EC Parks

ACCOMMODATION TARIFFS • NATURE RESERVES

Our accommodation ranges from luxurious lodges and renovated classic Cape-style farm homesteads to wooden chalets, bungalows, rustic cabins and hikers huts. Picnic and camping sites are available at selected reserves.

The tariffs listed below are valid until 31 March 2012.
Click here to download the Tariffs Guide and information for all the Nature Reserves for 2011/2012.

BAVIAANSKLOOF ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Bergplaas Mountain Trail Hut
12 persons max
Base Rate: 1-4 persons R220*
Off-peak Rate: R65/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: R75/person thereafter*

Doodsklip Campsite • 5 sites
6 persons max
Base Rate: 1-4 persons R220*
Off-peak Rate: R35/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: R40/person thereafter*

Komdomo Campsite • 22 sites
Hot water, flush toilets, washing facilities.
6 persons max per site
Plug points included
Base Rate: 1-4 persons R220*
Off-peak Rate: R45/person thereafter*
R20/child/night
Peak Season Rate: R50/person thereafter*
R20/child/night

Rooihoek Campsite • 6 sites
6 persons max
Base Rate: 1-4 persons R220*
Off-peak Rate: R35/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: R40/person thereafter*

Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming (at own risk)
Canoeing
Fishing at all sites (inland fishing license required)
Fishing at Smithskraal (for day visitors at own risk and conservation fees apply)
Hiking at Bergplaas (at own risk, day trails - day and overnight visitors)
Swimming (at own risk and conservation fees apply to day visitors) @ Smithskraal/Pete's Pools
Overnight hiking (designated routes only and on consultations with reserve manager) R40/adult and R20/child. This booking is at reserve level only.














*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

COMMANDO DRIFT ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

The Lake View Chalet
One 4-bed chalet, basic facilities, overlooking the dam.
4 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R420/night*
Peak Season Rate: R470/night*
Fish Eagle Stone Cabins
Three rustic cabins sleeping 2 persons max each.
Off-peak Rate: R200/night*
Peak Season Rate: R220/night*
Commando Hut
Stone and thatch rondavel, basic accommodation.
10 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R55/person/ night*
Peak Season Rate: R60/ person/ night*
Caravan Sites • 2 sites
Grassed, with electricity points, cold shower, flush toilet.
6 persons max
Off-peak Rate: R130/site/night*
Peak Season Rate: R150/site/ night*
Tent Campsite
No electricity plug points.
6 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R120/site/night*
Peak Season Rate: R140/site/ night*
Activities:
Fishing
Hiking
Boating: Nature Reserve's rules and conditions regarding boating will be applicable
Self game drive (at own risk)
Fishing: adult R20 child R10 (two rods/person)
Hiking: free
Boating: R10/boat (client's own boat)
Self game drive: conservation fees apply to day visitors



*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

DWESA ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Forest Chalets • 3 chalets
Fully serviced, self catering. Accommodates 4 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R530/chalet/ night*
Peak Season Rate: R600/ chalet/night*
Forest Chalets • 4 chalets
Fully serviced, self catering. Accommodates 2 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R270/chalet/ night*
Peak Season Rate: R300/ chalet/night*
2 persons max
Campsite • 20 sites
6 persons max per site.
Off-peak Rate: R200/site/night*
Peak Season Rate: R220/site/ night*
Activities
Self Game drive
Fishing
Swimming (at own risk)
Hiking (at own risk)
Self Game drive: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Fishing: permit at post office outside the reserve
Swimming: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Hiking: conservation fees apply to day visitors




*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

EAST LONDON COAST ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Double Mouth Campsite • 30 sites

Off-peak Rate
Camping Fees
incl plug points
6 persons max per site
R180/site/night
Peak Season Rate
Camping Fees
incl plug points
6 persons max per site
R220/site/night
Activities
Fishing
Swimming (at own risk)
Hiking (at own risk)
Fishing: permit at post office
Swimming: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Hiking: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

