Self Catering Camp Information Pack

Fully kitted kitchen

• Double electric oven
• 4 plate industrial gas stove
• Prep bowl
• Kitchen sink
• Pot sink
• Outdoor wash-up area for campers
• Cutting boards and knives
• Large bowls and jugs
• General cooking utensils
• Oven trays
• Pots in various sizes
• Crockery and cutlery available at an extra charge per camper
• Small chest freezer
• Double-door glass fridge
• Urn for teas and coffees

Total capacity: 120 campers

• 2 cottages with 3 bedrooms each, with 2 beds per room, plus private bathrooms and lounges
• 4 ladies’ bungalows with 12 beds each and en-suite bathrooms
• 4 gents’ bungalows with 12 beds each
• 1 safari tent with 10 beds
• 1 large ladies’ ablution block with 5 showers and 5 toilets
• 1 large gents’ ablution block with 5 showers, 3 toilets, and a urinal

• Large field with soccer goals and a volleyball net
• Trampoline
• Fire pit, with a bonfire prepared for your group
• Outdoor amphitheatre
• Large hall with tables and chairs
• Small hall / lounge with darts and a pool table
• Obstacle course
• Walks on the farm
• Guided hikes available at an added cost
• Ablution block with toilets and basins near the hall

Accommodation

• 30–44 campers: R220 per person per night
• 45–79 campers: R210 per person per night
• 80+ campers: R200 per person per night

Programme
Minimum 30 campers

• One day programme: R155 per person
• Half day programme: R120 per person

Meals
Minimum 30 campers / per meal

• 30–44 campers: R90
• 45–79 campers: R82
• 80+ campers: R78

Optional Extras

• Guided hike: R500

Accommodation

• 30–44 campers: R235 per person per night
• 45–79 campers: R220 per person per night
• 80+ campers: R210 per person per night

Programme
Minimum 30 campers

• One day programme: R165 per person
• Half day programme: R130 per person

Meals
Minimum 30 campers / per meal

• 30–44 campers: R97
• 45–79 campers: R88
• 80+ campers: R84

Optional Extras

• Guided hike: R540

Booking and payment procedures

• Bookings are only confirmed once a R5000 deposit has been paid
• An invoice for the remaining camp fees is then issued
• 50% of the total fee is due 30 days before camp
• The final balance is payable on arrival day

Cancellations

• The booking deposit is non-refundable
• If a camp is cancelled less than 3 months before arrival, the group is charged the minimum payment per night for the number of nights booked
• If a camp is cancelled within 30 days of arrival, the full camp fee is charged as per the invoice sent before camp
• Non-arrival campers are charged the full camp fee

Times

• Camp access begins from 3pm on arrival day
• A camp leader must arrive before 5pm to receive keys and briefing
• Late arrival after 5pm may result in an added fee
• Departure on a Sunday must be by 2pm
• If departure is on any other day of the week, departure must be by 11am, unless other arrangements have been made with management
• Staying later than allowed may result in an additional per-person day fee

Catering

• Cleaning the kitchen is the responsibility of the group
• The kitchen must be kept clean during camp and left clean on departure
• Groups must bring their own detergents, broom, mops, cloths, and related cleaning items

Ablution block

• • The ablution block must be kept neat and tidy
  • Wet floors can become slippery, so care is required
  • Groups must provide their own detergents, broom, mops, and cloths
  • Toilet paper is provided

Refuse

• Full bin bags must be placed in the refuse area above the top ablution block
• The door should be kept closed so animals do not get into the rubbish

Grounds rules

• Anyone found breaking camp rules may be fined
• Breakages that happen during camp will be charged
• Only one person may use the trampoline at a time
• Swimming in dams is not allowed unless a qualified lifeguard is on duty and flotation devices are in place
• This is a working farm, so campers must stay away from machinery and give way to farm vehicles
• Campers must pay attention to signage, especially where crops are sprayed and chemicals may be dangerous
• Cutting cane or other plants is not allowed
• Harassing animals is not allowed
• If using the firepit or braai area, campers must take the necessary safety precautions
• No pets, firearms, fireworks, motorbikes, quads, smoking, alcohol, or unreasonably loud music
• Quiet time is after 10pm

Servicing the camp

• The camp is handed over in a clean, ready-to-use state
• During camp, a staff member remains on duty but only empties bins around camp and cleans ablutions in the morning
• Kitchen bins and general cleanliness remain the campers’ responsibility
• A staff member will meet the group on arrival and again on departure to check that the camp is left in a satisfactory condition

Fire

• Fire extinguishers are available
• In the event of a fire, campers should be moved quickly to the volleyball court and camp management and the fire department must be alerted

Load shedding

• A generator is available for use during load shedding
• It only powers lights and is normally switched on from late afternoon until 9pm
• If the generator is needed after 9pm, an hourly charge applies
• Bringing torches is recommended