Adrenaline options and accommodation in a privately owned game reserve on KZN's South Coast. Slide our Zip Lines (the longest tour in Africa), walk the suspension bridge, eat at the restaurant, stay overnight in charming water-front self-catering chalets.
We recently spent a weekend camping with the kids down at the lake campsites. The sites down at the lake are all spectacularly situated right along the grassy banks of the lake. Each site has it's own gazebo structure with a built in prep table which is an ideal addition for shelter and convenience. The sites themselves are relatively compact and so are ideal for 1x family or 2x small families. However all the sites are adjacent to each other so it is also very conducive for a group booking for multiple sites. There is no electricity down at the lake campsites which makes this a legitimately ideal camping experience. However the common ablutions and boma just behind the sites are fantastically clean and well kept and you can grab a hot shower courtesy of the self-serve donkey boiler. An extra addition to the campsite area the rustic fisherman's cottages just behind the camp sites which are great options for anyone not willing to camp, but wanting the privacy and tranquility of the lakeside experience. In terms of activities, there is a multitude of options right down at the lake, as well as within the entire reserve. from hiking and cycling trails, self-drive adventures and fishing to the zip-lining and gorge bride. In general, a visit to Lake Eland is a must for any young family and I cant recommend the lake campsites highly enough. We will certainly be back.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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This is a lovely game reserve and we got to see quite a bit of game and birdlife. The reserve was very quiet and not too many people around The surrounding environment is beautiful. The roads were decent. We had a normal sedan so don't stress about the gravel roads (just make sure that your car hire contract covers you on gravel roads as some don't).
The restaurant was being renovated and so there was a lot of noise during our lunch making the eating experience uncomfortable. We moved indoors but this didn't help.
Food was good quality and decent portion.
There was a mini grocery shop on site.
There are numerous adventure facilities (we saw zip line) and seems like a great place for kids and family.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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This Reserve is really worth visiting when at the Oribi Gorge. It has a wide range of accommodation and a very good restaurant. There are a lot of activities to keep you busy and by the looks of things their zip lines over the Gorge are the most popular. The suspension bridge over the Gorge is magnificent provided that you are not scared of heights. All-in-all a must see place on the South Coast.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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We had booked at this establishment to enjoy a peaceful weekend away. The reserve is breathtaking beautiful and the activities are awesome. We stayed in a 5 sleeper chalet located on the edge of a pond. While the location was stunning, unfortunately I had a few issues that let this establishment down for me. It was hideously hot on one of the days and sadly no air-conditioning available in the chalet. We were miserable! The only relief was to get in our car and drive around for most of the day. Given the KZN climate surely air-cons should be considered? The fan in the main bedroom was extremely noisy and the 2nd bedroom didn't even have a fan. The couches in the living room are horribly uncomfortable to the point you can't sit on them for too long. While I certainly wasn't expecting luxury accommodation,sadly basic comfort was lacking.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed for 4 nights in unit 17, a 6 sleeper on the lower dam. The unit was clean, the view lovely and the setup is really peaceful. These units need some attention, as all 4 doors in the unit trouble, the electric frying pan was broken, the emergency lamp was out of order etc Also, if you plan on fishing from your unit, ask for a unit on the top dam, as the weeds and lily's have taken over the bottom dam. The game drives were rewarding and zip lines exhilarating. Fishing was a flop, without even a bite in 4 days. We tried 2 dams and the lake. Also, note that all fishing is catch and release, even though it isn't clearly communicated in advance.
And if going in winter, pack really warm clothing, it gets very cold inside the chalets. We burned through 2 bags of firewood every evening!
For shopping , try the Maryland convenience store, 50m from the Lake Eland entrance. It is well stocked and much cheaper than the Lake Eland store.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:If fishing, ask for a unit on the top dam
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Our company was looking for accommodation for 14 people, from the first phone call to leaving three days later, the service was nothing short of 5 stars. Packed lunches, to arranging braai dinner for each person. There was never a problem to accommodate us !! I will be returning on personal holiday and would recommend it !!
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:rooms on the dam very comfortable and peaceful, the rooms at the top have great view
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In the heart of the Oribi Gorge on the South Coast of Kwa Zulu Natal lies Lake Eland Game Reserve.
The day trip consisted of a self drive through the reserve . We viewed some small game and flora and wild life .
A walk over the gorge via a 80m suspension bridge was exhilarating and the views were spectacular . The walk down 383 step to Hell”Gate to the start of Oribi Gorge where one can enjoy the incredible views . At the end a tour of the caves is a just reward.
Other facilities include Zip line, scooter tours, horse riding, fishing, braai facilities, 4x4 trails amongst others .
Accommodation is also available .
A restaurant and shop is also available .
A real gem in the heart of the south coast a must do . I will most definitely be back for a long weekend in the near future
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent 3nights here in one of the chalets. Were so impressed with the resort, comfortable accommodation, great meals in the restaurant which were amazing value for money, the spa was lovely, had a pedicure and manicure, also very well priced. There’s so much to do; horse riding, zip lining, hikes, game drives etc. would highly recommend staying here, great for all ages, one can just relax and enjoy the surroundings or be active and do the activities on offer
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have been going to Lake Eland for about 8 years now, 3 or 4 times a year for a quick weekend escape when we feel we need to be back in the peace of nature, it has it's awesome adrenaline junky side of things too for the more adventurist, the accommodation is just perfect if you are getting a log cabin, especially winters when you get the cabins with the fire places, how do you describe the coziness of a warm fire place inside a log cabin on top of a lake in winter with a warm mug of coco or a glass of red wine, watching the giraffes roam. Seriously, we love this spot.
We are not sure if new management took over, but over the past two years we noticed the super friendly always helpful staff had all left and there was now some new staff that can be unfriendly at times and make you feel unwelcomed. (From the booking, to getting there and signing in, to trying to get past the boom gate, makes you want a refund and to go home, on more then one occasion), but if you can put that behind you, it all melts away with the nature infront of you.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Room Tip:All the log cabins are nice, but in our opinion, the cabins on the bottom lake are a bit more...
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My family and i had a 4 night stay to enjoy Lake Eland and we were very satisfied with every aspect. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about everything in and around Lake Eland. Lake Eland is very clean throughout, and our room was spacious with everything that we needed. Lake Eland is very peaceful yet fun and has everything you need to entertain friends and family. I would highly recommend a stay at Lake Eland and we would like to thank Willie Britz for everything.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalPort Shepstone
NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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