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All you need to know

Intro

Springbok Lodge is community owned lodge and is located within the community owned Nambiti Private Game Reserve.

Springbok Lodge is operated by a management company made up of 3 previous Springbok Lodge shareholders. 

The lodge management couple, Brett and Wendy Gilder, have been managing Springbok Lodge since May 2008.

Need To Know

DRESS CODE: Whilst on safari with us the dress code is relatively casual - however during meals the minimum clothing requirement is shorts and a t-shirt please.  Your comfort is our only concern.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We recommend that guests are covered by comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected emergencies.

PASSPORTS: All visitors to South Africa need to have 2 blank pages in their passports to enable an entry visa to be issued.

WHAT WE SUGGEST YOU BRING ALONG:-

AUTUMN + WINTER MONTHS (May - August) Camera, Bino’s, Warm, fleece-lined Jacket / Windbreaker, Leggings, Beanie, Scarf & Gloves and Comfortable, Flat Walking Shoes 


SPRING + SUMMER MONTHS (September to April) Camera, Bino’s, Sunscreen, Sun Hat, Swimming Costume, Sun Glasses, Light Jacket, Cool Cotton Clothing, Fishing Rod, Raincoat and Comfortable, Flat Walking Shoes 


Our Curio shop stocks emergency and  basic necessities should you have forgotten to pack them in.


ELECTRICITY: The standard plug in South Africa is a three round pinned plug – often referred to as a type M. We suggest travelling with an adaptor – although we will be able to assist (via a deposit or purchase available). In South Africa the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in South Africa, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 – 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 100 V – 127 V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries), you may need a voltage converter in South Africa. Many small electronic devices now have dual voltage converters as standard. 


 

Safaris

When you arrive at Nambiti's central Carpark area after entering at Woodlands Gate, you will be met by your allocated personal guide (ranger). He will be available to you and the other guests on his game drive during your stay and will take you on the scheduled game drives twice daily during your stay.

If you have indicated - at the time of making your booking - an interest in a specific field (eg: history of the area, birding, flora or certain mammals etc) he will do his best meet your request.  

Wildlife

Nambiti Private Game Reserve is a 22,000acre Reserve located near Ladysmith and Newcastle in Kwa Zulu Natal, and is home to the Big 5 as well as Cheetah, Hippo and over thirty species of plains game which roam freely through the extensive grasslands and thornveld which mirror the plains of Central Africa.  

The Sundays River, which provides an abundance of water through the Reserve, creating a unique sanctuary attracting several rare bird species and an enviable array of raptors and vultures.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp (more than 20+ tents)
Average Stay

2018 SPRING:

31 AUGUST 2018 – 13 DECEMBER 2018

R 2,370.00 - SHARING/ SINGLE + R 1,460.00 CHILD (3-11YRS)


2018 CHRISTMAS / 2019 NEW YEAR:

14 DECEMBER 2018 – 11 JANUARY 2019

R 2,670.00 - SHARING / R 2,820.00 - SINGLE
R 1,710.00 - PER CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 NEW YEAR SPECIAL:

11 JANUARY 2019 - 19 MARCH 2019

R 2,320.00 - SHARING/SINGLE + R 1,415.00 (3-11YRS)  


2019 EASTER SEASON:

20 MARCH 2019 – 22 APRIL 2019

R 2,625.00 - SHARING / R 2,825.00 - SINGLE

R 1,615.00 PER CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 WINTER:

23 APRIL 2019 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2019

R 2,320.00 - SHARING/SINGLE + R 1,415.00 (3-11YRS)


2019 SPRING:

28 SEPTEMBER 2019 - 12 DECEMBER 2019

R 2,625.00 - SHARING/SINGLE + R 1,615.00 (3-11YRS)


2019 CHRISTMAS / 2020 NEW YEAR:

13 DECEMBER 2019 - 15 JANUARY 2020

R 2,925.00 - SHARING + R 3,130.00 - SINGLE
R 1,815.00 - PER CHILD (3-11YRS)  

