USEFUL INFORMATION

Malaria:

Many local people and some travellers do not take malaria prophylaxis, but most health professionals recommend you do. Consult your doctor or a specialist travel clinic for the latest advice concerning malaria prophylaxis, as it changes regularly.

Whether you take oral prophylaxis or not, always use mosquito repellent (available in each of the suites at Arathusa, as well as on game drives), wear long pants, closed shoes and light long-sleeved shirts at night, and sleep under a mosquito net in endemic areas (the anopheles mosquito, which carries malaria, operates almost exclusively after dark). It is advisable to avoid malarial areas if you are pregnant.

What To Take:

* Comfortable light clothing for summer months, including swimming costume.
* Very warm jacket for game drives during winter (very "chilly" conditions!).
* Walking shoes and socks
* Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen (the African sun is harsh for the unprotected body)
* Camera and plenty of film/ memory space.
* A good book...

Children

Arathusa Safari Lodge is strictly for visitors over the age of 12, unless the entire camp is booked exclusively.

Arrival And Departure Times

Check-in time is 12h00 and check-out time is 11h00.

Air conditioning

Each of the suites at Arathusa are air conditioned (necessary during the summer months). Similarly, they are heated on winter evenings.

Swimming Pool

Arathusa boasts an infinity swimming pool overlooking the natural lake.

Power Supply

220v A.C. current.

Tourism Levy

A mandatory tourism levy is included in the daily rate for accommodation.

VAT

VAT (Value Added Tax) is currently at 14% and is included in the price of most goods, services and hotel accommodation. 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.

For further information, visit www.taxrefunds.co.za.

Credit Cards

Master Card, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted as a means of payment at Arathusa.

Cheque Payments

Regretfully cheques are not accepted at the camp.