Rates and Packages
RATES FROM JANUARY 2024 – DECEMBER 2025
| LUXURY SUITES | 11 Jan to 10 Dec 2024 | SA Resident Special (10 Jan to 30 Nov 2024) | 11 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per person sharing per night | R 4 950 | R 4 650 | R 5 100 |
| Single per night | R 7 475 | R 6 975 | R 7 650 |
| Per child 8 – 12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults | R 3 100 | R 2 900 | R 3 300 |
| HONEYMOON SUITES | 11 Jan to 10 Dec 2024 | SA Resident Special (10 Jan – 30 Nov 2024) *T&C Apply | 11 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per person sharing per night | R 5 300 | R 4 950 | R 5 500 |
| Single per night | R 7 950 | R 7 475 | R 8 250 |
| Per child 8 – 12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults | R 3 100 | R 2 900 | R 3 300 |
| EXCLUSIVE USE | 11 Jan to 10 Dec 2024 | SA Resident Special (10 Jan – 30 Nov 2024) *T&C Apply | 11 Dec 2024 to 10 Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Use (1 – 14 guests) | R 70 000 | R 65 000 | R 76 000 |
| Additional Adults: Per person per night | R 4 800 | R 4 200 | R 5 000 |
| Additional Children: Per child 2 – 7 years of age | R 2 400 | R 1 800 | R 2 800 |
| Additional Children: 8 – 12 years of age | R 3 000 | R 2 800 | R 3 200 |
SPECIAL OFFERS
AFRICAN ROMANCE – HONEYMOON SPECIAL Valid 01 January – 31 December 2024
Honeymoon couples staying 4 nights at Nambiti Plains Lodge will enjoy a fresh fruit basket on arrival, a private moon-lit dinner; romantic turndowns; scented bath; champagne on ice; chocolates for two. R 46 000 per couple.*
*rates apply when couples stay within 3 months of their wedding ceremony.
*rates apply when couples stay within 3 months of their wedding ceremony.
PLAINS LONG STAY PACKAGE – PAY 5 STAY 6 NIGHTS
Book and pay for a five-night stay and receive the next night complimentary! Valid for 1 January to 10 December 2024.*
*T&C apply. Not valid with other offers
*Please note that Nambiti Plains is not a fenced camp, therefore, we only accept children from 8 years of age, but we are happy to discuss exceptions.
*We regret that we are not a wheelchair friendly Lodge (quite a few steps and uneven surfaces). Please contact the Lodge before making a reservation when you experience walking difficulty.
360 Degree Tour
Take a Tour of Nambiti Plains Lodge
Want to know what to expect when you visit our Lodge? Take our 360 Degree tour to prepare you for the peace and tranquility that our luxury bush Lodge provides.
*Please note that Nambiti Plains is not a fenced camp, therefore, we only accept children from 8 years of age, but we are happy to discuss exceptions.
*We regret that we are not a wheelchair friendly Lodge (quite a few steps and uneven surfaces). Please contact the Lodge before making a reservation when you experience walking difficulty.
NAMBITI PLAINS ACTIVITIES
(All activities are subject to availability; prices are subject to change without prior notice)
Walking Safari (2-3 hour excursion, minimum 2 pax) – On request and subject to availability
Experience the Bush in a different way on foot. Learn how to track animals and identify spoor as well as observing the smaller things often overlooked on game drives.
Recommended for stays of 3 nights or longer. Can fit between morning and evening game drives. Bush Walks carry a minimum legal age of 16 years and any person over 65 years old should have a medical certificate of fitness.
R 950 per person
Bass Fishing (Fully tailor-made activity, 2½ hour, minimum 2 pax) – Daily
During the summer months, the dams and rivers are alive with a variety of Large‐Mouth Bass, Small‐Mouth Bass and Tilapia. Relax and take a break for an hour or two with a rod in one hand and beverage in the other and immerse yourself in the tranquillity and sounds of the bush. Fishing is on a catch‐and‐release basis. Available at any time of the day and can fit between morning and evening game drives.
Two drinks per person and snacks included.
R 300 per person
Bush Picnic (Fully tailor-made activity, minimum 2 pax) – Daily on request
Spectacular picnic somewhere in the Nambiti Bush. Includes open game viewer transfer through the reserve, bush picnic (either on the traditional way or with table and chairs), private chef and/or host. Recommended for stays of 3 nights or longer.
R 450 per person
Romantic Package (Fully tailor-made activity, minimum 2 pax) – Daily on request
Spoil your loved one with this romantic package. Includes romantic turn down with bubble bath, bottle of Method Cap Clasique on ice, special snacks and a private dinner on your deck under the stars. Recommended for stays of 3 nights or longer.
R 1 100 per couple
Night Drive (2-hour excursion, minimum 2 pax) – Daily on request
Experience the sights and sounds of the bush at night. You will have the opportunity to see
the more elusive nocturnal animals’ resident on the Nambiti Reserve such as porcupine,
large spotted genet, jackal, aardvark and the ever-elusive leopard. Recommended for stays
of 3 nights or longer.
R 850 per person
Star Gazing (Fully tailor-made activity, minimum 2 pax) – Daily on request
In the evening, after dinner, your guide will take the opportunity to discuss the night skies.
The Milky Way is a phenomenal sight on a clear night and the plethora of constellations such as Orion, Taurus the Bull, the Southern Cross, Scorpio and many others that will keep you in wonder.
R 650 per person
Battlefields Tours (Fully tailor-made activity, minimum 2 pax) – Daily
The war of the Zulu Kings and the British Empire took place in the hills surrounding Nambiti Game Reserve. An important part of the British / Boer history lies within the boundaries of Nambiti as the Battle of Elandslaagte took place around and on parts of the reserve.
