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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris is situated on a game reserve in Jozini. Each of the luxury tents at this property features a private hot tub. The two-bedroom, self-catering tents at AfriCamps have a kitchen, dining area and seating area. The main bedroom has a Queen bed, while the second bedroom has a double bed with a single bunk bed. Each tent has a bathroom with a shower. The tented camp offers a breakfast baskets at an additional cost for guests to prepare themselves. Guests at AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris can enjoy safaris and water safaris at an additional charge, or take a dip in the communal swimming pool.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
High score for Pongola Game Reserve
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    South Africa South Africa
    This was the perfect Glamping experience. The silence of the Bush and being greeted by the abundant wildlife every morning was perfect..Sipho our Pongola River guide & Lorraine the manager really made our stay truly Exceptional. Will Highly...
  • Vincent
    South Africa South Africa
    Relaxing stay with nice view and antelopes around the hot tub. We recommend the safari walk with Cosmos.
  • Susanne
    South Africa South Africa
    Very comfortable tents with everything you need and a lots of birds, warthogs and other animals around.. The best was a bath in the hot pool, when it got cold in the evening.
  • Anja
    Germany Germany
    It was the best location we stayed at in SA!! The tent is equipped with everything you need, the beds are very comfortable, but the best is the view, the atmosphere from the terrasse and the hot tub! Unbelievable! Breakfast with Giraffs (at some...
  • Carla
    South Africa South Africa
    Wild buck roaming around the tent. Kolkol was nice and warm and worked well. Braai ficilities were great and I loved that there were 2 mini fridges/freezers, we were doing a big road trip and had quite a bit of food we needed to store. The overall...
  • Will
    South Africa South Africa
    The location, views and general experience is clearly very well crafted. The 'tents' have pretty much what you need and everything is in good working order. It is not just anywhere where you can see a black rhino from your breakfast deck...
  • Pinky
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked everything at AfriCamps bath, tub, boat cruise and the stuff ws friendly with us and helpful
  • Wasim
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent value for money Located in the pongola reserve Abundant wildlife
  • Kiroshen
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was amazing. So serene and peaceful, definitely the break my family and I needed from the daily ins and outs of urban living. Lorraine, Sibo and the entire team of staff were simply amazing, friendly, always willing to assist and...
  • Hendri
    South Africa South Africa
    The peace it offers in Nature! Well deserved break away from the hustle and lights of the city.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 4,179 reviews from 18 properties
18 managed properties

Company information

AfriCamps Boutique Glamping offers boutique glamping tents on the most beautiful working farms and estates in South Africa. At each of our self-catering locations, you can get closer to nature without compromising on the creature comforts of home. Enjoy everything from hiking to hammocking, from seclusion in nature to romantic escapes, from family getaways to merry chaos with friends!

Property information

AfriCamps at White Elephant Game Reserve is located in the thriving Pongola Game Reserve on the shore of the 15000-hectare Lake Jozini. Spot 4 of the Big 5 on land or water-based safari, and soak up the African sunset from your outdoor wood-fired hot tub with the Lebombo mountains in the background. This camp provides an insightful look at the conservation of elephants and Black Rhino. Enjoy an AfriCamps glamping getaway in your two-bedroom self-catering boutique glamping tent while experiencing all the thrills of an established private game reserve where buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard, hyena, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, 12 different antelope species, and over 350 bird species roam the plains and grace the skies. The occasional splashes of hippo, crocodile, and tigerfish in Lake Jozini provides an exciting water-based safari experience. Safaris, guided bush walks, tiger fishing on Lake Jozini and sundowners by the pool are some of the must-dos during your stay. The experiences at this camp are both thrilling and educational and will give visitors an insightful view of conservation.

Neighbourhood information

Please note that the nearest shop is an hour away so make sure to bring all your necessities with you needed for an exciting adventure with your family or friends. Check in is strictly by 6pm latest as the reserve gate is closed from 6pm and access will not be allowed.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Game drives
      Additional charge
    • Fishing
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 08:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    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
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris is 3.1 miles from the centre of Pongola Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris on this page.

    • The prices at AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fishing
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
      • Game drives

    • Check-in at AfriCamps at White Elephant Safaris is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.