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1 & Dear friends, I was just wondering, do you still recall those wonderful sun drenched, lazy days of barefoot frolicking with the feel of warm soft dust between your toes, the tranquillity of the Bushveld, the trees, the birds, and the graceful impala? Would you recognise the smell of fresh, warm milk or even remember where to milk the cow? Don't you miss the sounds of the bleating sheep or the thrill of riding your sweaty steed, both of you equally exhilarated from your shared encounters with zebra, kudu and giraffe? When last did you feel the warm glow of a flickering campfire on your face as you sit and gaze aimlessly into those mesmerizing, dancing flames? Don't you miss the silence, the peace, the sensation of soaring freedom you get from looking out over the endless plains from your vantage point atop a secluded "koppie"? Do you remember how the Bushveld skies come ablaze each night with their star-studded jewels? Most people remain totally unaware that there is still a haven right at their fingertips where such fond memories can be rekindled, and this Bushveld paradise is me. SONDELA is the name I was given, and it means "Come Closer". Hook up the trailer, load up the kids, don't forget the wife and hit the big road North past Pretoria. A short 1½ hours after leaving the bustle of Johannesburg, there will be no mistaking the minute that you arrive on my doorstep. On my behalf, the Hoep Hoep will welcome you with his friendly call and the giraffe will bow their graceful necks in your honour. Take a deep breath and relax... I will show you a good time, like you have never had before! RESORT FACILITIES Restaurant & Bar. Farmyard Coffee Shop. General Dealer for basic necessities. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Game drives in the nature reserve. Horse rides. Bicycles for hire per day / hour. ATM at Farmyard. Credit card facilities at General Dealer. Piccinini's Bistro, Caravan Park and Reception. Activity programme. Wildlife Centre. Babysitting (at night only - please arrange 48 hours in advance). Farmyard. 4 x 4 obstacle course. Safe-keeping facility at Reception. Iketla Wellness & Spa Laundry service at extra cost. Guided Quad rides. DSTV at Maroela Lapa and Premier Lapa (at the Caravan Park). Dirt landing strip 820m. GPS coordinates: 24 54' 252" S 28 23' 886" E NB! Advance notice must be given for landing. Please send notification 72 hours prior to landing to info@sondela.com. Ensure confirmation of your notification is received prior to landing. Emergency telephone number:

COUNTRY HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE The butler-serviced Sondela Country House is set against the gentle backdrop of grassy Bushveld savannahs and is embraced by majestic trees and rolling green lawns.

2 COUNTRY HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE The butler-serviced Sondela Country House is set against the gentle backdrop of grassy Bushveld savannahs and is embraced by majestic trees and rolling green lawns. This stately, 5-Star boutique hotel is the proverbial diamond in the crown for Sondela Nature Reserve and its already versatile range of top class accommodation, leisure and conference facilities. Seven spacious bedrooms have been decorated with their own individual character that not only include luxuries such as carefully selected furnishings and fine linen, but also special features such as private outdoor showers or baths, whilst the honeymoon suite offers a secluded private garden and spa bath. Each room opens onto either a small secluded garden, or onto lovely manicured lawns, with views of the homestead fields. A sparkling heated pool is reserved for the exclusive use of guests to the Sondela Country House. Please note: Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed at the Country House. FULL BOARD Full Board rates include accommodation, three meals per day, teas, a game drive and visit to the Wildlife Centre. LOW SEASON Full Board sharing - R2865 Full Board single - R1825 HIGH SEASON Full Board sharing - R3530 Full Board single - R2568 BED & BREAKFAST Bed & Breakfast rates include accommodation and breakfast. LOW SEASON Bed & Breakfast sharing - R1715 Bed & Breakfast single - R1145 HIGH SEASON Bed & Breakfast sharing - R2386 Bed & Breakfast single - R1776 Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July June Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R200 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.

COUNTRY HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA PACKAGES Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July 2017-30 June 2018. Minimum stay - 2 nights.

A conservation fee of R200 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability.

3 COUNTRY HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA PACKAGES Terms and Conditions: Prices valid 1 July June Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. A conservation fee of R200 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Check-in time 15:00, check-out time 10:00. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Regrettably no children under 16 years of age allowed in the Country House. Terms and conditions apply.

