ACCOMMODATION RATES 2020 - Sondela Nature Reserve · Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star...

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Dear friends, I was just wondering, do you still recall those wonderful sun drenched, lazy days of barefoot frolicking with the feel of warm soft dust between your toes, the tranquillity of the Bushveld, the trees, the birds, and the graceful impala? Would you recognise the smell of fresh, warm milk or even remember where to milk the cow? Don't you miss the sounds of the bleating sheep or the thrill of riding your sweaty steed, both of you equally exhilarated from your shared encounters with zebra, kudu and giraffe? When last did you feel the warm glow of a flickering campfire on your face as you sit and gaze aimlessly into those mesmerizing, dancing flames? Don't you miss the silence, the peace, the sensation of soaring freedom you get from looking out over the endless plains from your vantage point atop a secluded "koppie"? Do you remember how the Bushveld skies come ablaze each night with their star-studded jewels? Most people remain totally unaware that there is still a haven right at their fingertips where such fond memories can be rekindled, and this Bushveld paradise is me. SONDELA is the name I was given, and it means "Come Closer". Hook up the trailer, load up the kids, don't forget the wife and hit the big road North past Pretoria. A short 1½ hours after leaving the bustle of Johannesburg, there will be no mistaking the minute that you arrive on my doorstep. On my behalf, the Hoep Hoep will welcome you with his friendly call and the giraffe will bow their graceful necks in your honour. Take a deep breath and relax... I will show you a good time, like you have never had before! Restaurant & Bar. Farmyard Coffee Shop. General Dealer for basic necessities. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Game drives in the nature reserve. Horse rides. Bicycles for hire per day / hour. ATM at Farmyard. Credit card facilities at General Dealer. Piccinini's Bistro, Caravan Park and Reception. Activity programme. Wildlife Centre. Babysitting (at night only - please arrange 48 hours in advance). Farmyard. 4 x 4 obstacle course. Safe-keeping facility at Reception. Iketla Wellness & Spa Laundry service at extra cost. Guided Quad rides. DSTV at Maroela Lapa and Premier Lapa (at the Caravan Park). Dirt landing strip 820m. GPS coordinates: 24° 54' 252" S 28° 23' 886" E NB! Advance notice must be given for landing. Please send notification 72 hours prior to landing to [email protected]. Ensure confirmation of your notification is received prior to landing. Emergency telephone number: 082 854 4368 RESORT FACILITIES & Please note all rates include 15% VAT

Transcript of ACCOMMODATION RATES 2020 - Sondela Nature Reserve · Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star...

Dear friends,

I was just wondering, do you still recall those wonderful sun drenched, lazy days of barefoot frolicking with the feel of warm soft dust between your toes, the tranquillity of the Bushveld, the trees, the birds, and the graceful impala? Would you recognise the smell of fresh, warm milk or even remember where to milk the cow?

Don't you miss the sounds of the bleating sheep or the thrill of riding your sweaty steed, both of you equally exhilarated from your shared encounters with zebra, kudu and giraffe? When last did you feel the warm glow of a flickering campfire on your face as you sit and gaze aimlessly into those mesmerizing, dancing flames?

Don't you miss the silence, the peace, the sensation of soaring freedom you get from looking out over the endless plains from your vantage point atop a secluded "koppie"? Do you remember how the Bushveld skies come ablaze each night with their star-studded jewels?

Most people remain totally unaware that there is still a haven right at their fingertips where such fond memories can be rekindled, and this Bushveld paradise is me. SONDELA is the name I was given, and it means "Come Closer".

Hook up the trailer, load up the kids, don't forget the wife and hit the big road North past Pretoria. A short 1½ hours after leaving the bustle of Johannesburg, there will be no mistaking the minute that you arrive on my doorstep. On my behalf, the Hoep Hoep will welcome you with his friendly call and the giraffe will bow their graceful necks in your honour.

Take a deep breath and relax... I will show you a good time, like you have never had before!

• Restaurant & Bar.• Farmyard Coffee Shop. • General Dealer for basic necessities.• Outdoor heated swimming pool.• Game drives in the nature reserve.• Horse rides.• Bicycles for hire per day / hour.• ATM at Farmyard.• Credit card facilities at General Dealer. Piccinini's Bistro, Caravan Park and Reception.• Activity programme.• Wildlife Centre.• Babysitting (at night only - please arrange 48 hours in advance).• Farmyard.• 4 x 4 obstacle course.

