RATES 2020 - 2022
ROOM RATES ADULT Rates per person per night sharing:
Please note all bookings are subject to an Isibindi Foundation Levy which is charged per night. This levy does not apply to children under 13.
| ISIBINDI AFRICA LODGES | ROOM CATEGORY | AUG 2020 - APR 2021 | MAY 2021 - JUL 2021 | AUG 2021 - APR 2022 | MAY 2022 - JUL 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THONGA BEACH LODGE | Deluxe ocean view room | R 7 220 | R 6 530 | R 7 580 | R 6 790 |
| THONGA BEACH LODGE | Ocean view room | R 6 500 | R 5 650 | R 6 830 | R 5 880 |
| THONGA BEACH LODGE | Forest room | R 5 620 | R 4 700 | R 5 900 | R 4 890 |
| THONGA BEACH LODGE | Family Forest room | R 5 620 | R 4 700 | R 5 900 | R 4 890 |
| KOSI FOREST LODGE | Forest room | R 3 370 | R 2 700 | R 3 580 | R 2 800 |
| KOSI FOREST LODGE | Family room | R 3 370 | R 2 700 | R 3 580 | R 2 800 |
| RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE | Honeymoon Villa | R 5 390 | R 4 820 | R 5 770 | R 5 010 |
| RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE | Luxury Bush Villa | R 4 880 | R 4 250 | R 5 230 | R 4 420 |
| RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE | Safari room | R 3 650 | R 2 980 | R 3 900 | R 3 100 |
| RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE | Safari family room | R 3 650 | R 2 980 | R 3 900 | R 3 100 |
| ISIBINDI AFRICA LODGES | 11 JAN 2021 - 31 MAY 2021 | 01 JUN 2021 - 31 OCT 2021 | 01 NOV 2021 - 19 DEC 2021 | 20 DEC 2021 - 10 JAN 2022 | 11 JAN 2022 - 31 MAY 2022 | 01 JUN 2022 - 31 OCT 2022 | 01 NOV 2022 - 19 DEC 2022 | 20 DEC 2022 - 10 JAN 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSOWA SAFARI ISLAND | USD$ 395 | USD$ 485 | USD$ 395 | USD$ 485 | USD$ 395 | USD$485 | USD$395 | USD$485 |
Single Supplement: Plus 30%
BOOKING GUIDELINES
- Included are accommodation, all meals, teas and certain guided activities
- Excluded are 4×4 transfers, park fees, drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature
- Children over 18 cannot share room with 2 adults due to size of extra beds
- Baby Sitters are available. 24 hours notice required
CHILDREN'S POLICY
Children sharing with adults 0-3 years: No charge
Children sharing with adults 4-12 years: 50% Of Adult Rate
Children sharing with adults 13-18 years: 75% Of Adult Rate
We regret no children under the age of 12 years at Tsowa Safari Island
CHILD POLICY FOR KOSI FOREST LODGE, THONGA BEACH LODGE & RHINO RIDGE SAFARI LODGE LUXURY BUSH VILLAS
| ADULTS | 0 - 3 Years | 4 - 12 Years | 13 - 18 YEARS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 adults sharing with 1 child. Extra bed in adults' room | Adult rate x 2 | No Charge | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
| 2 adults sharing with 2 children occupying both bedrooms of a Family Room at Thonga Beach Lodge | Adult rate x 2 | No Charge | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
| 1 adult sharing with 1 child older than 3 years | Adult rate | N/A | 75% of adult rate | 100% of adult rate |
| 1 adult sharing with 1 child younger than 3 years | Adult rate plus 30% | No Charge | n/a | n/a |
| 1 adult sharing with 2 children | Adult rate | No Charge | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
2 children sharing a Luxury Bush Villa at Rhino Ridge.
1 child must be 16 years or older.
1st child pays adult rate + 30%. 2nd child pays according to age.
