Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Introduction
Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a water-hole and an African plain. At each of our lodges, you will luxuriate in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.

Local Area Information
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoilt part of Africa ecologically and geographically integrated with the adjacent Kruger National Park. It is situated within one of the oldest and largest proclaimed private reserves - the renowned Sabi Sand Wildtuin.

Sabi Sabi lies 500 km east of Johannesburg, 800 km north east of Durban and 200 km west of Maputo in Mozambique. It lies on the same latitude as Sao Paulo and Brisbane and the same longitude as Cairo, Istanbul and St.Petersburg.

In summer (October to March) temperatures range from 16°C to 38°C and in Winter (May, June & July) from 5°C to 26°C. Summer days and nights are generally hot and humid outdoors while Winter days are mild and very comfortable with evenings and early mornings being cold. The Lowveld has summer rainfall. The habitats range from mixed combretum woodland on deep, sandy, soils to open grassed seep-lines along the slopes and thick acacia woodland along the drainage lines. These habitats support a wide variety of predator and prey species. Please note that this is a MALARIA area.

Accommodation
Comprising twenty-five suites including the Mandleve Presidential suite, the lodge is styled and decorated in a contemporary African theme, ideal for today's relaxed atmosphere.

Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the bushveld environment. The lodge features artistically designed open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings by renowned South African sculptors, created from wood salvaged from the bushveld.

Mandleve Suite at Bush Lodge is an ultra-luxury suite perfect for honeymooners. It encompasses a large suite, open plan lounge and spacious bathroom with outside shower. Private pool, safari, personal attendant plus in room dining.

Facilities
Art gallery
Boma
Boutique / Curio shop
Cellar
Conference facilities
Dining Veranda
Full Bar facilities
Health/Wellness centre
Library
Lodge Swimming Pool
Lounge
Meditation retreat
Non-smoking lounge
Paraplegic Suite
Telephone/Fax Facilities
Television
Parking
Business Centre
Backup Electricity

Activities
Southern Africa intrigues everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of 'Safari' conjures up images of adventure, thrilling landscapes and absorbing wildlife.

The advantage of Sabi Sabi Safaris stems from the fact that animals on the Reserve have not been hunted for over half a century. Because they have become habituated, they perceive the outline of a vehicle carrying humans as non-threatening.

Tourists can therefore look forward to the unique experience of being driven extraordinarily close to the large mammals which, despite being totally wild, continue unperturbed in their natural patterns of hunting, feeding, mating and suckling.

Each morning and evening, Safaris in open Landrovers drive through a wide variety of habitats, allowing you to view the vast interactions of the wild. After breakfast, guests on guided walking trails can experience the natural environment on foot. The dedicated, skilled and passionate Rangers lead you to discover miracles of Nature you may never have dreamed existed.

Children's Policy
BUSH LODGE
1. RATES
* 2 Years and younger: Stay free of charge in a cot.
* 3 - 5 Years: Sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay R350-00 per child per night.
* 6 - 12 Years: Sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay R850-00 per child per night.
* 13 - 15 Years: Sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay 50% of the adult rate.
* 16 Years and over: Sharing with 1 or 2 adults will pay adult rate.

Children occupying their own room will pay the full adult rate for a maximum of 1 child (if 4 children sharing the remaining 3 will revert to the children's rates).

Children occupying their own room will pay the full adult rate for a maximum of 1 child (if 4 children sharing the remaining 3 will revert to the children's rates).

2. CONDITIONS
a. Children under the age of 6 years will not be allowed on safaris.
b. Children between the age of 3 and 6 years may only accompany their parents / guardians on safari if there is exclusive use of a safari vehicle. The usage of an exclusive vehicle is subject to availability, a surcharge and restrictions at sightings due to possible disturbance to animals and/or other guests on safari.
c. If landrover exclusivity is required and there are less than 6 people on the landrover a surcharge will be levied at R750-00 per seat per day. This is subject to availability.
d. Landrover exclusivity must be pre-booked and the surcharge, where applicable, will be charged to the extras account.
e. Babysitters can be arranged at a minimum rate of R30-00 per hour which is to be paid directly to the babysitter.
f. Babysitters to be booked on arrival.
g. Children 5 years and younger will not be allowed in the boma for dinner. Dinner will be arranged in the Safari Lounge between 17h00 and 19h00. Breakfast and lunch as per normal with parents / guardians.
h. We reserve the right of allowing or disallowing children on game drives for any possible reason and this is at the discretion of the General Manager / Ranger of the vehicle.
i. children's rates quoted are nett and non-commissionable.

Unique Features
Our commitment to the Earth
Wilderness is vital to mankind. For in the wilderness we strengthen our bonds with the Earth and find peace with ourselves. So many of the answers we are searching for lie hidden in these places.

But the wilderness is disappearing at an alarming rate. It is up to us to provide a sanctuary for our flora and fauna - not only for our children, but for their children too - in a manner that creates employment, earns foreign currency and contributes to the growth of the country through the development of eco-tourism.

Rates

HIGH SEASON

LOW SEASON

All the above rates are quoted per person per night sharing fully inclusive.

Terms and Conditions
A 25% deposit calculated on the total cost of the full stay as specified in the pro forma invoice ('the Invoice') is payable within 48 hours of receipt of the Confirmation of Reservation ('the Reservation') and Invoice.

SINGLE ROOM POLICY - Bush Lodge / Selati Camp / Earth Lodge
Guests occupying suites on their own will be levied a supplement of an additional 50% of the rate specified in the Invoice.

Deposits, cancellations and a 5% handling fee are calculated on the aggregate of the invoice.
Deposits
Days prior to arrival:

• On Booking - 25%
• 45 days - 75%

Deposit conditions must be strictly adhered to, failing which Sabi Sabi reserves the right to cancel the bookings. If booking within 45 days of arrival, payment of the total cost of the full stay as specified in the Invoice is required.

Cancellations & Room Reductions
Days prior to arrival:

• 0 - 20 - 100%
• 21 -45 - 75%
• 46+ - 5%

Cancellation fees are levied only if losses are incurred by Sabi Sabi as a result of the cancellation. Should accommodation be resold in full or partly, cancellation fees will be refunded in full or pro rata less a 5% handling fee. All reservation amendments or cancellations are valid only if made in writing and the onus of proving delivery to Sabi Sabi of such amendments or cancellations will be on the party relying thereon.

Insurance: Please ensure, and we strongly recommend, that you are the beneficiary of a travel insurance policy covering at least injury, death, medical costs, emergency evacuation, repatriation, loss of or damage to personal belongings (due to theft or otherwise) and cancellation.

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