• Safe-keeping facility at Reception.• Iketla Wellness & Spa• Laundry service at extra cost.• Guided Quad rides.• DSTV at Maroela Lapa and Premier Lapa (at the

Caravan Park).• Dirt landing strip 820m. GPS coordinates: 24° 54' 252" S 28° 23' 886" E NB! Advance notice must be given for landing. Please send notification 72 hours prior to landing to [email protected]. Ensure confirmation of your notification is received prior to landing. Emergency telephone number: 082 854 4368

RESORT FACILITIES

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Please note all rates include 15% VAT

BED & BREAKFAST

Bed & Breakfast rates include accommodation and breakfast.

LOW SEASON

Bed & Breakfast sharing - R1980 per night

Bed & Breakfast single - R1325per night

HIGH SEASON

Bed & Breakfast sharing - R2755 per night Bed & Breakfast single - R2055 per night

The butler-serviced Sondela Country House is set against the gentle backdrop of grassy Bushveld savannahs and is embraced by majestic trees and rolling green lawns. This stately, 5-Star boutique hotel is the proverbial diamond in the crown for Sondela Nature Reserve and its already versatile range of top class accommodation, leisure and conference facilities.

Seven spacious bedrooms have been decorated with their own individual character that not only include luxuries such as carefully selected furnishings and fine linen, but also special features such as private outdoor showers or baths, whilst the honeymoon suite offers a secluded private garden and spa bath. Each room opens onto either a small secluded garden, or onto lovely manicured lawns, with views of the homestead fields. A sparkling heated pool is reserved for the exclusive use of guests to the Sondela Country House.

Please note: Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed at the Country House.

FULL BOARD

Full Board rates includeaccommodation, three meals per day, teas,

a game drive and visit to the Wildlife Centre.

LOW SEASON

Full Board sharing - R3315 per night Full Board single - R2115 per night

HIGH SEASON

Full Board sharing - R3985 per night Full Board single - R2970 per night

Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July - 30 June 2020. Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.

COUNTRY HOUSE

COUNTRY HOUSE

Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July - 30 June 2020. Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.

COUNTRY HOUSE

COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA PACKAGES

OPTION 1OVERNIGHT PACKAGE FOR 2

Spa Treatment Time: 1hrAccommodation: 1 Night— Bed & Breakfast

MIDWEEK OUT OF SEASON ONLY

OPTION 2OVERNIGHT PACKAGE FOR 2

Spa Treatment Time: 1hr 20minAccommodation: 1 Night— Bed & Breakfast

MIDWEEK OUT OF SEASON ONLY

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

OPTION 32-NIGHT PACKAGE FOR 2

Spa Treatment Time: 3hr 40minAccommodation: 2 Nights— Bed & Breakfast

OPTION 3

ARRIVAL DAY:Arrival and Welcoming at Country HouseButler will walk you to the SpaSPA:Relax in the Kneipp PoolFeet & Calves Pressure Point MassageReturn to Country HouseDinner

DAY 2:BreakfastWildlife Centre Tour

SPA:Ultra Hydrating Honeybush FacialLight Meal (including 2 drinks)Swedish Full Body MassageRelax in the Kneipp PoolGame DriveDinner

DAY 3:Breakfast Departure

1. Out of Season R69202. Long Weekends, School Holidays and Peak Season R7935

ARRIVAL DAY:Arrival and Welcoming at Country House

SPA:Pedicure/Revitalising FacialRelax in the Kneipp PoolReturn to Country HouseGame DriveDinner

DAY 2:BreakfastWildlife Centre Tour

SPA:Indian Head MassageLight Meal (including 2 drinks)Relax in the Kneipp Pool

PRICE : R4250

ARRIVAL DAY:Arrival and Welcoming at Country House

SPA:Swedish Full Body MassageRelax in the Kneipp PoolReturn to Country HouseGame DriveDinner

DAY 2:BreakfastWildlife Centre Tour

SPA:Light Meal (including 2 drinks)Relax in the Kneipp Pool

PRICE : R3950

• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. • Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.• Please bring your own swimming towels.• A key and breakage deposit is payable by credit card only.• Units are serviced daily.• MAXIMUM of 6 people per chalet and 8 people

per Makhato Lodge, including children.• Check–in time 15:00, check–out time 10:00.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.

• Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.• Self-catering (bring own food).• Extra wood available at additional cost.

DSTV CHANNELS AVAILABLE:

BOOKING CONDITIONS - CHALETS AND MAKHATO BUSH LODGES:

Whether you're visiting these privately owned lodges for a weekend or a week, these beautiful fully equipped Makhato Bush Lodges will offer you everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing getaway.