Average Price

2018 SPRING:

31 AUGUST 2018 – 13 DECEMBER 2018

R 2,370.00 - SHARING + SINGLE + R 1,460.00 CHILD (3-11YRS)


2018 CHRISTMAS / 2019 NEW YEAR:

14 DECEMBER 2018 – 11 JANUARY 2019

R 2,670.00 - SHARING + R 2,820.00 - SINGLE
R 1,710.00 - PER CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 NEW YEAR SPECIAL:

11 JANUARY 2019 - 19 MARCH 2019

R 2,320.00 - SHARING+SINGLE + R 1,415.00 CHILD (3-11YRS)  


2019 EASTER SEASON:

20 MARCH 2019 – 22 APRIL 2019

R 2,625.00 - SHARING + R 2,825.00 - SINGLE

R 1,615.00 PER CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 WINTER:

23 APRIL 2019 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2019

R 2,320.00 - SHARING/SINGLE + R 1,415.00 CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 SPRING:

28 SEPTEMBER 2019 - 12 DECEMBER 2019

R 2,625.00 - SHARING/SINGLE + R 1,615.00 CHILD (3-11YRS)


2019 CHRISTMAS / 2020 NEW YEAR:

13 DECEMBER 2019 - 15 JANUARY 2020

R 2,925.00 - SHARING + R 3,130.00 - SINGLE
R 1,815.00 - PER CHILD (3-11YRS)  

Child Policy

* Springbok Lodge is a very child friendly lodge – children of all ages are most welcome.

* Children under age 2 (24 months) are not permitted to go on the 2 scheduled 3 hour game drives.  A baby-siting service is available (by prior arrangement) at the lodge. The baby-sitting fee is not included in the lodge rates.  

* A short game drive with at least one parent (kiddies bumble) can be arranged (advance notice required) - at no extra charge. This will go out in the morning after breakfast  / before lunchtime (max 1.5 hours).

* Camp Cots / Travel Cots (including linen - not pillows) and high chairs (for meal times) are available for guests with little ones to use at no additional charge.

* Guests with children are hereby advised that the swimming pools are NOT fenced.

* We also have a custom built kiddies jungle gym located near the lodge – including slide, swings, cargo net and sand pit.

Accommodation

Springbok Lodge offers 21 x LUXURY TENTS.

All tents can be made up as a king bed or as twin beds - we can there offer 58 beds in total (max. 42 adults and 16 children)  

13 x STANDARD Tents (2 sleeper) - en suite tents with 1 x King Bed or 2 x Single (twin) Beds.

8 x FAMILY UNIT Tents (4 sleeper) - en suite tents with 1 x King Bed (or 2 Single beds) AND 2 x Single (twin) Beds in an open plan bedroom (ie all beds are in the same sleeping area).

All tents have indoor Bath Tub with hand shower, Double Basins, Toilet.  All tents have their own private outdoor open air Shower. (no indoor shower available).  

All tents are serviced twice daily and are equipped with Air Conditioning (hot & cold), Electric Blankets on the Beds, Bathroom Amenities, Insect Repellant, Hairdryer, Safety Deposit Box, Hospitality Tray and Viewing Deck. 

Accolades

Springbok Lodge continues to achieve a "Superior Accommodation" grading from AA Travel Guides and we do pride ourselves in offering 5 Star equivalent accommodation and service levels at affordable 4 star prices.

Season

South African seasons are reversed to those in the Northern hemisphere. 

Spring - September to November
Summer - December to February
Autumn - March to May
Winter - June to August

As a general rule, the south-western part of the country has a Mediterranean climate, with warm to hot dry summers and cool, wetter winters. (eg: the Western Cape area). 

The rest of the country has warm (although cold at night) dry winters and warm to rather hot rainy summers.

The summer rains tend often come in heavy afternoon downpours.  Sometimes continuous rain over two / three days can be experienced.  

As with most areas of the world, South Africa is experiencing a changing weather pattern.  

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp (more than 20+ tents)

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