Rates: Luxury suites From R18 900 pp sharing per night
1st March 2023 – 29th February 2024
*Rates are Subject to change
In the waning light of the late 19th century, the first railway lines snaked through the Mpumalanga lowveld, built to carry gold from Phalaborwa to Lourenco Marques in Mocambique. Further south, on the Selati Line, passenger trains slowly chugged into Newington Station, with conductors peering up into the trees against which were long ladders – provided by the railway company to enable travellers to climb to safety, away from the marauding lions which prowled the area.
Born of history, inspired by the legends of hidden bullion and fearless hunters, the exquisite seven suite Selati Camp is a tangible reminder of this grand steam train era. Railway museums and storerooms yielded authentic memorabilia which have been artfully incorporated into the décor of this 5-star jewel of the bushveld, blending creatively with sumptuous furnishings, antiques and rich linens, to create Selati’s ambience and character of “Yesterday”. Each of the suites, romantically named after long-gone railway stations, is intimate and comfortable. “Out of Africa” styling, en-suite bathrooms, and cleverly concealed air-conditioning and electricity maintain the historical theme.
Nights at Selati are illuminated by the gentle glow of authentic shunters lamps and lanterns. The cozy lounge is filled with reminders of times gone by, while dinners in the outdoor boma under the star-studded African sky or in the intimate “Farmhouse Kitchen” are delicious meals to remember. Armchairs around the sparkling pool or on the covered wooden viewing decks are a perfect perch from which to watch game drinking at the nearby waterhole. Situated on a bend of the Msuthlu River in the shade of gigantic riverine trees, Selati Camp is a safari lover’s dream.
Game drives are conducted in the Sabi Sabi Reserve, a recognised ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife – including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Unforgettable day and night safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big 5 being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld. Imagine the Africa of the great safari era, when blazing sunsets melted into lantern lit romance and service was an effortless whisper…Welcome to Selati Camp.
What’s Includes
Open vehicle safaris every Afternoon and Morning
Environmental awareness walking safaris
Breakfasts
Dinners
Lunch
A house selection of beverages
Transfers to and from the Sabi Sabi airstrip
Wi-Fi
What’s Excluded
All personal purchases
Optional extras available are spa treatments at Amani Spa
Gratuities
A selection from our cellar wine collection
Premium brand drinks
Any additional activities
Visa fees if required
Telephone calls
Laundry
ALL Rates exclude the Sabi Game Reserve conservation levy of R270 (Vat Inclusive) per person per night.
Transfers and flights
Getting to SABI SABI
Daily Flights by AIRLINK
• Airlink operates Daily scheduled flights between
– Johannesburg O R Tambo International – Skukuza
– Cape Town International – Skukuza.
• Transfers between Skukuza Airport and Sabi Sabi can be booked at R750 PP One way.
• Flights with Airlink are to be booked directly by the guests travelling to Sabi Sabi – http://www.flyairlink.com/
ROAD TRANSFERS TO SABI SABI
• Road transfers from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Sabi Sabi can be arranged on request and charges will apply, this is a two-hour drive.
• Kindly note that all rates exclude the Sabie Game Reserve (SGR) Conservation Levy of R270 (VAT inclusive) per person per night. This levy includes entrance fees. The conservation levy supports conservation, security and access-control and the anti-poaching initiatives of the Sabie Game Reserve NPC, a non-profit company.
Terms and Conditions
• In the case of a last minute cancellation, a minimum of 8 hours’ notice is required failing which the full transfer rate will be charged.
• In the case of a “no show”, the full transfer rate will be charged.
• Should a guest miss a flight and arrive on a later flight, a waiting fee will be charged at R250.00 per hour or part thereof.
• Should a flight be delayed due to reasons beyond the guest control, no cancellation fees will be levied.
Arrive midday at the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, in time for a light lunch. Relax and refresh yourself until it’s time for a late-afternoon guided Safari to the Sabi Sands Reserve, returning after dark for dinner.
Stay overnight in a luxurious suite in Sabi Sabi Selati Lodge.
Before heading for a 3-hour sunrise Safari at Sabi Sabi, you wake up early for hot drinks and rusks, the safari starts at sunrise and will return to the lodge for breakfast.
There after head back to your cabin and spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the pool, enjoy lunch at the lodge and relax.
The lodge offers Environmental awareness walking safaris after Breakfast, for those looking to get closer to nature.
