Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
Elephant Point Private Reserve
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
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Room only (RO)
Daily housekeeping, Shuttles to SAN Restaurant and TILO Lounge & Bar and 1 more
30 villas
Safari Villa, Tembo Tembo Treehouse
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By road
about 15 km from Skukuza airport (SZK)
From about A$810
per villa / night
Overview
About Elephant Point Private Reserve
Elephant Point sits beside the Sabie River on the edge of Kruger National Park. Its self-catering collection combines individually designed Safari Villas with the two-guest Tembo Tembo Treehouse. The villas suit families and groups, with private pools and space to gather, while the treehouse offers a terrace, cooking facilities and a smaller retreat for two. Meals are separate from the room-only rate. Book a table at SAN African Table or TILO Lounge & Bar, or arrange a guided drive into Kruger at extra cost. Elephants regularly visit the riverbanks, bringing wildlife into the setting between outings.
“A good fit for travellers who want a private, self-catering base at Kruger’s edge: choose a larger villa for family time or Tembo Tembo for a stay for two.”
Best for
FamiliesGroupsLeisure
Known for
What you can expect to see
Big FiveLionElephantBuffaloLeopardRhinoGiraffeWildebeestBirdlife
Elephants frequently gather along the Sabie River beside the reserve.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Room only (RO)
Included
- Daily housekeeping
- Shuttles to SAN Restaurant and TILO Lounge & Bar
- Terrace
Not included
Meals are not included in the room-only rate.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Park fees
Guided drives and private in-villa dining cost extra. Kruger entry fees are additional to game-drive prices; dining at SAN and TILO requires a reservation.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
In your room
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
- Tea/coffee station
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Safari Villa29 at the property · Private pool
- Tembo Tembo Treehouse1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Terrace, Air-conditioning, Safe, Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee machine, Bathroom with bath and shower
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 15 km from Skukuza airport (SZK)
- Transfers
- The drive from Johannesburg takes five hours. Approach on the R536 from Hazyview and check in at River Suites reception.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Green season
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
Apr
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
May
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Dry weather and sparse vegetation favour game viewing around rivers and waterholes.
Dry winter weather and sparse vegetation favour wildlife viewing; nights are cold.
Oct
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain brings green vegetation; thicker foliage makes wildlife harder to see.
Hot summer rains bring green growth, with thicker foliage making animals harder to see.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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