Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge

Introduction
During the 1870's, high in the crevices of the Drakensberg escarpment which rises to the west of Sabi Sabi, gold was discovered. To transport the gold, the parliament of the Old Transvaal Republic commissioned a railway line from the interior to Delagoa Bay in Mozambique. A branch railway, known as the Selati Line, crossed the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Today the line is disused but the old railbed can still be seen in the north-eastern section of Sabi Sabi, close to Selati Camp . Sabi Sabi's intimate all-suite Selati Camp , furnished with a historic Railway theme and 19th century charm, meticulously created as an authentic home in the bush, is the most unforgettable of all African experiences. The railway theme extends from original steam engine name plates, signals and other memorabilia in the lounge, to collector's pieces in each room and shunter's lamps lighting the way to your suite.

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
Originally created without electricity to preserve the ambience, Selati Camp now has overhead fans and air-conditioning, while the camp is still lit at night by the gentle flicker of oil lamps, the warm glow of fires and the spectacular canopy of the Southern night sky.

The eight luxury thatched suites, each with full bathroom en-suite and private alfresco shower, blend perfectly into the surrounding bush. Home-cooked cuisine is served on decks built over the river-bed, in the open air "boma" or in the "farmhouse kitchen".

Selati Camp premier accommodation is the sumptuous and spacious Ivory Presidential Suite. It offers turn of the 19th century colonial grandeur in the form of original antiques, a draped four-poster bed, private terrace, and fireplace. The magnificent en-suite bathroom, complete with Persian carpet and antique chaise-longue, also features a very private pool and safaris. The separate dressing room features an antique wardrobe and dressing table. Selati combines turn of the century elegance with personalised safari luxury - a rare quality of life experience.

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

SELATI CAMP

a. Providing there is exclusivity of the lodge with family and / or friends children may be allowed and the following rates will apply:
* 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.

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).

b. Children 13 - 15 years having their own room will be charged as follows:
* One child at 50% of the adult rate.
* Second child at full rate.
c. Children over 13 years sharing with their parents will be charged at 50% of the adult rate.
d. Selati Camp can accommodate 2 family rooms with a maximum of 2 children per room.
e. Earth Lodge can accommodate 3 family rooms with a maximum of 2 children per room.
f. Children 16 years and older are considered adults.
g. All 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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