The Staff

Personalized service is assured at Karin's Camp. The staff can all communicate in English and the Lodge manageress has a working knowledge of Italian and German.

Rangers- our rangers are employed for their knowledge, love of the bush and ability to communicate with people. They are highly trained and conversant with all aspects of ecology and conservation.

Trackers- Our trackers are local North Sotho and Pedi men whose knowledge of the bush goes beyond their formal training and can only be described as an intuitive understanding of the bush and it's inhabitants.

Game Drives

Game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles in our private reserve. The 4 - wheel drive safari vehicles enable the rangers to leave the road and provide guests with up close viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities. Night drives, with the aid of powerful spotlights bring to life the bush and expose some of Africa's more secretive nocturnal animals.

Game Walks

Guests may choose a game walk to a game drive, we encourage all our guests to experience this option as it brings one into an even closer contact with nature. The client can decide on the length and duration of the game walk, anything from a strenuous 3- hour hike to a more leisurely 30-minute stroll, perhaps in conjunction with a game drive can be organized.

Meals

With prior notice our guests can choose from a variety of options, anything from early morning coffee or tea in bed, to breakfast in bed, bush breakfasts, bush dinners cooked over a fire. During summer breakfast and/or lunches are popular poolside on the wooden deck with its magnificent views.

Vat

VAT is currently 14% and included in the price of most goods and services. Foreign tourists qualify for a VAT refund on items purchased and taken out of the country upon departure. No VAT refund may be claimed on goods consumed or services rendered.

Transfers

Transfers by road or air can be organized to and from Karin's Camp, but are not included in the tariff.

Credit Cards

American Express, Diners Card, MasterCard and Visa Cards are gladly excepted at Karin's Camp.

Cheque Payments

Cheques are not accepted at Karin's Camp.

Climate

The climate over most of Southern Africa is temperate. The Northern Province where Karin's Camp is situated is an area of low average rainfall. Heavy thunderstorms of short duration in the late afternoon and evening may be experienced during the summer months (October - March).

Health & Medical Services

Karin's Camp is situated in a malaria free area. We have staff with First Aid training for minor incidents, in case of emergencies we are connected to a National Helicopter Medic-rescue Service. Medical services are of an exceptionally high standard in South Africa. It is advisable that all guests ensure that they have good Travel Insurance, including Medical Insurance, to cover all possible eventualities while travelling abroad.

Catering Requirements

Please inform the camp management of any special dietary requirements, special occasions, anniversaries or birthdays that would require adjustments to the menu. Prior notice would be preferable due to the relative isolation of Karin's Camp.

Drinking Water

All water in the camp is guaranteed perfectly safe for drinking. The water source at Karin's Camp is from a spring in the reserve of a quality that could be bottled commercially.

Housekeeping

Immaculate standards with linen changed daily. All linen, blankets and towels are made from 100% natural fibers, and our laundry uses only Ecologically sound products. A same day complementary laundry service is available to our clients.

Swimming Pool

Karin's Camp has a very beautiful pool set amongst a stunning rock formation, the large sundeck overlooks a water hole were guests can game watch while relaxing around the pool.

Sauna & Jacuzzi

For those guests visiting Karin's Camp in the winter months there is a sauna and large Jacuzzi with a 180-degree panoramic view.

Power Supply

220v A.C. current is available 24 hours a day.

Cellular Phone

Cellular phone reception is available on the Vodacom and MTN networks and for those guests with GSM facility.

Library

Karin's Camp has a modest collection of books covering a range of local topics. Ranging from ecological, political, anthropological through to general conservation.

Dress Code

Dress code is safari casual but a sweater may be required at anytime, whilst during the winter months (May to September) warm clothes including a windbreaker (anorak) are essential.

What to Take

• Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen/block.
• Cameras and binoculars.
• Summer: lightweight clothing, swimming costumes, warmer clothing for game drives.
• Winter: light clothing for day time, swimming costume for the warmer spells that occur during the winter season, very warm insulated jackets for game drives.

Directions - From Johannesburg International Airport to Karin's Camp

Take the R21 in the direction north - direction N1 north Pretoria/Polokwane, Exit the N1 at the Kranskop Tollgate direction Nylstroom (R5.00 in coins necessary) Proceed through Nylstroom on to Vaalwater. At Vaalwater turn left at the 4 way stop in the direction Melkrivier. Proceed 22km turn right onto the Sterkstroom road - sand road. Proceed 9.5km at T-junction turn left. Go 4.5km turn left at T-junction. Entrance is on the right 3.2km from here, look for white tree on the right hand side.