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What’s included:
Accommodation on a full board basis, all beverages, laundry and all game
viewing activities including riding, walking, game drives and mountain
biking.
Not included:
Massages, clay pigeon and target shooting,
additional activities off the property, curio shop purchases and gratuities.
Meals:
We are able to cater for all dietary requirements,
but would require you to advise us in advance if you have allergies or special
needs. We are happy to prepare special children meals.
Facilities:
Ant’s Nest consists of the main house, which
has two double suites downstairs and two double suites upstairs, all with private
lounge areas. There are also two double suites, with private bathrooms and verandas
across the lawns.
Ant’s Hill consists of two privately situated honeymoon suites away from the main lodge with stunning
views, a family cottage that has two main bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and an extra loft room,
perfect for kids, as well as a private sitting room and veranda. Another luxurious twin/double bedroom
with a private veranda is located above the main lodge.
Recently opened is also our Worlds view cottage, this spacious cottage consist of one double and one
twin en suite bedrooms both which has access to the outside veranda and pool area. There are also large
covered and uncovered veranda areas with outdoor bath and showers .
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What to bring:
Sunglasses, sun cream, hat, swimming costume, neutral bush coloured clothing:
shorts, trousers, shirts, riding helmets and leather chaps with comfortable old
riding clothes (helmets are also available at the lodge) walking shoes or trainers.
We recommend a warm fleece/jacket throughout the year. Warmer clothing is recommended
for our winter months (see climate below). Binoculars, camera with plenty of spare
batteries or charger and memory cards. Personal medications. Light rain jacket (if
travelling in the rainy season).
Luggage: Please make sure to lock all of your bags when travelling
and to obtain travel insurance prior to departure. It is recommended that you travel
with a set of clothes and essential items in your carry-on bags in case of luggage
being lost.
Should you book a private charter flight please be aware that the luggage restrictions
are normally between 12-20kg and should be packed in soft bags.
Country Specific Information: Official Language: English,
Afrikaans and a variety of local African languages.
Climate:
Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill are located in the Waterberg region of the Limpopo province in
the northern part of South Africa. This beautiful area is malaria-free and at an altitude
of 4,500 feet above sea level offers a wonderful temperate climate and can be visited all
year round.
Summer (November to March) - the days can get quite warm (up to 28-32 degrees on average)
but it is a dry heat. We do get summer rainfall, normally in the form of thunder storms.
These rarely affect activities and are usually in the evening, however, the African climate
is still always unpredictable.
Autumn (April to May) - days can still be warm but the evenings cool down. Average day time
temperature 22-28 degrees. Evenings 10-15 degrees.
Winter (June to August) - days are warm (temperatures in the mid-twenties) evenings and
early mornings very cold with average early morning temperatures 5-12 degrees. It very
rarely rains at this time when the bush is golden and dry.
Spring (September, October) - days start getting hotter, evenings and mornings could still
be crisp but not as cold. A very slim chance of rain. On occasion we can get very hot days.
Medical: The whole area is malaria-free and since we have excellent local
doctors with one of the countries’ leading paediatricians living nearby, the Waterberg is
one of the safest places to visit in Africa. You will only need to ensure your tetanus
injections are up to date. Tick bite fever can be contracted from pepper ticks in the summer
months. This is easily treated ~ please consult us for symptoms. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ANYONE
VISITING US HAS FULL TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE.
Up-to-date Tetanus and Hepatitis injections are required for some countries, but recommended
for all.
Both Ant's Nest and Ant's Hill have a number of staff trained as First Responders, however
it is vital to have full travel and medical insurance for emergencies. Some hospitals and
air rescue may require up-front payment. Guests will be required to sign an indemnity before
going out on any of the activities.
Money: We accept all major currencies (USD, GBP, and Euro). If using U$D, please make sure to bring new notes as most countries do not accept old notes (with smaller heads). We accept credit cards, but only Visa and MasterCard, and please note that there is an additional 5% charge should you wish to pay with your card.
Electricity: We have large round-pin plugs with AC 220V voltage at all lodges. Plugs vary from country to country, so do travel with a set of adapters to ensure your ability to charge and use your appliances on safari.
Water: The water is safe to drink at both lodges, but if you would prefer bottled water the staff will be happy to accommodate your wishes. Please make sure to inform the lodge staff of any dietary requirements or allergies prior to travel.
Gratuities: Tipping is not required at any of the lodges, but if you feel the service was deserving of a tip we do have a guide line in the room information for you.
Game List: We usually find: white rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog, blue wildebeest, sable antelope, nyala, waterbuck, impala, red hartebeest, blesbok, kudu, the rare Livingstone eland, oryx, mountain reedbuck, bushbuck and nyala, steenbok, mongoose, springhare, chacma baboon, vervet monkey, duiker, black backed jackal, scrub hare, lesser bush baby, tree squirrel, rock hyraxes. We sometimes spot nocturnal species such as: leopard, carcal, aardvark, brown hyena, porcupine, bush pig, bat eared fox, stripped polecat, honey badger, serval cat, African civet, genets, wild cat and klipspringer. Please contact us for an up to date bird list.
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