Makanyane Safari Lodge

1-3 night

Children pay sharing rate 01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 R6 680

4-6 night

Children pay sharing rate 01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 R6 015

7+ night

Children pay sharing rate 01 Sep '22 to 02 Jan '23 R5 680

Rates are per person per night in ZAR
Longer duration pricing is valid for single & multi-camp stays

Rates Include

Transfer to and from Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip
All meals, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (house wines, local beers, local spirits and soft drinks)
Game viewing activities (2 daily game drives and/or game walks)
Laundry services, emergency medical evacuation and park fees.

Rates Exclude

International and domestic flights, and any road transfers
Madikwe Conservation Contribution Fee
Landing fees for Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip,
Travel insurance, boutique purchases, gratuities, spa treatments, and all other items of a personal nature.

Accommodation Information

* Triples and quadruples are subject to availability at time of confirming a booking.
* There is a maximum of 3 suites per night available for triple or quadruple occupancy in Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge.
* An adult sharing a room with two other adults pays 75% of the sharing rate during Low season, and 85% of the sharing rate during High and Peak seasons (subject to availability).
* There is guide accommodation at Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge that can be booked at a rate of ZAR 2,250 per night, subject to availability.


Long Stay Rates

* Long stay rates depend on season of travel and the duration of the total stay, starting from 4 nights. The total stay can be in one camp/lodge only, or be made up of stays in different Sanctuary Retreats camps/lodges anywhere in Africa. Stays in different camps/lodges do not need to be consecutive, but must belong to one itinerary.

Single Occupancy

* All single occupancy bookings are charged at the single rates listed.

Children Policy

* Children aged 12 and over are welcome at Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge. A maximum of two children aged 12 – 15 inclusive are able to share a suite with two adults.

Child Rates

* The maximum age for child rates to apply is 15 years inclusive.
* One child stays free of charge, and another child pays the child rate, when sharing with 2 paying adults in low season, subject to availability of a triple or quadruple suite.
* One or two children pay the child rate when sharing with 2 guests paying adult rates in high and peak season, subject to availability of a triple or quadruple suite.
* One, two or three children sharing with one adult in low season pay the child rate, subject to availability of a triple or quadruple suite.
* In all other circumstances children pay the applicable adult fare..


Payment Terms

* A non-refundable 20% deposit is payable within 7 days to confirm a booking with the balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
* If a booking is made 60 days or less before arrival the full cost of the booking is payable immediately to confirm the booking.
* Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of the booking with cancellation penalties payable to Sanctuary Retreats.


Cancellation Terms

* All cancellations should be made in writing. Cancellation charges are calculated on the total value of the booking.
* Cancellations received from the date of booking to 61 days prior to arrival incur a 20% cancellation fee.
* Cancellations received from 60 days to 31 days prior to arrival incur a 50% cancellation fee.
* Cancellations received from 30 days prior until arrival incur a 100% cancellation fee. Additional fees apply for cancellation of airline tickets and other services which will be advised as soon as possible after receipt of the written cancellation. Special cancellation terms apply for group bookings and exclusive use of the lodge and will be advised at time of booking.

PARK & CONSERVATION FEES ​
•Once-off payment
• Paid directly by clients
MADIKWE ENTRY FEES
• Once-off payment
• Paid directly by clients
• Rebuilding and Recovery levy
- R115 pppn (optional)
• Gate Entry Fees
- R180 per Adults per STAY
- R 80 per Child (3-9 yrs)
• Guest Conservation Contribution (GCC)
- R165 per Adults per DAY
- R 82.50 per Child (2-12 yrs)
• Guest Conservation Contribution (GCC)
- from 01 Mar 2023
- R190 per Adults per DAY
- R 95 per Child (2-12 yrs)
• Bed Levy
- ZAR 10 pppn from age 1 year old
• SUBJECT to change without notice,
Guests GCC are payable at the lodges and
will be added to guests' bills
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• Once-off payment
•Paid directly by clients
• Flight Entry
- R240 per Adult
- R150 per Child (3-9 yrs)
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PLEASE NOTE

The additional charges listed are only a guide. Some charges may fluctuate daily and others are subject to change without prior notice. Please check at the time of booking.
Fares and seats are only guaranteed once the tickets have been issued - the airline reserves the right to cancel fares and seats if the tickets are not issued.
The timing and duration of flights and transfers may differ considerably depending on factors beyond the control of Sanctuary Retreats and operators involved.

