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Safari Plains

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge in Bela-Bela with spa and safari

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $569
includes taxes & fees
$495 per night
Jan 16 - Jan 17

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Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Luxury Tent, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mabula Game Reserve, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 480

What's nearby

  • Mabula Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 23 min drive
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve - 28 min drive
  • Wessels Lake - 51 min drive
  • Bela Bela Flea Market - 53 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

When visiting Bela-Bela, Safari Plains is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials. Other features of this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space (5 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: ZAR 365 per person, per stay
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Pool access
    • Self parking

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Safari Plains?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Safari Plains?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Safari Plains?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Safari Plains and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Safari Plains also has spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Safari Plains?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Safari Plains have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Safari Plains like?
Safari Plains is located a short 1-minute walk from Mabula Game Reserve.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Herculaas J, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Andre, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

GREAT Family getaway
Accommodation was beautiful, tents are well appointed and very comfortable. Food was average and staff were incredible.
Sean, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 !
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Marc, 2-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Daniel, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review