Second Windmill. A breeding herd of eight African elephants feeding on Marula Belt West. Tortoise Pan, the male leopard mobile South on Second Windmill Road....
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 12 -18 February 2024
Monday 12 February 2024 (31°C) Two Black Dam male lions stationary on Arathusa Main Road junction Grass Cut. The Nkuhuma pride consisting of nine lioness and one sub adult male stationary at Mfezi Open Area. Tuesday 13 February 2024 (34°C) Two Black Dam male lions...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 5 -11 February 2024
Monday 5 February 2024 (35°C 9 mm Rain) A pack of seven African wild dogs stationary on the Northern side of Arathusa Safari Airstrip. The Nkuhuma pride of lions consisting of five lioness stationary in the Manyaleti riverbed East of KBR. Laluka, the female leopard...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 29 January – 4 February 2024
Monday 29 January 2024 (33°C) Two Black Dam male lion’s stationary on Leadwood Road. Tortoise Pan, the male leopard mobile West from Serengeti Pan. Tiyani, the female leopard stationary in the Flood Plains below Manyaleti room. Breeding herd of fourteen African...
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 22 – 28 January 2024
Monday 22 January 2024(34°C)Elephant Plains hyena den active, with two adults and six cubs.A pack of seven wild dogs, sleeping on Buffels/Gowrie cutline junction with Sandy Patch.The Kruger male lion with three unknown females, mobile East from Hunters moon camp.A...
Big Five Sightings 15th – 21st January
Monday 15 January 2024 (35°C) Three unknown lioness and the Kruger male lion, sleeping at Secret clearing. Three elephant bulls, mobile South from broken dam. One buffalo bull, mobile West from Gowrie main junction with twin dams. Mariybe young male leopard,...
Big Five Sightings 8th-15th January
Monday 8th January 2024 (33°C) Laluka the female leopard, sleeping in a marula tree on Madash-North of EP Shirleys cutline. Tortoise Pan the male leopard, mobile East on Road 7. The Nkuhuma pride consisting of ten lionesses, static at the junction of Magic...
Big Five Sightings 01-07 January 2024
Monday, 1 January 2024 (29°C) Langa, the female leopard mobile east across MalaMala Main Road. Elephant Plains spotted hyena den was active with two adults and six pups. One Kambula male lion mobile west along Arathusa Main Road towards Big Dam Link South....
Weekly Big 5 Sightings 25 – 31 December 2023
Monday, 25 December 2023 (28°C 15 mm Rain) Nkuhuma pride of lions consisting of five lioness stationary on Wetpatch Open Area. Makhomsava, the female leopard stationary on Airport Link. Xidulu, the female leopard stationary on top of a termite mound east of Shidula...
Latest News
December Trumpet 2023
Main Photo: Wild Dogs by Jordan Delvecchio As we gather our thoughts to bid farewell to the sun-soaked days and star-studded nights of another transformative year, the pages of Elephant Plains Game Lodge's story unfold before us. Our journey through 2023 has been an...
September Trumpet 2023
Spring is in the air and with it comes a delightful burst of colour, energy and new growth! Not only in the surrounding bush, but also at the lodge itself. There have been so many projects and exciting developments during these past few months. What better way to...
The Oxpecker
AuthorIt’s an Oxpecker life!Have you ever seen little birds on an animal before and wondered what kind of birds it was, why they were there, or what they were busy doing? Also, what impact does it have on the animal it sits on?What are oxpeckers?Oxpeckers are birds...
Veld Types at Elephant Plains
AuthorSweetveld, sourveld and mixed-veldIn the Lowveld, where Elephant Plains is situated, you get a wide variety of different grass species. They all have different tastes and different nutritional values and some grasses prefer different soils to grow in. Due to...
Kaizer Malapane
Kaizer Malapane has long since been a part of the EP family. Firstly, years ago as a Tracker, and since 2020 a part of our Ranger team
The Marula Tree
The beautiful Marula Tree, called the “tree of love” by locals, is a rather big and impressive tree. It provides large amounts of shade
From the Kitchen
Nutella Cheesecake Recipe
Sounds indulgent? That would be because it is. This cake is not for faint hearts and weak arteries. It’s for serious Nutella lovers only!
Chocolate Swiss Roll
Who wouldn’t want to dig into this soft, delicious cake? Spoil your guest by serving them this chocolate roll for dessert
Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Rice and Sauce
This tender and flavorful Lamb Shoulder will melt in your mouth and will make any meat eater’s dreams come true
Pumpkin Fritters
Light, Fluffy Pumpkin Fritters (pampoenkoekies) with caramel sauce. Nostalgia on a plate that will become a family favourite in no time!
Waldorf Salad
Get ready for summer with this incredibly refreshing salad. The kids will love the fruitiness of this salad
Hearty Beef Stew
Climb into the hearts of your guest by serving them this Beef Stew. This delicious stew is perfect for any day of the year!
Orange Pudding
Surprise your guest this winter with a delightful citrus dessert. It won’t be the last time you make this pudding!
Vegetable Pasta Alfredo
Let this soft and creamy pasta, with its exploding flavour of ingredients, melt straight into your mouth with every bite
Springbok Carpaccio
Try something enticing and wild! You are sure to be surprised by this snack/starter and how much you like it