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Safari Plains

4.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Interior entrance
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Tent, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms (Luxury)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Bela-Bela, Safari Plains is in a rural area and on the boardwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and Klipspringer Lake. Take some time off to enjoy the hot springs and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.
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Mabula Game Reserve, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 480

What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 42 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Safari Plains

Luxury family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At Safari Plains, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub and game and wildlife viewing. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial or a massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A safari, supervised childcare (surcharge) and game drive on-site
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and massage treatment rooms
  • Evening entertainment, a nature reserve and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Safari Plains have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 5 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 on-site 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Safari Plains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Safari Plains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Safari Plains?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Safari Plains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Safari Plains located?

This family-friendly Bela-Bela lodge is located on the boardwalk, 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Klipspringer Lake and Wessels Lake. Bela Bela Flea Market and Bosveld Mall are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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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

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

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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