We will then depart for a late afternoon safari after High Tea, returning in the dark for dinner at the lodge, fine wines, and enjoying the African night, stars and sounds.
Head out as the sun rises to enjoy your last Sabi Sabi safari, before leaving mid-morning for your next stop, after you have enjoyed a hearty Breakfast and an end to an amazing safari experience.
SABI SABI LUXURY SAFARI LODGES
Validity: 1st March 2023 – 29th February 2024
OFF-PEAK BOOKINGS
Paragraphs 1 to 4 below apply to all reservations made for stays after 1st March 2023, excluding reservations for stays during 20th December 2023 to 5th January 2024.
Booking and Payment
1.1 Kurt Safari Pty Ltd will hold a reservation without payment for a period of 7 days. If a reservation is not confirmed, in writing, within 7 days from the reservation request being submitted to Sabi Sabi, the reservation will automatically terminate without further notice.
1.2 Should you confirm the reservation request, a pro-forma invoice, indicating the booking value, including the conservation levy (“the Reservation Value”) will be raised and a deposit is payable within 5 working days of the date of the pro-forma invoice.
1.3 The deposit will be 50% of the Reservation Value as quoted in the pro-forma invoice.
1.4 Should you make any changes to your booking prior to the final pro-forma invoice being raised, the Reservation Value will be adjusted accordingly. Kurt Safari Pty Ltd reserves the right to request a proportionate increase in your deposit, should the changes to your booking result in an increase in the Reservation Value.
1.5 A final pro-forma invoice will be issued 50 days prior to your check-in date, following which the balance of the Reservation Value is due. The balance of the Reservation Value must be paid no later than 30 days prior to your check-in date.
1.6 Reservations made within 50 days of the check-in date will require full payment of the Reservation Value within 5 working days of the date of the confirmation of reservation and pro-forma invoice.
RESERVATIONS MADE MORE THAN 50 DAYS FROM CHECK-IN DATE:
Confirmation of booking: 50% of Reservation Value
50 days from arrival 100 % of Reservation Value
RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN 50 DAYS FROM CHECK-IN DATE:
Confirmation of booking: Reservation Value paid in full
2 Cancellations 2.1 if any amount is not paid on the due date thereof, Kurt Safari Pty Ltd will be entitled to cancel your reservation immediately on written notice to you.
2.2 Should you wish to cancel or amend a booking, you must do so on written notice to Kurt Safari Pty Ltd. If written confirmation of an amendment or cancellation is not issued within 24 hours from delivery thereof, you are required to confirm your written amendment or cancellation telephonically, failing which your booking will be deemed not to be cancelled or amended.
2.3 A reduction of the number of rooms under a booking will be a cancellation and the cancellation policy below will apply in respect of the relevant rooms.
2.4 If you cancel a booking the following cancellation fees will apply:
Days prior to check-in:
0 – 14 – 100% of Reservation Value
15 – 30 – 50% of Reservation Value
31 – 45 – 25% of Reservation Value
46+ Cancellation Fee: – 10 % of Reservation Value
2.5 A portion of the cancellation fee equal to 10% of the Reservation Value will be applied to costs of Kurt Safari Pty ltd in connection with conservation, reserve management, community development and administration. It is recorded where a reservation is cancelled more than 50 days before the check-in date, the entire cancellation fee will be allocated to such conservation, reserve management, community development and administration costs.
2.6 10% cancellation fees will be levied if the accommodation in respect of which the cancellation is made is resold to another guest for the same period of your original booking.
3 Postponement
3.1 In respect of reservations for stay within this period, guests may postpone, without penalty, up until 15 days prior to your check-in date, subject to availability. Postponements may be made with new intended dates for check-in until 29th February 2024.
3.2 Rates of original reservations will be held throughout postponement and the rate which was originally booked will be honoured for reservations up until 29th February 2024. This excludes any bookings postponed to a period during 20th December 2023 and 5th January 2024, where an adjustment to the applicable rate may apply.
3.3 If a postponed reservation is later cancelled, these Payment Terms & Conditions will apply for the purpose of determining the cancellation fees payable.
4 Single Supplement Guests occupying single suites at Bush Lodge, Selati Camp, Earth Lodge and Little Bush Camp will be levied a supplement of an additional 50% of the specified daily rate (“Single Supplement”). The Single Supplement will not be levied on a maximum of 2 suites per reservation, excluding the Mandleve Deluxe Suite, Lourenco Marques Honeymoon Suite, Presidential Suites and Luxury Villas, where the Single Supplement will always apply.