MAKHATO BUSH LODGES

Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star self-catering by SATOUR and we are currently holders of the RCI Crown

Award since 1993. Accommodation in our well appointed, self-catering chalets is available through rental, timeshare

ownership or exchange, co-ownership or full ownership.

SELF-CATERING CHALETS

M-Net

M-Net Premier

M-Net Comedy

M-Net Family

M-net Movie Action

M-net Movies Romance

M-Net Movies Drama

SABC 1,2 & 3

eTV

Super Sport 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7

CHALETS4BED

CHALETS 6BED

(All rates are per unit per night)

MidweekOut of Season

Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends

KAREE2B/6

R1395 R2650

KAREE (Rustic)2B/4

R1190 R2110

ACACIA 3B/6

R1575 R2800

MAROELA / SEKELBOS2B/6 & loft

R1575 R2800

(All rates are per unit per night) MidweekOut of Season

Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends

MAKHATOBUSH

LODGES

SML 6 BED 26, 72, 83, 97, 99 R1825 R2950

MED 6 BED 1, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23,25, 30, 31, 58, 69, 70, 80, 105, 106, 111, 120

R2040 R3200

LRGE 6 BED 11, 96, 101, 102 R2200 R3400

SML 8 BED 33, 75, 87, 88, 89 R2320 R3600

MED 8 BED 7, 29, 37, 42, 49, 76,86, 110

R2645 R3750

LRGE 8 BED 8, 62, 104, 108 R2870 R3950

4BED 12 R1700 R2800

MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP

• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and

conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.

• Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only.

• Maximum stay - 3 weeks.• Maximum 4 people per stand.

• A conservation fee of R65 is payable per stand.• Check-in time 14:00, check-out time 11:00.• NO EXTRA VEHICLES ALLOWED.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.• Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of making

the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.

BOOKING CONDITIONS - TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP:

For rugged adventurers with 4x4 vehicles who like to be as close to nature as possible, our Tambuki campsite is the perfect option. This remote camp set around the base of a rock “koppie”, is strictly for the 4x4 camper. With its rustic appeal, Tambuki boasts an amazing open-air, hot water shower boma, flush toilets, and a magnificent central thatched lapa. Here you can pitch your tent and enjoy the sights of unspoilt nature around you. Climb the koppie for a sundowner and indulge in a sunset that will remain in your memories forever.

TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP

MIDWEEK OUT OF SEASON ONLY

WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

PEAK SEASON & LONG WEEKENDS

R365 per stand, per night R635 per stand, per night R780 per stand, per night

BOOKING CONDITIONS - MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP:

R1175 per night for 4 people R1650 per night for 4 people R2240 per night for 4 people

Ÿ Prices valid 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020Ÿ Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long weekends, Holidays and Peak SeasonŸ Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.Ÿ Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only.Ÿ A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Ÿ Sellf-catering (bring own food).Ÿ Free tractor and wagon game drive for 4.

Our Caravan Park offers 89 demarcated standard stands, as well as 52 stands with private ablution facilities. All our

stands have power and water points, as well as their own braai facilities. The Caravan Park is set around a spectacular

thatched ablution block, which has been carefully designed to meet a camper's every need, including built-in baby

baths, a family bathroom and a separate bathroom to accommodate wheelchair users. The stunning Premier Lapa

houses the bar and entertainment area and offers DSTV, pool table, table tennis and darts.

Other facilities at the Caravan Park include a swimming pool with built-in spa, kiddies pool, a traditional boma braai area

and the one of a kind porta-potti flush. Campers are encouraged to take part in the resort’s recreation programme and

can also keep busy with activities such as game drives, guided walks, horse riding, boeresport, pool games, volleyball,

visits to the Wildlife Centre and lots more.

STANDARD STANDS:4 PEOPLE PER STAND

MidweekOut of Season

ONLY

Weekends & School Holidays

Peak Season, December

Holidays & Long Weekends

R365 per stand, per night

R635 per stand, per night

R780 per stand, per night

PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS: 6 PEOPLE PER STAND

MidweekOut of Season

ONLY

Weekends & School Holidays

Peak Season, December

Holidays & Long Weekends

R450 per stand, per night

R770 per stand, per night

R980 per stand, per night

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

CARAVAN PARK

CARAVAN PARK CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES

In Season Out of Season

Arrival Departure Arrival Departure

14:00 11:00 14:00 13:00

BOOKING CONDITIONS - CARAVAN PARK:

• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. • Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.• Maximum stay - 3 weeks.• Free bag of wood and free bag of ice.• Free tractor & wagon game drive for 4.• Extra game drives available at minimal cost.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.• A conservation fee of R65 is payable per stand.Ÿ Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of

making the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.Ÿ Regular site 4 people included, additional cost for maximum 2 extra people per stand. Ÿ Private ablution site 6 people included.Ÿ Maximum 6 people per stand (private and regular site) Ÿ Vehicles – 1 included. Ÿ Max. 2 vehicles per stand, additional cost for extra vehicle.

