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Safari Plains

4.5 star property

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Mabula Game Reserve, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 480
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
    ‪82 min drive‬
  • Bambelela Wildlife Care
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

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Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Tent, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (42)
The price is AU$670
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Mabula Game Lodge

About the area

Bela-Bela

With a stay at Safari Plains in Bela-Bela, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Klipspringer Lake. .This family-friendly lodge is 17.7 mi (28.6 km) from Wessels Lake and 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Het Bad Natuurreservaat.
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What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 23 min drive
  • Klipspringer Lake - 37 min drive
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 53 min drive
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm - 82 min drive
  • Bambelela Wildlife Care - 93 min drive

Getting around

  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mabula Private Game Reserve Restuarant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zebula Syringa Restuarant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mabula Boma - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Safari Plains

Boardwalk/promenade lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Safari Plains offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
At Safari Plains, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Safari Plains has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (5 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Couples dining
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 365 per person, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Safari Plains Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herculaas J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to be for new memories ...
We enjoyed our stay @ Safari Plains. Arriving we were received by such friendly faces. The Luxury Tented Chalet we stayed in were overlooking the field where the game came to graze. We enjoyed the morning & afternoon game drives with the well informed guide, Ben. On our first night we had an open air dinner prepared by the chef and staff, it was amazing! We most definately recommend a stay at this 5 star lodge it will be an experience you'll never forget. ALL the staff made our stay fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute treat!!
A Treat from the minute you arrive until you check out. Russel went out of his way on the game drives. The place is clean and comfortable. Food was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT Family getaway
Accommodation was beautiful, tents are well appointed and very comfortable. Food was average and staff were incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great SAFARI experience
Authentic safari experience, complete with luxury tent and high tea in the afternoon. The highlight of our trip was getting close to lion and elephant and Elias our game ranger was brilliant !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Great Potential if flaws addresses
The trip was good and the lodge has great potential, but it definitely has some cons. Pros: The staff were very friendly (Dries in particular) and the game ranger was really good. He knew a lot about the animals and made us feel comfortable. We saw 3 of the Big 5 in one drive so we were happy. Cons: the furniture looks second hand and those in the lobby area were dirty. Despite being all inclusive the wine options were limited and they only had one selection per wine type. The staff were friendly, but the service was not up to standard. On one occasion we had to place our breakfast order 3 times and they brought each thing out one at a time not all together. The food wasn’t at the standard we expected for this kind of establishment. The contractor at the spa also tried to overcharge us and was on her phone when doing one massage... Dries did address this though and comped our treatments. The other thing that baffled us was that we were the only guests for one night and they put us in the room furthest from the lobby, where there was no wifi signal. We could not understand why they would do this
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari
A perfect stay, almost seen all big five and really nice drinks and food.
Nice minibar
Relaxing area
The bar
Towel animals every day
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020