PEAK-SEASON BOOKINGS Paragraphs 5 to 8 below applies to all bookings made for travel from 20th December to 5th January in each year.
5 Booking and Payment
5.1 Kurt Safari Pty ltd will hold a reservation without payment for a period of 10 days. If a reservation is not confirmed, in writing, within 10 days from the reservation request being submitted to Kurt Safari Pty ltd, the reservation will automatically terminate without further notice.
5.2 Should you confirm the reservation request, a pro-forma invoice, indicating the booking value, including the conservation levy (“the Reservation Value ”) will be raised and a deposit is payable within 7 working days of the date of the pro-forma invoice.
5.3 The deposit will be 50 % of the Reservation Value, as quoted in the pro-forma invoice
5.4 Should you make any changes to your booking prior to the final pro-forma invoice being raised, the Reservation Value will be adjusted accordingly. Kurt Safari Pty Ltd reserves the right to request a proportionate increase in your deposit, should the changes to your booking result in an increase in the Reservation Value.
5.5 A final pro-forma invoice will be issued before 1st October, prior to your check-in date. Final payment must be made no later than 30th September, prior to your check-in date.
5.6 Bookings made after 30th September will require full payment of the Reservation Value within 5 working days of the date of the confirmation of reservation and pro-forma invoice.
BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 30 Th SEPTEMBER:
Confirmation of booking: 50% of Reservation Value
30th September 100 % of Reservation Value
BOOKINGS MADE AFTER 30th SEPTEMBER:
Confirmation of booking: Reservation Value paid in full
6 Cancellations
6.1 If any amount is not paid on the due date thereof, Kurt Safari Pty Ltd will be entitled to cancel your booking immediately on written notice to you.
6.2 Should you wish to cancel or amend a booking, you must do so on written notice to Pty Ltd. If written confirmation of an amendment or cancellation is not issued within 24 hours from delivery thereof, you are required to confirm your written amendment or cancellation telephonically, failing which your booking will be deemed not to be cancelled or amended.
6.3 A reduction of the number of rooms under a booking will be a cancellation and the cancellation policy below will apply in respect of the relevant rooms.
6.4 If you cancel a booking the following cancellation fees will apply:
Days prior to check-in: Cancellation Fee
0 – 30 -100% of Reservation Value
31 – 45 -75% of Reservation Value
46 – 60 -50% of Reservation Value
61+ 25% of Reservation Value
Prior to 30th September – 10% of Reservation Value
6.5 A portion of the cancellation fee equal to 10% of the Reservation Value will be applied to costs of Kurt Safari Pty Ltd in connection with conservation, reserve management, community development and administration. It is recorded where a reservation is cancelled more than 50 days before the check-in date, the entire cancellation fee will be allocated to such conservation, reserve management, community development and administration costs.
6.6 No cancellation fees will be levied if the accommodation in respect of which the cancellation is made is resold to another guest for the same period of your original booking.
7 Postponement Reservations during peak season may not be postponed. Should you wish to postpone a reservation, you will be required to cancel your booking and make a new booking at the applicable rates.
8 Single Supplement Guests occupying single suites at Bush Lodge, Selati Camp, Earth Lodge and Little Bush Camp will be levied a supplement of an additional 50% of the specified daily rate.
GENERAL
9 Insurance All guests and their personal belongings must be adequately covered by 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. Proof of Insurance will be requested prior to arrival.
10 Parties to agreement If the booking is made by a travel agent or operator, these terms and conditions are accepted by such travel agent or operator as principal. These terms and conditions accordingly establish rights and obligations between Sabi Sabi and the travel agent or operator, as principal.
11 Applicable Laws These terms and conditions will be construed, interpreted and subject to the laws of the Republic of South Africa. The courts in the Republic of South Africa shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any claim, demand, dispute or controversy arising from these terms and conditions.
12 Address for receiving notices Your address for receiving notices in terms of these terms and conditions will be the address set out in the Reservation Form. All written communication may be sent to the e-mail address set out in the Reservation Form.
CHILDREN’S TERMS – CONDITIONS
Validity: 1st March 2023 – 29th February 2024
ELEFUN CENTRE – BUSH LODGE
SELATI CAMP, LITTLE BUSH CAMP AND EARTH LODGE
SAFARI VEHICLE EXCLUSIVITY
– Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp, Selati Camp and Earth Lodge – 6 seats