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Safari Plains

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star lodge with free breakfast

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Relax on the shaded deck with a comfortable seating area, small table, and a nearby fruit basket.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, two armchairs, and a floor lamp, all set against a backdrop of expansive outdoor views.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy a meal at the outdoor dining table.
Relax in this spacious room with a thatched roof, featuring a chandelier, sofa, armchairs, dining table, and large windows.
Relax in a secluded outdoor space with a thatched-roof structure and a wicker chair.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mabula Game Reserve, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, 480
  • Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm
  • Bela Bela Flea Market
  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Tent, 2 Bedrooms

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bela-Bela

On boardwalk/promenade.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate and 20 miles (32 km) of Klipspringer Lake. Wessels Lake is within 20 miles (32 km) and Het Bad Natuurreservaat is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mabalingwe Nature Reserve South Gate - 43 min drive - 15.5 miles

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

Family-friendly 4.5-star lodge with free breakfast
Safari Plains offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A nightclub, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Safari Plains.

This 4.5-star Bela-Bela lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 5 sq ft of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Safari Plains offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Safari Plains

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 365 per person, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Safari Plains to the airport?

Safari Plains is 125.9 mi (158-min drive) away from the O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Safari Plains have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Safari Plains.

Does Safari Plains offer free breakfast?

Safari Plains offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Safari Plains?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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.

Is there free parking at Safari Plains?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Safari Plains have a pool?

Safari Plains features an outdoor pool.

Does Safari Plains have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Safari Plains have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features mani/pedis, body wraps, and hot stone massages.

How close is Safari Plains to downtown Bela-Bela?

Safari Plains is 21 mi away from Bela-Bela.

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

Carrie

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

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

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

Traveled with family
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group
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