GENERAL TERMS
- Available to South African residents. Proof of residency may be requested; In the instance that residency cannot be
proven Rack rates will apply.
- Valid for reservations made to travel within 30 days of confirmation.
➢ For bookings travelling beyond 30 days – rates on application.
➢ Any changes in travel dates, the available rates for that period will be applicable.
➢ Children’s rates on application at Thornybush Game lodge & Little Saseka
- Any bookings made on the SA resident rate can be held for 48 hours maximum.
- Not applicable over long weekends, Easter period and seasonal holidays
- Subject to a minimum 2-night stay
- Rates are per person per night sharing.
- *The Little Saseka rate does not include a private vehicle or private meals. This is only applicable on our standard rates.
➢ A private vehicle at Little Saseka can be requested at a rate of R14 500 per day and private meals will be R1
500 per day for 1- 2 Adults sharing.
➢ No children rates at Little Saseka on SA rates, full adult rates will apply, and it is compulsory for a private vehicle and private meals to be booked if travelling with children. Private vehicle – R14 500 per day and Private meals – R1 500 per day for 1- 4 Guests.
- Rates are inclusive of VAT.
- A 50% single supplement is applicable.
- Payments
o 50% deposit required at time of reservation.
o Balance payable 30 days prior to arrival
o 100% payment required if booked within 30 days of travel.
- Cancellations
o 50% cancellation applies if cancelled outside 31 days.
o 100% cancellation if cancelled within 30 days of arrival.
RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Morning/afternoon game drives and walks
Saseka, Simbambili and Game Lodge
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- include all local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits). The rate excludes premium brands and craft gins.
- If booked on a reduced rate or special – drinks are NOT included.
KAMARA HOUSE RATE INCLUDES
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- Private meals and game drive vehicle
- All local drinks (soft drinks, house wine, selection of local beers, local spirits). The rate excludes premium brands and craft gins.
- Wi-FiRATES EXCLUDE
- All beverages excluded at Saseka / Simbambili / Game Lodge if booked on a reduced rate or special.
- Premium brands and craft gins
- Curio, spa treatments and laundry
- Gratuities
- Conservation fee & TOMSA levy
- Airstrip landing fees.
- Transfers
CHILDREN POLICY
Thornybush Game Lodge
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- Children’s rates are NOT applicable on the above on post 21 Days rates.
- Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on game drives.
➢ To guarantee a game drive for children, a private vehicle should be booked (subject to availability) at an additional cost of R14,500 per day.
- Saseka Tented Camp and Simbambili Lodge
➢ Children from 12 years of age are welcome.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives.
- Children under 16 years of age are not permitted on bush walks.
LEVIES AND FEES 2024
Thornybush Private Nature Reserve
A fee of R550 per person per day will be an additional charge. The fee covers the following levies:
➢ Community levy
➢ Conservation levy
➢ TOMSA levy
Sabi Sand Wildtuin
A fee of R650 per person per day will be an additional charge. The fee covers the following levies:
➢ Community levy
➢ Conservation levy
Sabi Sand Gate Fee is payable direct at Gowrie Gate (for guests staying at Simbambili)
➢ light vehicle entry fee R350
➢ per person entry fee R160
Elephant Plains – Airstrip Charges :
Pre-Flight Procedure
1. All flights be communicated to Elephant Plains Game Lodge 24 hours before they are due to land.
2. The following information is required: aircraft details, ETA, number of passengers, passengers destination lodge – emailed to
reservations@elephantplains.co.za and operations@elephantplains.co.za
3. Runway operating times are between 11h00 and 15h00, daily.
4. The fee to use our airstrip is R 240.00 per passenger one way (VAT inclusive).