Bushveld Bivouac

Important Information

Rates
Are per night and are subject to change without prior notice unless already paid.

Booking Terms
An industry-standard, non-refundable deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation. The balance is due 7 days prior to arrival. Should you opt to pay the deposit via EFT, this should be done within 12 hours of booking. If payment is not made within this time frame, we reserve the right to cancel the booking. Full payment will be due on booking confirmation in lieu of a deposit for bookings within 7 days of arrival.

Cancellation Policy
30 days: 50% cancellation charges of deposit. 21 days: 75% cancellation charges of deposit. 14 days: 100% cancellation charges of deposit.
7 days or less: 100% cancellation charges of total amount.
Should guests decide to depart early, nights not spent cannot be refunded.

Check-in Time: 2 pm – 6 pm
Check-in gate closes at 6 pm
Any late check-ins are subject to a fee of R500
Check-out Time: 10 am
Depending on departures and/or new arrivals, we will make every attempt to be flexible with Check-in and Check-out times, but can only confirm this 1 day prior to your arrival or departure. Please make any requests well in advance with us. Any late arrivals must be pre-arranged. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, please call the Duty Manager to arrange entry.
* Where possible, guests should make every effort to arrive before nightfall.
Kindly note
Bushveld Bivouac is a private property. We have a strict security policy and for security reasons we do not accept any outside visitors. ONLY booked and registered guests are permitted entry. Exceptions can only be made by pre-arrangement with the management.

Access
Access on the farm is via gravel roads. While compact two-wheel drive cars can access the various units under most conditions, in the event of heavy rain or any personal doubt we will happily provide a shuttle service to and from guest vehicles parked in our safe car port nearer the gate. Driving on the property (apart from Bushveld Bivouac farm vehicles) is STRICTLY ONLY permitted between the main entrance gate and your unit. We regret no quads allowed. Motorbikes must be left at our car port and transport to and from the camp will be provided.
Please note
There is a 20 kmp speed limit that must be strictly observed due to the presence of people and animals on the roads.

Cleaning/Servicing
Cleaning will be done around our existing cleaning schedule starting at 9 am unless otherwise requested. We will do our best to accommodate changes where possible.

Children
Children under 14 years old can be accommodated on camp beds in their parents’ tents on request based on IDs provided at the time of booking and at an extra charge of R200 per child per day. A maximum of two children (under 14 years of age) per tent can be accommodated.

Unfenced pools and raised decks
All our tents have unfenced pools and raised decks. Guests and children use both strictly at their own risk. Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by at least one capable adult at all times.

Pets
We regret no pets allowed.

Appliances
All our units rely 100% on solar power and thus no heating appliances may be used eg microwaves, toasters, coffee machines, hairdryers etc.

Smoking
Absolutely NO SMOKING inside please.

Fires
We live in a bush environment that becomes like a tinder box in the dry season. Please take care with fires, barbecues and cigarettes at all times. Cigarette butts must be appropriately disposed of and fires must never be left unattended. No collecting of fire wood. No fires allowed, except in braai facilities.

Recycling
Each unit is equipped with a recycling dustbin below the sink. In the interests of our planet, please separate your waste into the appropriate bins. Waste will be collected daily.

Drones
The use of drones is unfortunately not permitted in the interests of the privacy of other guests.

Parties
Our guests come here to experience the peace of the bush so please do not play loud music or disturb the peace in any way.

Hunting and shooting
Hunting and shooting are strictly forbidden as is the removal of any natural materials (eg plant life, rocks, bones, etc).

Damages
Please report missing items or breakages to the duty manager.

No walking at night
Large predators do occur in the area.

Walking during the day
Please walk on designated roads and trails only.
No feeding, approaching or catching animals
YOU ARE IN A WILDLIFE AREA AND ANIMALS MUST BE RESPECTED. DO NOT APPROACH – always stay calm, keeping your movements slow and quiet.

No littering
No fireworks
No trespassing on other tent sites
Particularly if they are occupied (we will be happy to escort you if you are interested in seeing all five sites).
Disclaimer - the management and staff and anyone else associated with Bushveld Bivouac (Pty) Ltd will not be held liable for any loss, damage, injury or illness incurred or suffered by any guests or any other person whilst on Bushveld

Bivouac premises.
Please be respectful of other guests and the resident animals at all times.