Elegant Accommodation: Abelana Safari Camp in Phalaborwa offers luxury tent accommodation with private balconies and garden or mountain views. Each tent features a private bathroom, and modern amenities.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, and bar. The on-site restaurant serves international and South African cuisines, including a buffet breakfast with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, lounge, and outdoor seating area.
Convenient Location: Located 35 km from Phalaborwa Gate and 30 km from Olifants West Game Reserve, the camp provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay.
Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, concierge, and housekeeping enhance the guest experience. Walking tours and hiking activities are available for exploring the surrounding area.
“Their personalisation was superb. They paid attention to us and went out of their way to accommodate us. We noticed all the little things they did to make us feel at home. The hosts both John and his wife were simply awesome. Wow.”
Tom
Australia
“Incredible quality and value for money. The rooms are beautifully appointed and comfortable. The food is excellent and abundant. The safaris themselves are fascinating and top notch - the guiding is superb, the reserve is gorgeous and clearly well...”
Michelle
South Africa
“Abelana is a beautiful lodge inside a private Big 5 game reserve. The rooms are private with great views of the Selati river. Every meal was delicious (and the teams took extra care ti cater for all dietary requirements).
Our guide Adi was...”
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Frederic
France
“Un Safari Camp avec un air d'aventure "Out of Africa". Des tentes tout confort dans un paysage sauvage. La faune à quelques mètres. Des repas gourmets très bien cuisinés par la cheffe. Un service convivial.”
W
Netherlands
“Fantastisch!
Het echte Afrika gevoel. De comfort in de tent, goed bed, heerlijk dekbed, warme kruik en water. De badkamer. Het buiten zitten. Het lieve, bescheiden personeel die heerlijk kookt en zorgt dat alles in de puntjes geregeld is....”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
International • South African
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
An intimate and exclusive camp, accommodating eight guests in 4 luxury, ensuite tents.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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