If you wish to explore the battlefields of this momentous occasion for a day or even for a few days for a more detailed approach the opportunity is available.
- Tour 1 – Isandlwana and Rourkes Drift
- Tour 2 – Battle of Blood River and Talana
- Tour 3 – Ladysmith Siege, Battle of Colenso, Cemetry and Gun Hill and Spionkop
Join our well qualified Battlefields guide as he brings you into the story of unfolding events that occurred in various battles ranging in dates from the 1879 Anglo- Zulu wars to the 1899-1902 Anglo Boer Wars. These are full day tours with lunch in between and a fountain of information.
Recommended stay for the options below is a minimum 3 days ideally for full relaxation 4 days. Please note that with these options you do miss 2 game drives.
From R 2 000 per person / Full day tour
*Please note that Nambiti Plains is not a fenced camp, therefore, we only accept children from 8 years of age, but we are happy to discuss exceptions.
*We regret that we are not a wheelchair friendly Lodge (quite a few steps and uneven surfaces). Please contact the Lodge before making a reservation when you experience walking difficulty.
Contact us on or 071 680 4584 for enquiries or alternatively book here. Transfers can be arranged by the Lodge via an outsourced company. Please enquire about the rates.
INCLUDED
- Luxury accommodation with stunning bush views
- Welcome drinks and hand towels
- Arrival Gift
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and/or high tea, dinner)
- Safari Activities: Two game drives per day with a professional guide
- Snacks and refreshments on safari – minerals, local beers, House liquor and wine on the afternoon safaris
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, breakfast juices and water available all day
- Limited Drinks Package: A choice of one of the following drinks during lunch and dinner: a glass of house wine, a local beer or a soft drink
- Boma, bush breakfasts and bush dinners (weather permitted)
- WiFi throughout the Main Lodge and the Suites
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- 1% Tourism Levy & 15% VAT
EXCLUDED
- Transfers to and from the Reserve – this can be arranged though the Lodge at an additional cost
- Reserve conservation levy per person per day (R300.00 incl. VAT – subject to change)
- Additional Safari Activities: Walking Safaris, Night drives, Fishing and Star Gazing
- Alternative Activities outside the Reserve: Helicopter flips, Battlefield Tours and Drakensberg outings
- Private Picnics
- Romantic Private Champagne Dinner
- Curios and gratuities
- Mini bar items and additional beverages ordered at the bar such as Cellar wines, champagnes, soft drinks and all imported spirits and beers
- Limited laundry service available at additional charge
- Please enquire with regards to special events
NAMBITI PLAINS LODGE – GENERAL INFORMATION
- Nambiti Plains Lodge is situated in the Nambiti Game Reserve (Memorial Gate) and is roughly 3.5 hours from Durban and 4.5 hours from Johannesburg
- Nambiti Plains is a malaria-free area
- Recommended time of arrival is from 12h00 with check-in to the rooms from 14h00. Rooms are vacated between 10h00 and 10h30. Gates strictly open at 06h00 and close at 18h00
- When traveling take into account that game drives usually start at 15h30 on your day of arrival and that late arrivals could possibly result in missing your first game drive. Please check with the Lodge as game drive times may vary with the seasons.
- Lunch is usually served between 13h00 to 14h30 (times may change), however late arrivals can still enjoy a small High Tea.
- Please contact the Lodge when passing Ladysmith as to avoid a waiting period as the Lodge is situated a distance from the gate.
- Guests will be required to sign an indemnity form before arrival, sign in at the gate, then proceed with private vehicles to the undercover guest parking from where a guide will collect you in open safari vehicles and you will be driven to the lodge.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- We require 50% deposit 4 days from making the reservation in order to secure the booking.
- Full payment is required 30 days prior to the confirmed arrival date.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be made in writing and conditions of cancellation are as follows:
- Less than 14 days prior to confirmed arrival date = 100% cancellation fee
- 15 to 45 days prior to confirmed arrival date = 50% cancellation fee
- 46 or more days prior to confirmed arrival date = loss of 20% deposit
NAMBITI PLAINS LODGE – PAYMENT DETAILS
- Provisional bookings are held for 4 days before being released (see cancellation policy) – Nambiti Plains require a 50% deposit within this time to hold a booking.
- Full accommodation payment to be made 30 days prior to arrival.
- The Nambiti Reserve charge a conservation levy per person per night that will be added to the guests extras account and settled upon departure – this is a mandatory charge.
- All payments by agents/operators for accommodation to be made via electronic bank transfer.
- Rates are inclusive of 15% VAT and subject to change without prior notice.
- Guests are responsible for any bank charges that may be incurred for EFT Payments.
- International bank transfers for amounts totalling less than R25 000 will incur an additional +-R300 bank surcharge – amounts totalling more than R25 000 will incur a surcharge of 0.5% of the accommodation amount. This may vary from bank to bank and will be for your own account.
- Extras to be settled upon departure at the Lodge and may be settled by cash, Master or Visa card only. We do not accept Diners, American Express and Cheques.
* subject to availability, prices subject to change
Banking Details
Account Name: Desert Star Trading
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch code: 045626
Account type: Cheque
Account number: 042936403
VAT Number: 464 024 8581
International Bank Transfers
Account Name: Desert Star Trading
Bank: Standard Bank, PO Box 85, KwaZulu-Natal, 3600
51 Old Main Road, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Bank: Standard Bank, PO Box 85, KwaZulu-Natal, 3600
51 Old Main Road, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Account type: Cheque
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Account Number: 042936403
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Account Number: 042936403