FORT FORDYCE ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Harris Hut
Self catering, sleeps 4 persons
Off-peak Rate: R450/night*
Peak Season Rate: R500/night*
Maqoma's Den
Self catering, outside bathroom, sleeps 4 persons max
Off-peak Rate: R450/night*
Peak Season Rate: R500/night*
Activities
Fishing
Hiking (at own risk)
Fishing: R30 per person
Hiking: Conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

GROENDAL NATURE RESERVE

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Groendal Campsites
6 campsites.
6 persons max per campsite.
Off-peak Rate: R35/person/night*
Peak Season Rate: R40/person/night*

Picnic sites
9 sites, ablution block
6 persons max
Off-peak Rate: R20/adult/night, R10/child/night*
Peak Season Rate: R20/adult/night, R10/child/night*

Activities:
Day and overnight hikes:
Lower Blindekloof Trail (marked): 16km, day excursion, 12 persons max
Upper Blindekloof Trail (unmarked): 32km, two day excursion, 12 persons max
The Dam Route (unmarked): 34km, two day excursion, 12 persons max
9 picnic sites (conservation fees apply)
Lapa (bookings necessary @ R120 for 1-10 persons paid at reserve)
Swimming at Lower Blindekloof at your own risk
Emerald Pool Hiking Trail - 32km, unmarked (conservation fees apply)
Hiking: at own risk and conservation fees apply to day visitors









*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

GREAT FISH RIVER ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Mbabala Lodge - 3 star grading
Redecorated old farm house, maximum 10 persons.
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R1040
R200/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 persons R1100
R220/person thereafter*

Nottingham Lodge
Restored settler farm house, accommodates 10 persons, 3 en-suite bedrooms
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R1040
R220/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 persons R1210
R260/person thereafter*

Mvubu Lodge
The lodge comprises 4 stone double en-suite units. Each unit has its own entrance, there is communal lounge, wooden deck, maximum 8 persons.
Base Rate: 1-2 persons R495/night
1-4 persons R990
Off-peak Rate: R1980/night*
Peak Season Rate: R2180/ night*

Mvubu Family Chalets • 6 chalets - 3 star grading
Comprises 6 double storey timber family units. Each unit accommodates 4 persons. Private braai area and deck.
Base rate: 1-2 person R385
Off-peak Rate: R730/chalet/ night*
Peak Season Rate: R840/ chalet/night*

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

HLULEKA

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Family Chalets • 7 Chalets - 3 star grading
Wooden Chalets.
4 persons max per chalet.
Off-peak Rate: 1 - 2 persons R600
R150/person or R75/child (under 12yrs) thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1 - 2 persons R700
R200/person or R100/child (under 12yrs) thereafter*

Activities
Swimming (at own risk)
Picnicing (at own risk)
Swimming: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Picnicing: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

MKHAMBATHI ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Riverside Lodge
Self catering, fully equipped,
accommodates 20 persons.

Off-peak Rate: 1-10 persons R1820
R180/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-10 persons R2060
R200/person thereafter*

Gwe Gwe Rondavels
6 self catering rondavels, next to the beach, 2 persons per rondavel.
Off-peak Rate: R300/rondavel/night*
Peak Season Rate: R340/rondavel/night*
Activities
Fishing
Swimming (at own risk)
Walking (at own risk)
Fishing: permit at post office
Swimming: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Walking: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

MPOFU ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Mpofu Lodge 3 Star
Restored farmhouse, 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite. Fully serviced. Housekeeper & chef in attendance by arrangement. Accommodates 10 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R1040
R200/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 persons R1100
R220/ person thereafter*

Ntloni Lodge 3 Star
Restored farmhouse. Fully serviced. Housekeeper & chef in attendance by arrangement. Accommodates 8 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R880
R200/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 persons R1010
R220/ person thereafter*

Activities
Self game drive (at own risk)
Conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)




ONGELUKSNEK NATURE RESERVE

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Gateway Lodge
3 bedrooms: 2x double, 6x single, 2x sleeper couch. Sleeps 12 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: 1-2 persons R500*
Peak Season Rate: 1-12 persons R500*
Bush Camp • 4 sites
1 x ablution facilities. 6 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R230/campsite per night*
Peak Season Rate: R120/campsite per night*
Activities
Hiking (at own risk)
Horseriding (prior arrangements to be made).
Hiking: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

