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Dear friends,
I was just wondering, do you still recall those wonderful sun drenched, lazy days of barefoot frolicking with the feel of warm soft dust between your toes, the tranquillity of the Bushveld, the trees, the birds, and the graceful impala? Would you recognise the smell of fresh, warm milk or even remember where to milk the cow?
Don't you miss the sounds of the bleating sheep or the thrill of riding your sweaty steed, both of you equally exhilarated from your shared encounters with zebra, kudu and giraffe? When last did you feel the warm glow of a flickering campfire on your face as you sit and gaze aimlessly into those mesmerizing, dancing flames?
Don't you miss the silence, the peace, the sensation of soaring freedom you get from looking out over the endless plains from your vantage point atop a secluded "koppie"? Do you remember how the Bushveld skies come ablaze each night with their star-studded jewels?
Most people remain totally unaware that there is still a haven right at their fingertips where such fond memories can be rekindled, and this Bushveld paradise is me. SONDELA is the name I was given, and it means "Come Closer".
Hook up the trailer, load up the kids, don't forget the wife and hit the big road North past Pretoria. A short 1½ hours after leaving the bustle of Johannesburg, there will be no mistaking the minute that you arrive on my doorstep. On my behalf, the Hoep Hoep will welcome you with his friendly call and the giraffe will bow their graceful necks in your honour.
Take a deep breath and relax... I will show you a good time, like you have never had before!
• Restaurant & Bar.• Farmyard Coffee Shop. • General Dealer for basic necessities.• Outdoor heated swimming pool.• Game drives in the nature reserve.• Horse rides.• Bicycles for hire per day / hour.• ATM at Farmyard.• Credit card facilities at General Dealer. Piccinini's Bistro, Caravan Park and Reception.• Activity programme.• Wildlife Centre.• Babysitting (at night only - please arrange 48 hours in advance).• Farmyard.• 4 x 4 obstacle course.
• Safe-keeping facility at Reception.• Iketla Wellness & Spa• Laundry service at extra cost.• Guided Quad rides.• DSTV at Maroela Lapa and Premier Lapa (at the
Caravan Park).• Dirt landing strip 820m. GPS coordinates: 24° 54' 252" S 28° 23' 886" E NB! Advance notice must be given for landing. Please send notification 72 hours prior to landing to info@sondela.com. Ensure confirmation of your notification is received prior to landing. Emergency telephone number: 082 854 4368
RESORT FACILITIES
&
Please note all rates include 15% VAT
BED & BREAKFAST
Bed & Breakfast rates include accommodation and breakfast.
LOW SEASON
Bed & Breakfast sharing - R1980 per night
Bed & Breakfast single - R1325per night
HIGH SEASON
Bed & Breakfast sharing - R2755 per night Bed & Breakfast single - R2055 per night
The butler-serviced Sondela Country House is set against the gentle backdrop of grassy Bushveld savannahs and is embraced by majestic trees and rolling green lawns. This stately, 5-Star boutique hotel is the proverbial diamond in the crown for Sondela Nature Reserve and its already versatile range of top class accommodation, leisure and conference facilities.
Seven spacious bedrooms have been decorated with their own individual character that not only include luxuries such as carefully selected furnishings and fine linen, but also special features such as private outdoor showers or baths, whilst the honeymoon suite offers a secluded private garden and spa bath. Each room opens onto either a small secluded garden, or onto lovely manicured lawns, with views of the homestead fields. A sparkling heated pool is reserved for the exclusive use of guests to the Sondela Country House.
Please note: Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed at the Country House.
FULL BOARD
Full Board rates includeaccommodation, three meals per day, teas,
a game drive and visit to the Wildlife Centre.
LOW SEASON
Full Board sharing - R3315 per night Full Board single - R2115 per night
HIGH SEASON
Full Board sharing - R3985 per night Full Board single - R2970 per night
Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July - 30 June 2020. Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.
COUNTRY HOUSE
COUNTRY HOUSE
Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July - 30 June 2020. Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.
COUNTRY HOUSE
COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA PACKAGES
• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. • Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.• Please bring your own swimming towels.• A key and breakage deposit is payable by credit card only.• Units are serviced daily.• MAXIMUM of 6 people per chalet and 8 people
per Makhato Lodge, including children.• Check–in time 15:00, check–out time 10:00.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.
• Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.• Self-catering (bring own food).• Extra wood available at additional cost.
DSTV CHANNELS AVAILABLE:
BOOKING CONDITIONS - CHALETS AND MAKHATO BUSH LODGES:
Whether you're visiting these privately owned lodges for a weekend or a week, these beautiful fully equipped Makhato Bush Lodges will offer you everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing getaway.
