Lake Eland Game Reserve

Lake Eland Game Reserve is the ideal venue for a family holiday, romantic getaway or simply a day's outing near Port Shepstone. Lake Eland Game Reserve is truly a place of peace and tranquility as it provides an opportunity to view a diverse population of animals and over 200 bird species.

Guests have a choice of accommodation ranging from camping to self-catering cabins or the unique Pipe Dream. Each Campsite is private and some of the sites are equipped with electrical points. All the sites share the use of communal bathrooms with showers. Some of the Log Cabins can accommodate up to six guests, while others can accommodate two guests. The cabins offer double, king-size or single beds and have private bathrooms with showers only. Each cabin also has a kitchen that is equipped for self-catering, including braai facilities. Guests looking for something unique will enjoy the Pipe Dream, which is an old concrete pipe that offers a double bed and shares the use of the ablution facilities with the Campsite. This unit also has a patio and a private braai area.

Those that are not in the mood for cooking can dine at the on-site restaurant. It closes at 16:00 and has an indoor dining area, as well as an outdoor deck that overlooks the game reserve and a small dam. A fully licensed outdoor bar is also available. Various picnic areas are situated near a shady stream and they are equipped with braai facilities and rustic benches.

Great for the whole family, Lake Eland Game Reserve will ensure everyone has a fun-filled day with activities and facilities such as a childrens playground, game drives, horse rides, walking and cycling trails, paintball, a challenging 4x4 track and a thrilling walk across the 80 m suspension bridge. We have the longest Zip Line in Africa. It is 4.5 km long and has 14 slides soaring across the Oribi Gorge over 300m high.

Guests can make use of the chapel on the hill for weddings. It overlooks the game reserve and provides a spectacular view with a stunning backdrop for photos. The chapel seats 220 guests comfortably. The Oribi Hall is ideal for a reception or functions and can seat 320 guests. The Kudu Conference Centre can seat a maximum of 40 guests, depending on whether or not guests will sit on the outside deck.

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Reviews

"Star gazing, Zip lining, Scenic views and beautiful accommodation at Lake Eland"

07 July 2018

"We loved the privacy and natural environment. The roads were so well maintained on the reserve which made exploring so easy. Would have preferred an indoor shower, especially during winter but the fireplace really warmed up the luxury chalet. So many activities kept us entertained during our stay and if you love fishing.. Scenic walks, Zip lining, mountain biking, star gazing, game drives and appreciating the outdoors.. This place is highly recommended!"
"Bass fishing, giraffe, wildpig"

07 April 2018

"Not happy with campsite 1......putting up a tent right next to a road! the reason we came there was for peace and quiet! We requested upon checking in, for a site next to the Lake Eland. We were told that they were available only for bigger groups. ..we drove there and all those sites were empty. Also we were not told there was no hot water at the 1st ablutions block...my wife had a cold shower. After enquiring with the cleaning staff twice, a staff member informed us that there was hot water at the 2nd ablutions block."
"weekend brake"

05 March 2018

"The animals,zip line,suspension bridge and the peaceful environment."
"spending time in a beautiful setting with family"

01 March 2018

"We loved everything. Been there a couple of times now and just gets better!!!!"
"Always enjoyed my stays here"

11 February 2018

"Staff = topsAccommodation = topsThings to do and see = topsThat's why we come back on a regular basis.Keep up the good work guys, see you soon!"
"Quietness and walks / runs"

21 January 2018

"Loved experiencing the oribi gorge and this part of natal , the chalets were lovely , airconditioners could make a difference to humidity issue and if noice and mosquitos was an issue. The staff were pleasant , but they certainly were not excited to have us and did not make us feel special in any way . The table in kitchen was very sticky - could be varnish !"
"A fabulous family getaway"

15 January 2018

"We stayed in the luxury cabins with veranda over the lake. The cabins lived up to the word luxury, could not fault them."
"The best place to get away from it all!"

