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: (Hikers Base Camp)

  • There are 4 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.

  • RATES: R380 pppn Kids U/12 R160 pn

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.

  • RATES: R380 pppn Kids U/12 R160 pn

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.

  • RATES: R380 pppn Kids U/12 R160 pn

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.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION RATES ON REQUEST

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