MAKHATO BUSH LODGES
Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star self-catering by SATOUR and we are currently holders of the RCI Crown
Award since 1993. Accommodation in our well appointed, self-catering chalets is available through rental, timeshare
ownership or exchange, co-ownership or full ownership.
SELF-CATERING CHALETS
M-Net
M-Net Premier
M-Net Comedy
M-Net Family
M-net Movie Action
M-net Movies Romance
M-Net Movies Drama
SABC 1,2 & 3
eTV
Super Sport 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7
CHALETS4BED
CHALETS 6BED
(All rates are per unit per night)
MidweekOut of Season
Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends
KAREE2B/6
R1395 R2650
KAREE (Rustic)2B/4
R1190 R2110
ACACIA 3B/6
R1575 R2800
MAROELA / SEKELBOS2B/6 & loft
R1575 R2800
(All rates are per unit per night) MidweekOut of Season
Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends
MAKHATOBUSH
LODGES
SML 6 BED 26, 72, 83, 97, 99 R1825 R2950
MED 6 BED 1, 5, 9, 16, 19, 23,25, 30, 31, 58, 69, 70, 80, 105, 106, 111, 120
R2040 R3200
LRGE 6 BED 11, 96, 101, 102 R2200 R3400
SML 8 BED 33, 75, 87, 88, 89 R2320 R3600
MED 8 BED 7, 29, 37, 42, 49, 76,86, 110
R2645 R3750
LRGE 8 BED 8, 62, 104, 108 R2870 R3950
4BED 12 R1700 R2800
MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP
• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and
conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.
• Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only.
• Maximum stay - 3 weeks.• Maximum 4 people per stand.
• A conservation fee of R65 is payable per stand.• Check-in time 14:00, check-out time 11:00.• NO EXTRA VEHICLES ALLOWED.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.• Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of making
the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.
BOOKING CONDITIONS - TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP:
For rugged adventurers with 4x4 vehicles who like to be as close to nature as possible, our Tambuki campsite is the perfect option. This remote camp set around the base of a rock “koppie”, is strictly for the 4x4 camper. With its rustic appeal, Tambuki boasts an amazing open-air, hot water shower boma, flush toilets, and a magnificent central thatched lapa. Here you can pitch your tent and enjoy the sights of unspoilt nature around you. Climb the koppie for a sundowner and indulge in a sunset that will remain in your memories forever.
TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP
MIDWEEK OUT OF SEASON ONLY
WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PEAK SEASON & LONG WEEKENDS
R365 per stand, per night R635 per stand, per night R780 per stand, per night
BOOKING CONDITIONS - MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP:
R1175 per night for 4 people R1650 per night for 4 people R2240 per night for 4 people
Ÿ Prices valid 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020Ÿ Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long weekends, Holidays and Peak SeasonŸ Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.Ÿ Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only.Ÿ A conservation fee of R215 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Ÿ Sellf-catering (bring own food).Ÿ Free tractor and wagon game drive for 4.
Our Caravan Park offers 89 demarcated standard stands, as well as 52 stands with private ablution facilities. All our
stands have power and water points, as well as their own braai facilities. The Caravan Park is set around a spectacular
thatched ablution block, which has been carefully designed to meet a camper's every need, including built-in baby
baths, a family bathroom and a separate bathroom to accommodate wheelchair users. The stunning Premier Lapa
houses the bar and entertainment area and offers DSTV, pool table, table tennis and darts.
Other facilities at the Caravan Park include a swimming pool with built-in spa, kiddies pool, a traditional boma braai area
and the one of a kind porta-potti flush. Campers are encouraged to take part in the resort’s recreation programme and
can also keep busy with activities such as game drives, guided walks, horse riding, boeresport, pool games, volleyball,
visits to the Wildlife Centre and lots more.
STANDARD STANDS:4 PEOPLE PER STAND
MidweekOut of Season
ONLY
Weekends & School Holidays
Peak Season, December
Holidays & Long Weekends
R365 per stand, per night
R635 per stand, per night
R780 per stand, per night
PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS: 6 PEOPLE PER STAND
MidweekOut of Season
ONLY
Weekends & School Holidays
Peak Season, December
Holidays & Long Weekends
R450 per stand, per night
R770 per stand, per night
R980 per stand, per night
WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
CARAVAN PARK
CARAVAN PARK CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES
In Season Out of Season
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
14:00 11:00 14:00 13:00
BOOKING CONDITIONS - CARAVAN PARK:
• Prices valid 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020.• Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. • Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions.• Maximum stay - 3 weeks.• Free bag of wood and free bag of ice.• Free tractor & wagon game drive for 4.• Extra game drives available at minimal cost.• Prices subject to change without prior notice.• A conservation fee of R65 is payable per stand.Ÿ Subject to availability.• 100% payment required within 48 hours of
making the booking.• Cancellation and amendment conditions apply.• Terms and conditions apply.Ÿ Regular site 4 people included, additional cost for maximum 2 extra people per stand. Ÿ Private ablution site 6 people included.Ÿ Maximum 6 people per stand (private and regular site) Ÿ Vehicles – 1 included. Ÿ Max. 2 vehicles per stand, additional cost for extra vehicle.
