Elangeni Resort & Hiking Trail

Elangeni is situated on the banks of the Elands River, on the N4 outside Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga. Only 3 hours from JHB & PTA.

ACCOMMODATION:

Klipspringers Camp:

  • There are 6 x 6 Bed wooden huts with bunk beds & mattresses.

  • Bring own bedding/ sleeping bags & pillows.

  • Electricity.  Kitchen with basic facilities: fridge, 2 plate stove and cooking utensils: 

  • Pot, pan and kettle. Under cover braai facilities.

  • Ablution block with hot & cold water showers etc.

Koedoe Camp:

  • There are 10 x wooden huts with 2 separate rooms. 3 Beds in each room (bunk beds & mattresses) Each hut has a bath room with shower, toilet and hand basin.

  • Bring own bedding/ sleeping bags & pillows.

  • Electricity.  Kitchen with basic facilities: fridge, 2 plate stove and cooking utensils: 

  • Pot, pan and kettle.

  • Under cover and open braai facilities.

  • REFUNDABLE Key & breakage deposit to be paid on arrival: 00 per HUT.

Overnight Hikers Camp- Sonbesie:

  • Our well planned, completely renovated, hiker’s camp accommodates 32 hikers in 4x separate rooms with bunk beds and new thick mattresses.

  • Hikers will enjoy stunning panoramic views from our big wooden deck!!

  • There are 2 separate bathrooms with hot showers & flush toilets and basins.

  • The Bush Kitchen has basic pots, pan, kettle, two-plate gas stove.

  • Wood is provided. There are braai facilities and an enclosed boma.

Slack Pack Option:

  • Must be booked in advance!!Transport of all bags to overnight camp:

Other Accommodation At The Resort:

All Our Chalets Are Fully Equipped, You Only Need To Bring Your Own Towels.

All Our Chalets Are Fully Equipped, You Only Need To Bring Your Own Towels.

Ribbok Chalets: Our 8 X Double Storey En Suit Chalets:

(ALL 8-BED) each with 2 separate bedrooms upstairs (both rooms with two single beds) Then there are 2 extra sleeper coaches down stairs. There are 2 Bathrooms, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. Braai facilities outside.

  • One of these chalets is wheel chair friendly.

  • Maximum of 8 persons per unit.

  • REFUNDABLE Key & breakage deposit to be paid on arrival: R500 per chalet.

Ribbok House:

  • 4 sleeper. Two bedrooms – one with double bed, another with 2 singles. One Bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, small lounge with DSTV 

(ALL 8-BED) each with 2 separate bedrooms upstairs (both rooms with two single beds) Then there are 2 extra sleeper coaches down stairs. There are 2 Bathrooms, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. Braai facilities outside.

Otter Chalets:

  • 4 sleeper. Two bedrooms – one with double bed, another with 2 singles. One Bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, small lounge with DSTV 

  • There are 3 X Stand Alone self catering chalets scattered under big shady trees and some are next to the Elands River.

  • 2 X Under shady trees, have 2 bedrooms (one room with double bed, the other room has 3 single beds), 1 bathroom, lounge and fully equipped kitchen and braai facilities. 

  • The 3rd Stand alone is situated close to the double story chalets. 

  • REFUNDABLE Key & breakage deposit to be paid on arrival: R500 per chalet.

Camping:

  • 50 X well maintained caravan and tent sites with power points and there are two neat ablution facilities.

  • The 2 ablution blocks have hot and cold water, electric lights and power points are available.  We also have a wheel chair accessible bathroom with shower, hot and cold water and electricity point.  

  • There is a wash up area and laundry (We do the washing, costs apply)    

The Hiking Trail:

  • This is a circular Two Day Back Pack Trail you will never forget!!

  • The trail covers a distance of 25 km in the majestic mountains, ravines with mountain streams and beautiful waterfalls.

  • Indigenous forest and stunning panoramic views.

  •  A must hike for all keep hikers and nature lovers!!!

  • The first day is 14 km from the base camp(Resort) to the overnight camp, and the following day 7-8 km back to the base camp passing 2 stunning waterfalls.

General / Extra Activities:

  • We do have a stone build hall (games room) with a pool table, dartboard, table tennis, DSTV.  

  • There is a cold water swimming pool, trampolines and playground for the smaller kids.

  • Tubing in the river in rainy season. (Prior bookings essential).

  • Basic Meals can be arranged for our hikers for Friday night on arrival, it must be pre booked in advance.

  • There is a kiosk at the reception where you can buy bread, milk, ice, wood, cool drinks, sweets etc. We do not sell any meat.

Elangeni Offers:

  • Big Swimming pool

  • Fishing, canoeing- bring own gear

  • Excellent Bird Watching

  • Two Hiking Trails- day trail and a back pack trail

  • Jungle Gym & Trampolines

  • Lapa & Hall for functions

  • Mountain biking – bring own bikes.

Special Packages For School & Church Groups:

  • They can cater for groups between 30-130 children/adults.

  • Including2 x night accommodation, 5 x meals, all activities included:

  • River tubing on the Elands river,

  • 2- 4 km educational hiking trail,

  • Team building literia course, obstacle course,

  • Tug of war and Paintball (when available) included.

  • RATES FOR GROUPS ONLY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST/ QUOTES AND BOOKINGS

Rates

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

CHALETS AND CAMPING SITES – FROM R1150 PER CHALET PN
Accommodation Details Rate
Ribbok Chalets
8 × 8-bed, double storeys		 Fully equipped
Bring own towels		 R1650 PER CHALET PN
(1–4 persons)
Additional persons R220 PN U/4 free
Ribbok House
1 × 4-bed, DSTV		 Fully equipped
Bring own towels		 R1150 PER CHALET PN
(1–4 persons)
Otter Chalets
3 × 4-bed chalets		 Fully equipped
Bring own towels		 R1150 PER CHALET PN
(1–4 persons)
Key & Breakage Deposit for All Chalets Refundable R500 Pay on arrival at reception
Camping Sites
Tent & Caravan sites		 30 × sites, electricity
Max of 6 persons per site		 R180 PER SITE / NIGHT
Caravan / Tent / Camper
+ R80 PPPN
Wood for sale R30.00 per 8kg bag – At reception
OPEN PLAN / DORMITORIES / UNITS FOR GROUPS & HIKERS
Accommodation Details Rate
Koeode Camp
Ideal for bigger groups		 10 × wooden cabins
6 beds in each
Bring own bedding		 R350 PPPN
U/12 R180 PN
U/4 free of charge
Klipspringer Camp
Hiker's base camp		 4 × wooden huts
12 beds in each
Bring own bedding		 R350 PPPN
Sonbesie Overnight Camp
Hiker's camp		 32 beds – 4× rooms / cabins with 8× bunk beds
Bring own bedding		 R350 PPPN
U/12 R160 PN
Hiking Trail Klipspringer Camp & Sonbesie Camp Incl.
(No one-night bookings)		 R650 FOR WEEKEND
U/12 R350
2 nights included
Slack Pack
Must book in advance		 R150.00 per person – Transport of 2 items / bag per person to and from overnight camp Pay at reception on arrival
Must be pre booked