4 SELF-CATERING CHALETS Our accommodation has been rated 4-Star self-catering by SATOUR and we are currently holders of the RCI Crown Award since Accommodation in our well appointed, self-catering chalets is available through rental, timeshare ownership or exchange, co-ownership or full ownership. Midweek Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends CHALETS 6 BED KAREE 2B/6 (All rates are per unit ) R1380 R2760 ACACIA 3B/6 MAROELA 2B/6 & loft R1550 R1550 R3100 R3100 MAKHATO BUSH LODGES Whether you're visiting these privately owned lodges for a weekend or a week, these beautiful fully equipped Makhato Bush Lodges will offer you everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. (All rates are per unit ) Midweek Holidays, Weekends and Long Weekends SML 6 BED 26,66,72,83,97,99 R1900 R3100 MAKHATO BUSH LODGES MED 6 BED 1,5,9,16,17,19,23,25, 30,31,58,69, 70,80,105,106, 111,120 R2130 R3450 LRGE 6 BED 11,96,101,102 R2300 R3680 SML 8 BED 33,75,87,88,89 R2420 R3800 MED 8 BED 7,27,29,37,42,49,76, 86,110 R2760 R4025 LRGE 8 BED 8,62,104,108 R2990 R4315 BOOKING CONDITIONS - CHALETS AND MAKHATO BUSH LODGES: Prices valid 1 July June A conservation fee of R200 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. Please bring your own swimming towels. A R200 key and breakage deposit is payable by credit card only. Units are serviced daily. MAXIMUM of 6 people per chalet and 8 people per Makhato Lodge, including children. Check in time 15:00, check out time 10:00. Prices subject to change without prior notice. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Terms and conditions apply. Self-catering (bring own food). Extra wood available at additional cost. DSTV CHANNELS AVAILABLE: M-Net M-Net Premier M-Net Comedy M-Net Family M-net Movie Action M-net Movies Romance M-Net Movies Drama SABC 1,2 & 3 etv Super Sport 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7

5 MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP R1090 for 4 people R1610 for 4 people R2185 for 4 people BOOKING CONDITIONS - MOSELESELE TENTED CAMP: Ÿ Prices valid 1 July June 2018 Ÿ Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long weekends, Holidays and Peak Season Ÿ Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. Ÿ Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only. Ÿ A conservation fee of R200 is payable per vehicle upon arrival. Ÿ Sellf-catering (bring own food). Ÿ Free tractor and wagon game drive for 4. TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP For rugged adventurers with 4x4 vehicles who like to be as close to nature as possible, our Tambuki campsite is the perfect option. This remote camp set around the base of a rock koppie, is strictly for the 4x4 camper. With its rustic appeal, Tambuki boasts an amazing open-air, hot water shower boma, flush toilets, and a magnificent central thatched lapa. Here you can pitch your tent and enjoy the sights of unspoilt nature around you. Climb the koppie for a sundowner and indulge in a sunset that will remain in your memories forever. MIDWEEK OUT OF SEASON ONLY WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PEAK SEASON & LONG WEEKENDS R360 per stand, R590 per stand, R720 per stand, BOOKING CONDITIONS - TAMBUKI 4X4 CAMP: Prices valid 1 July June Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. Key and breakage deposit payable by credit card only. Maximum stay - 3 weeks. Maximum 4 people per stand. A conservation fee of R60 is payable per stand. Check-in time 14:00, check-out time 11:00. NO EXTRA VEHICLES ALLOWED. Prices subject to change without prior notice. Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Terms and conditions apply.

6 CARAVAN PARK Our Caravan Park offers 89 demarcated standard stands, as well as 52 stands with private ablution facilities. All our stands have power and water points, as well as their own braai facilities. The Caravan Park is set around a spectacular thatched ablution block, which has been carefully designed to meet a camper's every need, including built-in baby baths, a family bathroom and a separate bathroom to accommodate wheelchair users. The stunning Premier Lapa houses the bar and entertainment area and offers DSTV, pool table, table tennis and darts. Other facilities at the Caravan Park include a swimming pool with built-in spa, kiddies pool, a traditional boma braai area and the one of a kind porta-potti flush. Campers are encouraged to take part in the resort s recreation programme and can also keep busy with activities such as game drives, guided walks, horse riding, boeresport, pool games, volleyball, visits to the Wildlife Centre and lots more. STANDARD STANDS: 4 PEOPLE PER STAND PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS: 6 PEOPLE PER STAND Midweek ONLY Weekends & School Holidays Peak Season, December Holidays & Long Weekends Midweek ONLY Weekends & School Holidays Peak Season, December Holidays & Long Weekends R360 per stand, R590 per stand, R720 per stand, R450 per stand, R710 per stand, R905 per stand, WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY PRIVATE ABLUTION STANDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST CARAVAN PARK CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES In Season Arrival Departure Arrival Departure 14:00 11:00 14:00 13:00 BOOKING CONDITIONS - CARAVAN PARK: Prices valid 1 July June Minimum stay - 2 nights. Subject to terms and conditions on Long Weekends, Holidays and Peak Season. Management reserves the right to change the minimum stay conditions. Maximum stay - 3 weeks. Free bag of wood and free bag of ice. Free tractor & wagon game drive for 4. Extra game drives available at minimal cost. Prices subject to change without prior notice. A conservation fee of R60 is payable per stand. Ÿ Subject to availability. 100% payment required within 48 hours of making the booking. Cancellation and amendment conditions apply. Terms and conditions apply. Ÿ Regular site 4 people included, additional cost for maximum 2 extra people per stand. Ÿ Private ablution site 6 people included. Ÿ Maximum 6 people per stand (private and regular site) Ÿ Vehicles 1 included. Ÿ Max. 2 vehicles per stand, additional cost for extra vehicle. EXTRA CHARGES: Extra vehicle Extra child Extra adult : R100 : R90 : R150