CHILD POLICY FOR RHINO RIDGE SAFARI FAMILY ROOMS
| ADULTS | 0 - 3 Years | 4 - 12 Years | 13 - 18 YEARS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult sharing with 2 children occupying both bedrooms of a Family Safari Room | Adult rate plus 30% | 50% of adult rate | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
| 2 adults sharing with 2 children occupying both bedrooms of a Family Safari Room | Adult rate x 2 | 50% of adult rate | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
| 2 adults sharing with 3 children occupying both bedrooms of a Family Safari Room | Adult rate x 2 | No Charge | 50% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
PLEASE NOTE
- Children from 0 - 18 years only are charged child rates
Children of 19 years & over travelling with parents are charged adult rates - Additional person over 18 years cannot be accommodated in any rooms i.e
3 adults may not share a room. Additional children are accommodated on stretcher type bed or cot depending on age & requirements of child - Thonga Beach Lodge - can accommodate 1 additional child per room. 3 family suites are available. Max of 6 children under 8 years at any time
- Kosi Forest Lodge - cannot accommodate additional bed in any rooms. 2 family suites available
- Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge - can accommodate 1 additional child per Luxury Bush Villa. Family Safari Rooms available which accommodate 2 adults and minimum of 2 paying children and a maximum of 4 children. 3 children in one bedroom and 1 child sharing other bed room with 1 or 2 adults
| CHILDREN ON GAME DRIVES POLICY | |
|---|---|
| Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge | Children of 3 - 6 years will be accommodated on a kiddies drive from 10am - 12pm - no extra charge. They will be required to have a guardian adult of the parents choice within the group booked. Children 0 - 3 years may only go on game drives if a private vehicle is booked at additional cost. There are no afternoon/evening game drives for children 3 - 6 years. |
| TRIPLE POLICY - ADULTS | We regret that we are unable to accommodate any persons over 18 years old in any rooms / tents at any of the lodges. |
ISIBINDI STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
Minimum Stay Policy
- 2 night minimum stay from 15 December to 15 January at Kosi Forest Lodge
- 2 night minimum stay year round at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
- 3 night minimum stay from 15 December to 15 January at Thonga Beach Lodge
- 2 night minimum stay year round at Tsowa Safari Island
Provisional Bookings
- Provisional bookings made more than 3 months in advance, will be held for 7 days and then automatically released, unless otherwise authorised
- Provisional bookings made less than 3 months in advance, will only be held for 48 hours and then automatically released, unless otherwise authorised
- Should the above release times not be suitable, please feel free to contact us for alternate arrangements
- All bookings must be confirmed in writing
Confirmed Bookings
- We run small lodges in remote areas and cancellations, even of just two people, can greatly affect the operation of the lodge. Therefore we require full payment prior to guests arrival and strict adherence to our cancellation policy
- Please ensure that guests have adequate travel insurance to cover any cancellations or changes in travel arrangements
FIT Reservations
- We require written confirmation accepting our terms and conditions
- Full pre-payment is required 30 (thirty) days prior to clients date of arrival, unless alternative arrangements have been made
- We reserve the right to cancel the reservation should we not receive this payment timeously
- For package bookings we require 25% payment on confirmation and the balance 30 (thirty) days prior to travel
Cancellation Policy (Applicable to all confirmed reservations, except groups)
- We require written confirmation for all cancellations (e-mail or facsimile)
- Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
- All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure
Group Bookings & Isibindi Package Bookings
- The word ”group” applies to 8 or more full paying guests
- The Isibindi Package Booking means a booking for 1 or more persons staying for 5 or more nights at a selection of the Isibindi Africa Lodges
- A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm a group reservation or Isibindi Package
- Full Pre-payment is required 60 days prior to arrival
- We reserve the right to cancel the reservation should we not receive this deposit timeously
Cancellation Policy for Groups & Friends for Free February Special
- A 25% non-refundable deposit is payable on all confirmed group bookings
- Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 75% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
- All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure
Bank Charges
- All bank deposits are to be received free of any bank charges or commissions
- All credit card payments by agents for accommodation will have a 3% surcharge, except AMEX & DINERS which have a 5% surcharge
- Please note that only cash or credit cards are accepted at the lodges – strictly no debit cards!
Travel Insurance
It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance to cover themselves in the event of having to cover cancelled bookings
VAT & Levies
Rates include VAT and SA Tourism Levy