ROAD TRANSFERS

Johannesburg to Madikwe - 1 - 3 guests R5 400 4 - 6 guests R6 250 7 - 13 guests R7 600

Additional Charges

CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION FEE: PER PERSON, PER NIGHT R 165

INTERNAL FLIGHTS PER PERSON, ONE WAY
Madikwe to O.R. Tambo / O.R. Tambo to Madikwe

11 Jan - 06 Apr 2022, 23 Apr - 30 Jun 2022 & 01/Nov - 30 Nov 2022 Adult R 4 680
01 Jul - 31 Oct 2022, 01 Dec - 14 Dec 2022 Adult R 4 770
01 Jan - 10 Jan 2022, 07 Apr - 22 Apr 2022 & 15/Dec - 31 Dec 2022 Adult R4 905


Overnight supplement (Transfers between 18:00 - 9:00) Applies to all capacities R1 200
Central and Eastern Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve to Lodge Up to 6 guests R 500
Western Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve to Lodge Up to 6 guests R 800
Western Airstrip to Lodge Up to 6 guests R900

ACTIVITIES PER VEHICLE, PER DRIVE PRICE
Private vehicle Per activity per day, up to 6 guests R2 600

Please note:

* The rates are valid from 01 Jan 2022 to 31 Dec 2022.
* The additional charges listed are only a guide. Some charges may fluctuate daily and others are subject to change without prior notice. Please check at the time of booking.
* Fares and seats are only guaranteed once the tickets have been issued - the airline reserves the right to cancel fares and seats if the tickets are not issued.
* The timing and duration of flights and transfers may differ considerably depending on factors beyond the control of Sanctuary Retreats and operators involved.
* Private vehicle is subject to guide/vehicle availability and cannot be guaranteed.

A TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Summer Schedule: September - April

Wake Up: 5am
Light breakfast
Game Drive: 5:30am
Breakfast: 9am
Lunch 1:30pm
Tea: 4pm
Game Drive: 4:30pm
Dinner: 8:30pm

Winter Schedule: May - August

Wake Up: 6:30am
Light breakfast
Game Drive: 7am
Brunch: 11am
High Tea: 3pm
Game Drive: 3:30pm
Dinner: 7:30pm

CLIMATE
South Africa is a big country just south of the tropic of Capricorn, but it is the topography and surrounding oceans that influence its climate, rather than the latitude. Although the climate varies from region to region, it is generally mild and sunny throughout the year.

Winter (May – August) in Madikwe Game Reserve is generally cool and dry with temperatures averaging between 3°C
(38°F) to 23°C (73°F).

Summer (September – April) is characterised by hot and wet weather, with temperatures averaging between 25°C (77°F)
to 40°C (104°F). The area is classed as a semi-arid region, with 500 mm (19.5 inches) of annual rainfall. This is usually as
a result of short thunderstorms in the late afternoon or night time during the summer months.

CLOTHING
From November to March light summer clothes are best, although do bring a jumper for the evenings. From April to October warmer clothes are advised as the mornings and evenings can be cold. The days are typically warm and summery though. It’s best to bring neutral coloured clothes for the game drives. A complimentary overnight laundry service is offered in the lodge. Comfortable walking shoes or boots, swimwear, sun bock, insect repellent, sun hat and sunglasses are recommended. We have waterproof ponchos in the game-drive vehicles in case you are caught in any rain. Binoculars and good cameras are an absolute must

HEALTH
South Africa requires all travellers journeying from yellow fever risk countries to show proof of yellow fever vaccination by means of a valid yellow fever certificate.
The Madikwe Game Reserve is not a malaria area. Other areas in South Africa are malaria areas, should you be traveling to other parts of the country, please consult your personal physician for more information.

TIPPING GUIDELINE
You are travelling on an independent itinerary and the cost of your program does not include gratuities. Tipping is a very personal matter and should only be considered when our staff have gone above and beyond for you.
Whilst tipping is entirely at your discretion, we advise US$ 30 per person, per day. 1/3 of gratuities is allocated to the guide, and the remainder of the balance is divided amongst the rest of the staff. Gratuities can be added to your account upon check out, given to the lodge manager for distribution, or given directly to the individual staff members.

SPECIAL REQUESTS
Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge prides itself on its personalised services. Please let us know if you have any special requests, interests, dietary requirements, allergies or medical conditions.

PHILANTHROPY PROJECTS
Local communities
Makanyane Safari Lodge actively supports the local communities in the area. The majority of our staff are Tswana people from the local communities, providing employment and advancement opportunities and an exciting and varied livelihood.
Guests at the lodge can actively participate, either financially or practically, in assisting impoverished local communities, thereby also supporting the Madikwe Game Reserve. The Makanyane Children’s Tree-planting Campaign is part of our programme where children and their parents are involved in planting saplings in the reserve.

LUXURY, NATURALLY
Sanctuary Retreats was born in Africa with the launch of our first luxury safari camp, Sanctuary Olonana, in Kenya, in 1999. Today, the Sanctuary Retreats portfolio of luxury safari lodges and expedition ships brings a much wider choice of our boutique adventure than ever before – but our standards remain the same. We promise adventure, enchantment and ‘Luxury, naturally’, all delivered with a quiet, understated charm and understanding of place