IKETLA WELLNESS & SPA Treatments Ÿ Nimue Facials Ÿ

Massages Ÿ Body Treatments Ÿ Manicure / Pedicure Ÿ Hydro

Ladies and Gents Lockers Ÿ Separate Ladies and Gents

7 IKETLA WELLNESS & SPA Treatments Ÿ Nimue Facials Ÿ Kalahari Facials Ÿ Lash and Brow Treatments Ÿ Waxing Ÿ Massages Ÿ Body Treatments Ÿ Manicure / Pedicure Ÿ Hydro Therapy Facilities Ÿ Kneipp Pool Ÿ Steam Room Ÿ Separate Ladies and Gents Lockers Ÿ Separate Ladies and Gents Toilets Tel: +27 (0) iketla@sondela.com CONFERENCING

8 DAY VISITORS In order to promote the privacy of resident guests, NO DAY VISITORS will be allowed on the Resort. PAYMENT: RESERVATION RULES The full cost of your reservation must be paid within 48 hours of making the booking. The deposit slip must be faxed to us in order to confirm your reservation. Failure to do this will result in the automatic cancellation of your provisional reservation. Should the reservation be made 48 hours or less prior to your arrival date, the full cost of your accommodation must still be paid prior to arrival and the deposit slip faxed to us. Should the deposit not be received in time, the reservation will be automatically cancelled. CANCELLATIONS (WRITTEN REQUEST NEEDED): A reservation which is cancelled or not taken up, is regarded as a cancellation and is subject to the following rules: For a cancellation made 31 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited; For a cancellation made days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited; For a cancellation made days prior to the arrival date, 75% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited; For a cancellation made 10 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, 100% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited. AMENDMENTS: Amendments to a reservation are made free of charge, with the following exceptions: Ÿ If arrival is postponed 10 days or less before the booked arrival date, or on the arrival date, 50% of the full reservation amount will be forfeited. Ÿ If the arrival date is postponed 30 days or less prior to the arrival date, or on the arrival date, and then cancelled at a later stage, the cancellation fees applicable at the time of the postponement will apply, should this amount be greater than the new cancellation fees. Ÿ Should visitors not arrive on the reserved date, the accommodation will be held until the following day, but the full reservation amount will be forfeited. Ÿ No credit will be given for any decrease in the number of people in your party. Should the number in your party increase, any additional charges related thereto must be paid in full prior to arrival. Ÿ For Caravan Park bookings, if the number of stands is decreased on the arrival date, the camping fees for the cancelled stands will be forfeited. NB: Please note that NO MOTORCYCLES are allowed on the Lodge NEARBY FACILITIES Casino : 59km - Carousel Fishing : 17km - Warmbaths Dam Golf : 36km - Koro Creek Golf Club 33km - Elements 58km - Zebula Golf Estate Medical Facilities : 11km - Warmbaths Nearest Supermarket : 11km - Warmbaths Nearest Town : 11km - Warmbaths Sailing / Boating : 17km - Warmbaths Dam Ÿ Adventures with Elephants : 55km - Zebula Country Club Ÿ Crocodile Farm : 24km - Thaba Kwena Ÿ Cable Ski Dam : 12km - Forever Resorts Ÿ Big 5 : 60km - Mabula Game Lodge Ÿ Wild Dog & Cheetah Sanctuary : 67km - De Wildt Shingwedzi Ÿ Zipline Adventures : 24km Distances are approximate and from Sondela s Main Gate.

9 DIRECTIONS AND MAP N1 To Polokwane (Pietersburg) Toll Gate (Kranskop) Main Gate Co-ordinates: S ' E ' To Bela-Bela 1,5km R516 Bela-Bela / Settlers Off-ramp (Exit 238) Toll Gate (Carousel Plaza) Toll Gate (Pumulani) PRETORIA N1 JOHANNESBURG FROM GAUTENG Take the N1 North to Polokwane/Pietersburg. (N1 is a Toll Road). Continue on the N1 past Pretoria and the Carousel. Take the Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn right towards Settlers. Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side. FROM POLOKWANE Take the N1 South to Pretoria / Gauteng. (N1 is a Toll Road). Continue on the N1 past the Kranskop Toll Plaza. Take the 1st Bela-Bela / Settlers off-ramp (Exit 238) and turn left towards Settlers. Continue on this road for 1.5km until you reach our Main Gate on the left hand side. CONTACT DETAILS: Tel: +27 (14) / +27 (14) info@sondela.com POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 22 Bela-Bela 0480

ENTABENI SAFARI CONSERVANCY

ENTABENI SAFARI CONSERVANCY ACCOMMODATION FACT SHEET Entabeni Safari Conservancy, rightfully dubbed The Place of the Mountain, is situated in the World Heritage Waterberg Biosphere. this 22 000 hectare