OVISTON ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Komweer Lodge
Restored farmhouse, self catering, fully equipped and serviced, sleeps up to 9 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 person R480
R110/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate:1-4 person R550
R120/ person thereafter*
Apies Bay Cabin
Self catering, 4-bed stone cabin. Rustic, fitted with gas stove and fridge. 4 persons max
Off-peak Rate: R220/night*
Peak Season Rate: R250/night*
Ihodi Campsite • 3 sites
Three campsites, 4 persons per site max
Off-peak Rate: R30/person/night*
Peak Season Rate: R35/person/nightt*
Activities
Fishing
Fishing: permit at Free State post office only

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

SILAKA ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

15 Self-catering family chalets (3 Star)
2 double bedrooms each. Living area and fitted kitchen. Accommodates 4 persons per chalet max.
Base rate: 1-2 persons R450/night
Off-peak Rate: R790/chalet/night*
Peak Season Rate: R900/chalet/ night*
2 Self-catering family chalets (3 star)
1 bedroom each. Living area and fitted kitchen. Accommodates 2 persons per chalet max.
Off-peak Rate: R395/chalet/night*
Peak Season Rate: R450/chalet/night*
1 Self-catering family chalet (3 star)
1 bedrooom, living area, kitchen, bathroom. Linen is provided, cutlery and crockery is provided.
The chalet has a sea view. 6 persons max.
Base rate: 1-2 persons R450/night
Off peak rate R440 per night
Peak rate R500 per night
1 Self-catering family chalet
2 bedrooms, living area and fitted kitchen. Accommodates 6 persons max.
Base rate: 1-2 persons R450/night
Off-peak Rate: R1130/chalet/night*
Peak Season Rate: R1280/chalet/night*
Activities
Fishing
Swimming (at own risk)
Hiking (at own risk)
Fishing: permit at post office
Swimming: conservation fees apply to day visitors
Hiking: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)

THOMAS BAINES ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

1 Boys Wooden Dormitory
30 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R35/student R45/adult*
Peak Season Rate: R35/student R45/adult*
1 Girls Wooden Dormitory
30 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R35/student R45/adult*
Peak Season Rate: R35/student R45/adult*
2 Teachers Rooms
3 persons max per room.
Off-peak Rate: R45/adult*
Peak Season Rate: R45/adult*
Thomas Baines Campsites • 5 sites
6 persons per site max.
Off-peak Rate: R200/campsite*
Peak Season Rate: R220/campsite*
Activities
Canoeing: at own risk, liability form to be completed.
Hiking (at own risk)
Reserve's canoe: R100 refundable deposit upon return of undamaged canoe, R50/full day, R25/till midday
Hiking: conservation fees apply to day visitors

*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)


TSOLWANA ACCOMMODATION

Tariffs *April 2011 to March 2012

Tibet Park Lodge - 3 Star grading
Restored farmhouse, housekeeper and chef by arrangement. Accommodates 10 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 person R1080
thereafterR220/person*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 person R1080
R220/ person thereafter*

Tibet Flat + Lounge
1 x double bed and lounge in restored farmhouse. Housekeeper and chef by arrangement. 2 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R500/night*
Peak Season Rate: R550/night*
Tibet DB en-suite
1 x double bedroom, en-suite in restored farmhouse. Housekeeper and chef by arrangement. 2 persons max.
Off-peak Rate: R450/night*
Peak Season Rate: R500/night*
Otterford Lodge 3 Star
Restored farmhouse, housekeeper and chef in attendance by arrangement. Accommodates 10 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R880
R200/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 person R1010
R220/ person thereafter*

Indwe Lodge 3 Star
Restored farmhouse, own braai boma. Housekeeper and chef in attendance by arrangement. Accommodates 8 persons max
Off-peak Rate: 1-4 persons R880
R200/person thereafter*
Peak Season Rate: 1-4 person R1010
R220/ person thereafter*
Activities
Hiking (at own risk)
Self game drive (at own risk)
Conservation fees apply to day visitors
Conservation fees apply to day visitors


*2011 tariffs; effective from April 2011 (subject to change)