EXTRA CHARGES: Extra vehicle : R110 per night
Extra person : R100 per night
IKETLA WELLNESS & SPA
Treatments
Ÿ Nimue FacialsŸ Kalahari FacialsŸ Lash and Brow TreatmentsŸ WaxingŸ MassagesŸ Body TreatmentsŸ Manicure / PedicureŸ Hydro Therapy
Facilities
Ÿ Kneipp PoolŸ Separate Ladies and Gents Lockers Ÿ Separate Ladies and Gents Toilets
Tel: +27 (0) 14 736 8809Email: iketla@sondela.com
CONFERENCING
CANCELLATIONS (WRITTEN REQUEST NEEDED):A reservation which is cancelled or not taken up, is regarded as a cancellation and is subject to the following rules: • For a cancellation made 31 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 30 - 21 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 20 -11 days prior to the arrival date, 75% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited;• For a cancellation made 10 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, 100% of the full
reservation amount will be forfeited.
AMENDMENTS:Amendments to a reservation are made free of charge, with the following exceptions:Ÿ If arrival is postponed 10 days or less before the booked arrival date, or on the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited.Ÿ If the arrival date is postponed 30 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, and then cancelled at a later stage, the cancellation fees applicable at the time of the postponement will apply, should this amount be greater than the new cancellation fees.Ÿ Should visitors not arrive on the reserved date, the accommodation will be held until the following day, but the full reservation amount will be forfeited. Ÿ No credit will be given for any decrease in the number of people in your party. Should the number in your party increase, any additional charges related thereto must be paid in full prior to arrival. Ÿ For Caravan Park bookings, if the number of stands is decreased on the arrival date, the camping fees for the cancelled stands will be forfeited.
PAYMENT:• The full cost of your reservation must be paid within 48 hours of making the booking. The deposit slip must be faxed to
us in order to confirm your reservation.• Failure to do this will result in the automatic cancellation of your provisional reservation.• Should the reservation be made 48 hours or less prior to your arrival date, the full cost of your accommodation must
still be paid prior to arrival and the deposit slip faxed to us.• Should the deposit not be received in time, the reservation will be automatically cancelled.
In order to promote the privacy of resident guests, NO DAY VISITORS will be allowed on the Resort.
DAY VISITORS
RESERVATION RULES
NEARBY FACILITIES
• Casino : 59km - Carousel
• Fishing : 17km - Warmbaths Dam
• Golf : 36km - Koro Creek Golf Club
33km - Elements
58km - Zebula Golf Estate
• Medical Facilities : 11km - Warmbaths
• Nearest Supermarket : 11km - Warmbaths
• Nearest Town : 11km - Warmbaths
• Sailing / Boating : 17km - Warmbaths Dam
Ÿ Adventures with Elephants : 55km - Zebula Country Club
Ÿ Crocodile Farm : 24km - Thaba Kwena
Ÿ Cable Ski Dam : 12km - Forever Resorts
Ÿ Big 5 : 60km - Mabula Game Lodge
Ÿ Wild Dog & Cheetah Sanctuary : 67km - De Wildt Shingwedzi
Ÿ Zipline Adventures : 24km
Distances are approximate and from Sondela’s Main Gate.
NB: Please note that NO MOTORCYCLES are allowed on the Lodge
DIRECTIONS AND MAP
FROM GAUTENG• Take the N1 North to Polokwane/Pietersburg. (N1 is a Toll Road).• Continue on the N1 past Pretoria and the Carousel.• Take the Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn right towards Settlers.• Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side.
FROM POLOKWANE• Take the N1 South to Pretoria / Gauteng. (N1 is a Toll Road).• Continue on the N1 past the Kranskop Toll Plaza.• Take the 1st Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn left towards Settlers.• Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side.
CONTACT DETAILS:Tel: +27 (14) 736 8900 / +27 (14) 736 8800
info@sondela.comwww.sondela.com
POSTAL ADDRESS:P O Box 22Bela-Bela
0480
Main Gate Co-ordinates:S24° 55. 598' E28° 23. 526'
JOHANNESBURG
PRETORIA
N1
N1To Polokwane (Pietersburg)
Bela-Bela / Settlers
Toll Gate (Carousel Plaza)
Toll Gate (Pumulani)
R516
1,5kmTo Bela-Bela
Off-ramp (Exit 238)
Toll Gate (Kranskop)
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