Additional Information

Firewood

Firewood, briquettes and charcoal can be purchased on the premises.

Refuse

We do not have any refuse disposal facilities available on the farm. Please take all your refuse away with you. We aim to recycle as far as possible, please place all recyclables in the bins with the green bags (paper, glass, plastic, metal & tins); please rinse all recyclables before disposing of them. All other items can be placed in the bins with the black bags.

Additional Services & Cleaning

The farm caretaker will clean the braais’ and lapa area daily. Accommodation is only serviced prior to occupation. The caretaker will assist with anything else you may need. If you are happy with his service, it would be kind to tip him before you leave. Recommended tip R50-R100pd for smaller groups & R100-R200pd for larger groups.

What to bring:

Own bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows & duvets) – Only fitted sheets are provided on the beds. The “Squaredavel” and“Rondavel” each have a Queen bed and single bunk bed. The Kingfisher, Fish Eagle and Woodpecker tents each have two single beds and the Nightjar tent has a Queen bed.
Towels
Water (the camp borehole water is drinkable, but has not been tested)
Mosquito repellent
Torches or headlamps and portable camping lights. Please note that there are no lights installed in the campsite ablutions or bush showers at this stage. There is no electricity in the on-suite Rondavel bathroom and permanent tents, it is work in progress.
Personal items (clothes, toiletries, personal medication, etc)
First-aid kit. If you are allergic to bees, please make sure that you bring your medication along as there are beehives on the farm.
Sunscreen & Hats
Jackets and warm clothes in the winter
Closed shoes for walking around at night
Additional Firewood
Own Food & Beverages

Safety & Security

While the farm is generally safe and there have been no incidents on the farm, some crimes have been reported from time to time in the surrounding area. Please always be vigilant. Don’t leave valuables lying around and keep vehicles, gates, and rooms locked when not in use.

Apiary

There is a working apiary on the farm. Please do not disturb the bees or go near the beehives. The bees will not bother you if you leave them alone and don’t approach the hives. A few bees may visit you if you leave sweet food and drinks out in the open.

Snakes

Some venomous snakes are found in the area and are more common in the warmer months.

Snakes that have been observed on the farm include: Mozambique Spitting Cobra, Rinkhals, Stiletto Snake, Puff Adder and Black Mamba.

While it remains unlikely that you will come across a snake during your visit, please take note of the following:

Do not walk around barefoot at night.
Keep the room doors closed (most snakes enter through an open doorway).
Check under furniture and cushions for snakes before occupying the rooms.
Do not try and catch or corner a snake.
In the highly unlikely event of a bite, refer to the attached snakebite the first-aid sheet and transport the patient to the hospital immediately. Most hospitals with an Emergency Room carry anti-venom, but it is best to phone ahead of your arrival to confirm.

Poison Information Centre Help Line: 0861 555 777

The closest main hospitals with an ER are:

Netcare Montana Hospital – Tel 012 523 3000 – 57km
Mediclinic Kloof Hospital – Tel 012 367 4000 – 71km
Netcare Pretoria East Hospital – Tel 012 422 2300 – 72km
Netcare Unitas Hospital – Tel 012 677 8000 – 80km

For more information on snakes and snake bites, please visit: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/

Rates

Additional Information

Firewood

Firewood, briquettes and charcoal can be purchased on the premises.

Refuse

Additional Services & Cleaning

What to bring:

Own bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows & duvets) – Only fitted sheets are provided on the beds. The “Squaredavel” and“Rondavel” each have a Queen bed and single bunk bed. The Kingfisher, Fish Eagle and Woodpecker tents each have two single beds and the Nightjar tent has a Queen bed.

Towels

Water (the camp borehole water is drinkable, but has not been tested)

Mosquito repellent

Torches or headlamps and portable camping lights. Please note that there are no lights installed in the campsite ablutions or bush showers at this stage. There is no electricity in the on-suite Rondavel bathroom and permanent tents, it is work in progress.

Personal items (clothes, toiletries, personal medication, etc)

First-aid kit. If you are allergic to bees, please make sure that you bring your medication along as there are beehives on the farm.

Sunscreen & Hats

Jackets and warm clothes in the winter

Closed shoes for walking around at night

Additional Firewood

Own Food & Beverages

Safety & Security

While the farm is generally safe and there have been no incidents on the farm, some crimes have been reported from time to time in the surrounding area. Please always be vigilant. Don’t leave valuables lying around and keep vehicles, gates, and rooms locked when not in use.

Apiary

There is a working apiary on the farm. Please do not disturb the bees or go near the beehives. The bees will not bother you if you leave them alone and don’t approach the hives. A few bees may visit you if you leave sweet food and drinks out in the open.

Snakes

Some venomous snakes are found in the area and are more common in the warmer months.

Snakes that have been observed on the farm include: Mozambique Spitting Cobra, Rinkhals, Stiletto Snake, Puff Adder and Black Mamba.

While it remains unlikely that you will come across a snake during your visit, please take note of the following:

Do not walk around barefoot at night.

Keep the room doors closed (most snakes enter through an open doorway).

Check under furniture and cushions for snakes before occupying the rooms.

Do not try and catch or corner a snake.

In the highly unlikely event of a bite, refer to the attached snakebite the first-aid sheet and transport the patient to the hospital immediately. Most hospitals with an Emergency Room carry anti-venom, but it is best to phone ahead of your arrival to confirm.

The closest main hospitals with an ER are:

Netcare Montana Hospital – Tel 012 523 3000 – 57km

Mediclinic Kloof Hospital – Tel 012 367 4000 – 71km

Netcare Pretoria East Hospital – Tel 012 422 2300 – 72km

Netcare Unitas Hospital – Tel 012 677 8000 – 80km