South Africa
Elephants Crossing
Malaria-free, and close enough for a long weekend.
What our guests say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 204 Google reviewsYou can’t even compare them to other travel agents. They go above and beyond. Every detail is taken care of.
They are professional, their response time is amazing, and they put you first as the customer.
Amazing support and advice from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble.
Elephants Crossing is a very small lodge on Welgevonden, the Big 5 reserve in the Waterberg, with only 5 places to stay.
There are 3 Luxury Tents and a Tented Suite, each with a private plunge pool, a viewing deck and an outdoor shower. The Bush Villa suits a family or 2 couples, with 2 en suite bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen, its own boma and a plunge pool on a large deck. Guests come together in the main lodge, which has a lounge and dining areas. Stays are fully inclusive.
What your rate covers
The South African resident rate covers all meals, accommodation, 2 safari activities per day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Getting there
By road it is about 3 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is OR Tambo.
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Good to know
How much does it cost to stay at Elephants Crossing?
The South African resident rate at Elephants Crossing is from R5,395 per person per night sharing, against a usual rate of R8,300, a saving of 35%. It is valid until 15 December 2026 and subject to availability. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
What is included in the rate at Elephants Crossing?
The rate covers all meals, accommodation, 2 safari activities per day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Is Elephants Crossing in a malaria area?
No. Elephants Crossing is malaria-free, so there are no tablets to think about.
Are children welcome at Elephants Crossing?
Yes, children are welcome. Ask us about ages.
How do I get to Elephants Crossing?
By road it is about 3 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is OR Tambo.
Who can book the South African resident rate?
South African residents. You will need proof of residency, usually a South African ID, at check-in.
How do I book Elephants Crossing through Marula Hill?
Send us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We check availability with the lodge and reply in person. The price is the lodge's own resident rate: we never change it.
Book it with us
South African resident rate
Ask us for the current rate. A real person replies.
- Owner-run, in the Lowveld. The person you talk to is the person who books it.
- Your money goes to the property. We pay the property as soon as we receive your payment, so your booking is secured straight away.
- The lodge's own rate. We never change the price you pay. It is the lodge's South African resident rate, exactly as the lodge gives it to us.
- SATSA member. Marula Hill Travel, member no. 3049.
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