FACTSHEET CONTACT DETAILS Reservations: Nadine Ebrahim & Zeena Ponto Telephone: +27 (0) 21 4218433 E-mail: reservations@sundestinations.co.za Website: www.ndzuti.co.za Camp Managers: Bruce and Judy Meeser Marketing: Brett Thomson Email: brett@sundestinations.co.za Website: www.sundestinations.co.za
INTRODUCTION ndzuti Safari Camp is located deep in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and has traversing rights of over 3500 hectares either side of the Klaserie River. The views on the camps traverse are breathtaking and the reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Game Reserve. With only 4 en-suite, air-conditioned rooms, ndzuti camp offers an intimate safari experience. ndzuti Safari Camp is an affordable, familyfriendly camp offering a personalised, traditional safari experience. AT A GLANCE Intimate, personalized safari experience. There are only 4 rooms. Dine under the stars, around a campfire. Enjoy bush picnics. Big 5 game viewing and the opportunity to see the River Pride of lions. Relaxed atmosphere. ndzuti offers an affordable, authentic experience. Exclusive traversing rights over 3500 hectares either side of the Klaserie River. If you need to catch up on emails, there is WiFi. Easily accessible via Hoedspruit Airport and a daily shuttle from Johannesburg. FACILITIES Patio Swimming pool Boma area Outside bar Interactive kitchen area WiFi 4 en-suite bedrooms Air conditioning in each bedroom Central lounge area Dining area Manicured garden and lawn surrounding the lodge Lookout hide facing a water hole ACTIVITITIES Evening and morning game drives Optional bush walks Sundowners in the bush Bird watching Big 5 game viewing Watch elephants from the lookout hide at camp Picnics and bush dinners can be arranged on request Traditional bush style dining either under the trees or around the campfire
A TYPICAL DAY AT ndzuti SAFARI CAMP Below is an outline of a typical day while on safari. The schedule can be tailored to fit guests needs. The below is merely a guideline. 05h00 Wake-up call 05h30 Coffee and a light breakfast 06h00 Depart on morning game walk or game drive 09h00 to 10h00 Return to camp 11h00 Brunch 15h00 Tea and a light lunch 16h00 Depart on afternoon game drive and night drive 19h00 to 20h00 Return to camp and drinks at the bar 20h00 Dinner inside or around the campfire LOCATION ndzuti camp is located deep in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, next to the Klaserie River. It is located roughly 40 km from the Enkulu gate, which is 12 km from Hoedspruit airport. The reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Game Reserve. The ndzuti Safari Camp has exclusive traversing rights of over 3500 hectares either side of the Klaserie River. GPS co-ordinates for ndzuti Safari Camp: S 24 10' 22.0" E 31 11' 55.9" HOW TO GET THERE These are the options: 1. Self-drive to the camp. You will need to be aware of gate closure times and conservation fees. 2. Fly from Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town to Hoedspruit and then arrange a road transfer to the camp through our reservations office. 3. There is a daily shuttle service from Pretoria/Johannesburg/OR Tambo that departs approx 6am and arrives at the Bush Pub & Inn (pick up point) close to the Hoedspruit Airport at approx 12pm. From here you will be road transferred to ndzuti. These transfers can be booked through our reservations office. ROAD TRANSFER RATES Pick Up/Drop Off Points Hoedspruit Airport to camp (vice versa) O.R Tambo Airport to Bush Pub & Inn/ Timbavati Gate Bush Pub & Inn/ Timbavati Gate to Camp (vice versa) Transfer Cost 2015: 1 pax: R720 2 pax: R460 3 pax: R375 4 pax: R300 2016: 1 pax: R790 2 pax: R500 3 pax: R400 4 pax: R330 R750 2015: 1 pax: R720 2 pax: R360 3 pax: R275 4+ pax: R220 2016: 1 pax: R790 2 pax: R400 3 pax: R300 4+ pax: R240 Driving Time 60 min 6 hours Estimated Distance 40 km 500 km
RATES Season 1 January 31 July 2015 1 August 31 December 2015 1 January 31 December 2016 Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Rates are quoted in South African Rands. Rates are quoted per person sharing per night. Rates include government taxes where applicable. If taxes increase, we reserve the right to increase the rate accordingly. CHILDREN RATES Children under 12 pay 50% of the adult rate. Children 12 and over pay the full adult rate. CHILDREN POLICY Children age 5 years and over are accepted. FULL BOARD RATES INCLUDE All meals, game walks & drives; and teas & coffees. RATES EXCLUDE The Klaserie Conservation levy of R150 per person per stay (payable direct at the camp). Incheni Gate fee of R60 per vehicle if self-driving (payable direct at the Incheni Gate) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT No single supplement applies. Per person per night R2 150 R2 350 Full Camp per night R15 500 R2 350 R17 500 R17 500 GENERAL TRAVEL INFO Weather The average mean rainfall for the year is 350mm, with most rainfall occurring during mid-summer (November February). The rainfall generally occurs in the form of thunderstorms where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours. The mean average maximum temperatures range from 24.5 C in July to 31.5 C in January with the mean monthly minimum occurring in July at a temperature of 8.5 C. Wildlife During the dry season the vegetation is sparse and wildlife congregates around watering holes. During the wet season the vegetation is dense and wildlife is more dispersed. Expect to see the Big Five over the course of a 2-3 night stay. There is a resident pride of lions called the River Pride that is often spotted close to the banks of the Klaserie River. In addition to the Big Five animals that are regularly sighted include giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, bushbaby, mongoose, duiker and steenbok. You might also see wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Birds that are regularly seen are vultures, owls, bee-eaters, rollers, eagles, bustards, hornbills, starlings and shrikes.
GENERAL TRAVEL INFO Game Drive Vehicles On game drives you are able to get a lot closer to big game. Because it is a private reserve, rangers have permission to go off road. The animals are generally habituated to the vehicle. This means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables to you to get within five to 10 metres of the large animals and safely! All game drives are conducted in open 4 x 4 Toyota Land Cruisers or Land Rovers. What to Pack During the summer months the weather can be hot and sticky. You may want to bring a few outfits. Comfortable walking shoes Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock Cameras and binoculars Light, neutral coloured clothing Bathing suit Warm jackets essential in winter (May Oct) Beanie and gloves the mornings are cold during winter Malaria The Klaserie region is a low risk malaria area. It is best to consult your local Doctor for advice. Generally, the type of medication needed for the Kruger area is Malarone, Doxycycline or Melfloquine. Mosquitos are more prevalent in the wet, warmer season. Mosquito repellent and creams are also great preventative measures.