Elephant Walk Retreat

We stayed here for two nights. What a wonderful place this is! The owners are so friendly and we had house nr 8 which was heavenly. A large outdoor space with view on crocodile river and Kruger. We see hippos and an elephant is passing our deck. You can lounge or even sleep outside. We slept on the comfortable inside bed. Inside space is large and well designed. Airco and fans available.

From the moment we arrived at Elephant Walk Retreat, we knew we were in for something truly special. Danielle from safari creators inplanned our entire trip, and she was an absolute dream—her attention to detail and care made everything seamless. She truly went above and beyond, ensuring our experience was nothing short of perfect. Our private cabin on the river was pure magic. Waking up to the sight of elephants strolling past and hearing the distant grunts of hippos in the river was an experience we will never forget. The surrounding wildlife made us feel completely immersed in nature, yet with all the comforts of a perfect retreat. The property being self-catering was an added bonus. We loved making breakfast while watching the sunrise over Crocodile Bridge, a view so breathtaking it felt surreal. Evenings were just as enchanting, as we gathered around the Braai, enjoying a traditional BBQ under the African sky, with the sounds of the wild as our soundtrack. Every moment at Elephant Walk Retreat was extraordinary, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for a private, peaceful, and unforgettable escape into nature, this is the place to be! We cannot wait to return.

Most horrible accomodation experience we ever had. There were small worms on the bed, between the linen and even under our pillows. There were bats in the grass roof and the whole unit smelled bad even the towels due to bat urine. Bed side lamps didn't work. Sofa was dirty and full of stains. Linen had stains on them and was torn. Cockroach ran over my son while sleeping. We packed up right there at 20:00 and left disgusted en dissapionted. Photos on website doesn't compare to the real thing this is frauding people.

The lodge is ideally located, not far from Komatipoort, its shops and restaurants. next to the Kruger Park's entrance and along the Crocodile River. Its chalets are spread along the river where all animals come and go. We saw and heard many of them and witnessed fantastic sunsets from our terrace. We stayed in the unit called Imvubu, which was perfectly furnished, neat and comfortable. It offered an additional bed and lounge on the terrace that enabled us to experience the Kruger nightlife from a protected shelter. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this unique retreat!

Meals on the private deck, punctuated by hippo grunts and good elephant sightings - we had a great time! Lionet, the manager was very helpful and took our suggestions/criticisms with good spirit - they got working on some items immediately.