20 August 2017

"We loved the quietness and privacy, the beauty of nature and the lovely cottage on the lake edge."
"Wonderful lake eland"

03 August 2017

"Great friendly staff and a stunningly beautiful tranquil place. Cabins are warm and comfortable. Clean and neat. Enjoyed the game drives and horse riding and the 14 zip slides. Best experience. Things i would suggest are some watersport activities. Maybe like a paddle boat at each cabin for a morning paddle. Also would like if you guys offer quad biking and hire for the game drives. That would be awesome."
"OhMayGoodness"

16 May 2017

"My husband and I stayed over for 2 nights in May 2017 for our anniversary. It was bliss. We stayed in a delux cabin on the water and shared the entire site with only one other couple. Because it was May we fell in low season and paid better rates. We stayed in the two sleeper which was the perfect size, equipped with necessary utensils and beautifully clean. We especially loved the romantic jacuzzi bath. Not only that but the zip line mid week special also saved us a penny. We were the only couple at the zip line and could really appreciate he everything it had to offer with no queues. It truely was a beautiful and thrilling experience. In essence early May worked out well for us- no crowds, queues and specials while still being pleasantly warm enough to swim. Although they don't have 'the big five' we were so entertained by all the other activities we didn't miss them. It also gave us peace of mind when getting out of the car to marvel at a giraffe or two. This being said we were disappointed with the reception we received from staff. They were not very friendly and welcoming as one would expect in the hospitality industry."
"fishing off the balcony"

22 March 2017

"We enjoyed a wonderful family weekend at Lake Eland. Could not fault anything at all! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a break away!"
"Relaxation"

03 March 2017

"You need a cover over the wooden parts by the camping ground where plug points are,it rained the whole time and fridge,table etc got wet.We noticed the ones by the lake had covers.Wind was hectic but not your fault otherwise very nice place,quiet,peaceful lovely surroundings"
"Relax at will"

16 January 2017

"We spent a wonderful weekend at Lake Eland. Weather was perfect, the accommodation above expectations and the facilities great. Also so good to see so many animals. Keep up the good work and we will be back"
"Paradise on Earth"

27 December 2016

"This is a gem of a paradise hidden away on earth. If you looking for a relaxing atmosphere , away form the hazel an bezel of city life Lake Eland is for sure the place to be. The Chalets on the lake is the highlight of someone's holiday, the peaceful surrounding and atmosphere makes it "WOW" trust me once you have been there a person don't want to pack up again."
"Enjoyable holiday"

21 July 2016

"We stayed 2 nights and had an enjoyable time. Rooms were comfortable, clean and pleasant. Views were nice and we had time to unwind."
"Super camping spot at the lake"

11 January 2016

"The bottom camp at the lake is amazing! We loved it!!! Only complaint is that the ablution blocks do not get the same attention as the camp at the entrance. In the 4 days we were there nobody cleaned or add toilet paper to the ablution blocks, which is a pity because it is such a awesome camping spot. We will definitely camp there again. I don't know why anybody will bother camping at the top camping spot close to the pool."
"camp site and pipe dream."

05 January 2016

"a really enjoyable family weekend at the camp site and the pipe dream. the facilities are well kept and the scenery and activities kept us busy."
"Oribi Gem"

16 November 2015

"This was my second first but first time camping over at Lake Eland.<div><br /></div><div>Clean facilities, friendly staff, loads of wild life and lots of attractions on the reserve from the suspension bridge to the zipline, from the numerous lakes and fishing spots to the swimming pool and kids activities.<br /><div><br /></div><div>This gem on the KZN South Coast was the ideal boys camping weekend. Highly recommended!!</div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>"
"Fabulous experience"

10 August 2015

"Great accomodation with everything provided.Beautiful setting. Lots to do."
"Easter weekend"

07 April 2015

"What a wonderful place and lovely staff. Thank you for a good camping weekend, besides the rain we enjoyed the weekend a lot!"
"Perfect holiday for kids!"

18 December 2014

"We had a lovely family holiday without any TV. Kids played and fishing was the best time to really bond with them. We even caught some fish!"