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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Elephants Crossing in Vaalwater offers a lodge with family rooms, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts. Lunch and dinner feature traditional dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. Leisure Facilities: The property features a bar, outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a lounge, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 3 km from Welgevonden Game Reserve and 35 km from Kololo Game Reserve, Elephants Crossing provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • FREE private parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff and service exceptional. The food was a standout.
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff at the Lodge were so friendly and welcoming, and really made our stay 10/10. All of the food made for us was delicious. The chef even prepared me a special gluten free option each meal, including snacks, which was much appreciated! I...
  • Carlo
    Australia Australia
    Our stay at Elephants Crossing was nothing short of amazing, we loved every minute and were accommodated exceptionally by the very welcoming staff who followed through with every demand or favour. The lodge itself is so peaceful and relaxing and...
  • Victor
    Denmark Denmark
    This place is amazing. All the staff at the place were very friendly and so kind. We had some very good game drives with Herbert who is very experienced and kind. The food was amazing too. We have been traveling a lot and have never a...
  • Amanda
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was a amazing experience. From the location with lots of animals on the doorstep, the amazing food and the friendliest and professional staff. Rooms are very comfortabele and clean
  • Monique
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We loved the family vibe of the staff! The view. The elephants drinking from our private pool.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The food, the staff, the drives and the view from the lodge is absolutely breathtaking! Such an intimate setting and the bush villa is great! Saw 4 of the big 5 in one day!
  • Camilla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    AMAZING! We saw the big 5 and countless elephants from our tent. Everything from the staff to the food, the accomodation, the massages and most importantly; Herbert our ranger who made this trip the most memorable trip of our lives. Cannot fault...
  • Angela
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. The accommodation the food the game drives and most of all being so close to the elephants a meter away!
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing setting and fantastic staff who had a wonderful attention to detail. Chef cooked great food and our ranger (Herbert) was outstanding.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Elephants Crossing takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephants Crossing in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.