Addo Elephant Back Safaris and Lodges

Terms and Conditions

 

ROOMS

We have ten unique spacious luxury units constructed out of a combination of canvas and wood. Each unit has the following features:
· En suite bathroom with a spacious shower, twin hand basins, dressing table with large mirror, gas heater, separate toilet
· Both indoor and outdoor showers
· Two-way radio communication
· Dressing gowns and slippers
· King- or twin-bedded options both equipped with electric blankets
· Energy efficient wood burning fireplace
· Solar powered hot water geyser
· Well stocked mini bar
· Tea and coffee making facility
· Hairdryers
· Large glass sliding doors opening onto the deck (No nasty zips)
· Generously sized, wooden deck with private spa bath
· Private viewing deck
· 220V electricity
· In-room safes
· Overhead fans
· International adaptor plugs available
· For children sharing with their parents, the lodge offers fold-out camping beds

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME

Children under 3 years of age are accommodated at no charge. Children from 3 to 12 years of age may share with adults at 50 % of the adult rate. Maximum of 2 children per room. Children from 12 years and older, will be charged the full adult rate whether sharing with parents or staying in a separate unit. Baby-sitting facilities are offered at a nominal extra charge. Prior notice to request this service is essential. Game drives and nature walks can be tailor made for children.
LODGE GRADING

The lodge has been awarded four stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Please inform the reservations office in advance should any special dietary needs be required.

BAR

The lodge supplies selected drinks on a complimentary basis. This includes bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages and all our homemade refreshments. Beers, spirits and fine South African wines are available for purchase.

MOBILE PHONES

There is intermittent signal at the lodge and on the conservancy. We recommend that guests rather switch off their mobile phones and enjoy the tranquility.

CHECK- IN / CHECK-OUT TIMES

Check-in is from 14h00 and check-out is before 10h00. We will make every effort to accommodate guests that would like to check in or out to suit their further travel arrangements.

DRIVERS AND GUIDES

Accommodation will be provided at no charge for a guide or driver with a group of ten or more guests, either in camp or in staff quarters at the lodge's discretion and subject to availability. Guests wishing to ensure their guide accompanies them in camp should book a single tent accordingly. The booking will be chargeable at normal rates.

EMAIL, INTERNET AND TELEVISION

The lodge has a wireless internet connection for the guests' convenience. There are no televisions in the rooms. Guests wishing to watch a sporting event can do so on request.

EXTRAS

Rates exclude discretionary gratuities, laundry, premium beverages and any other items not listed as inclusive.

INDEMNITY

On arrival guests are requested to sign our standard indemnity.

MALARIA

As the Eastern Cape is malaria-free, prophylactics are not necessary.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Prior to arrival, guests should notify the reservations office of any pre-existing medical conditions. This includes any allergies etc.

The reservations office should be informed in advance of any physical disabilities. This is essential as elephant access may not be possible and appropriate accommodation and vehicle seating facilities are limited.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY

· To secure your booking, payment should be made on receipt of invoice
· 25% of fee if cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival
· 50% of fee if cancellation less than 15 days prior to arrival
· 100% of fee if cancellation less than 7 days prior to arrival
· Under no circumstances can the lodge refund or transfer unused bed-nights caused by cancellation due to flight or airport delays, sickness and any other unforeseen circumstances.

CREDIT CARDS

The Lodge accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Diners Club

RATES

All rates are quoted gross, in Rands and are inclusive of VAT, full board, accommodation, selected beverages, scheduled elephant back safari, game drives and walks and the elephant bedtime encounter. Adult rates are quoted per person per day, sharing in twin or king-size accommodation.
· A single supplement of 50% applies
· 0 - 3 Year old children to share with parents at no extra charge
· 3 - 12 Year old children either sharing a room with their parents or in a separate unit will be charged 50% of the normal rate

CONDITIONS

Reservations will be released automatically if no payment is made. The lodge is unable to accommodate more than two adults per room. No pets are allowed.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our Transfer Office with secure guest parking is located just
5 km north of the Addo Village on the R335. We highly recommended that your guests make use of the transfer option, either by air or road, as there is a 30 km stretch of rough gravel road to reach the lodge. Our qualified guides offer a wealth of information about the history and geography of the region.

TRANSFERS

Complimentary road and air transfers available conditions apply. This is a great opportunity to see the area together with a professional guide. See rate sheet for daily departure times. Non-scheduled road and air transfers are available on request. Our in-house transfer company offers road and air transfer options from our Addo Office, Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay and Cape Town. It is also possible to combine the road and air transfers i.e. Fly one way and drive the other.

PRIVATE LANDING STRIP

Pilots not employed with our charter company will require prior permission to utilise our landing strip. Runway Information:
· Elevation 2000 ft
· Length 1000 m
· Runway heading: 36/18
· Width: 40 m
· SURFACE : GRASS COMPACTED
· Co-ordinates: S33°17'42" E25°44'06"