EXTRA CHARGES: Extra vehicle : R110 per night

Extra person : R100 per night

IKETLA WELLNESS & SPA

Treatments

Ÿ Nimue FacialsŸ Kalahari FacialsŸ Lash and Brow TreatmentsŸ WaxingŸ MassagesŸ Body TreatmentsŸ Manicure / PedicureŸ Hydro Therapy

Facilities

Ÿ Kneipp PoolŸ Separate Ladies and Gents Lockers Ÿ Separate Ladies and Gents Toilets

Tel: +27 (0) 14 736 8809Email: [email protected]

CONFERENCING

CANCELLATIONS (WRITTEN REQUEST NEEDED):A reservation which is cancelled or not taken up, is regarded as a cancellation and is subject to the following rules: • For a cancellation made 31 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 30 - 21 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 20 -11 days prior to the arrival date, 75% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 10 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, 100% of the full

reservation amount will be forfeited.

AMENDMENTS:Amendments to a reservation are made free of charge, with the following exceptions:Ÿ If arrival is postponed 10 days or less before the booked arrival date, or on the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited.Ÿ If the arrival date is postponed 30 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, and then cancelled at a later stage, the cancellation fees applicable at the time of the postponement will apply, should this amount be greater than the new cancellation fees.Ÿ Should visitors not arrive on the reserved date, the accommodation will be held until the following day, but the full reservation amount will be forfeited. Ÿ No credit will be given for any decrease in the number of people in your party. Should the number in your party increase, any additional charges related thereto must be paid in full prior to arrival. Ÿ For Caravan Park bookings, if the number of stands is decreased on the arrival date, the camping fees for the cancelled stands will be forfeited.

PAYMENT:• The full cost of your reservation must be paid within 48 hours of making the booking. The deposit slip must be faxed to

us in order to confirm your reservation.• Failure to do this will result in the automatic cancellation of your provisional reservation.• Should the reservation be made 48 hours or less prior to your arrival date, the full cost of your accommodation must

still be paid prior to arrival and the deposit slip faxed to us.• Should the deposit not be received in time, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.

In order to promote the privacy of resident guests, NO DAY VISITORS will be allowed on the Resort.

DAY VISITORS

RESERVATION RULES

NEARBY FACILITIES

• Casino : 59km - Carousel

• Fishing : 17km - Warmbaths Dam

• Golf : 36km - Koro Creek Golf Club

33km - Elements

58km - Zebula Golf Estate

• Medical Facilities : 11km - Warmbaths

• Nearest Supermarket : 11km - Warmbaths

• Nearest Town : 11km - Warmbaths

• Sailing / Boating : 17km - Warmbaths Dam

Ÿ Adventures with Elephants : 55km - Zebula Country Club

Ÿ Crocodile Farm : 24km - Thaba Kwena

Ÿ Cable Ski Dam : 12km - Forever Resorts

Ÿ Big 5 : 60km - Mabula Game Lodge

Ÿ Wild Dog & Cheetah Sanctuary : 67km - De Wildt Shingwedzi

Ÿ Zipline Adventures : 24km

Distances are approximate and from Sondela’s Main Gate.

NB: Please note that NO MOTORCYCLES are allowed on the Lodge

DIRECTIONS AND MAP

FROM GAUTENG• Take the N1 North to Polokwane/Pietersburg. (N1 is a Toll Road).• Continue on the N1 past Pretoria and the Carousel.• Take the Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn right towards Settlers.• Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side.

FROM POLOKWANE• Take the N1 South to Pretoria / Gauteng. (N1 is a Toll Road).• Continue on the N1 past the Kranskop Toll Plaza.• Take the 1st Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn left towards Settlers.• Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side.

CONTACT DETAILS:Tel: +27 (14) 736 8900 / +27 (14) 736 8800

[email protected]

POSTAL ADDRESS:P O Box 22Bela-Bela

0480

Main Gate Co-ordinates:S24° 55. 598' E28° 23. 526'

JOHANNESBURG

PRETORIA

N1

N1To Polokwane (Pietersburg)

Bela-Bela / Settlers

Toll Gate (Carousel Plaza)

Toll Gate (Pumulani)

R516

1,5kmTo Bela-Bela

Off-ramp (Exit 238)

Toll Gate (Kranskop)