RATES 2019/ 2020/ 2021
ROOM RATES ADULT Rates per person per night sharing:
| TSOWA ROOM CATEGORY | 01 JUN 2019 - 31 OCT 2019 | 01 NOV 2019 - 19 DEC 2019 | 20 DEC 2019 - 10 JAN 2020 | 11 JAN 2020 - 31 MAY 2020 | 01 JUN 2020 - 31 OCT 2020 | 01 NOV 2020 - 19 DEC 2020 | 20 DEC 2020 - 10 JAN 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehru Tent | USD$ 440 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 440 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 460 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 460 |
| Honeymoon Tent | USD$ 440 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 440 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 460 | USD$ 380 | USD$ 460 |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: PLUS 30%
Rates include 4x4 transfers in an open game viewer vehicle from our private entrance to the Zambezi National Park, accommodation, all meals (brunch, high tea and dinner), teas and coffees, bottled water, soft drinks, house wines, sparkling wines, local beers and non-premium brand spirits, basic laundry, 1 game drive per day in the Zambezi National Park, game walks in the Zambezi National Park, sunset cruise, canoeing, guided island walks and 1 day trip to Victoria Falls (entrance fee to Rain Forest not included). All activities are weather dependent and subject to availability.
Rates exclude flights, park fees (per night), Victoria Falls Rain Forest entry fees and guided tour fees (if required), unspecified transfers, premium brand spirits, liquors, imported beers, non-house wines, items of a personal nature and gratuities. Fishing available subject to seasonality at additional charge.
CONSERVATION FEES
| 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zambezi National Park (per day) | Victoria Falls Rain Forest (per day) | Zambezi National Park (per day) | Victoria Falls Rain Forest (per day) | |
| Zimbabweans | ZB 25 | ZB 8 | ZB 25 | ZB 8 |
| SADC | USD$ 15 | USD$ 22 | USD$ 15 | USD$ 22 |
| Internationals | USD$ 15 | USD$ 30 | USD$ 15 | USD$ 30 |
| Private guide for tour of Victoria Falls (per person) | USD$ 25 | USD$ 25 | ||
| ZIMBABWE REGISTERED VEHICLE (FOR 5 DAYS) | ZB 15 | ZB 15 | ||
| SADC & FOREIGN REGISTERED VEHICLE (FOR 5 DAys) | USD$ 10 | USD$ 10 |
ISIBINDI COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION LEVY - USD$ 6 per person per night. Children 0- 3 years do not pay this levy.
This levy is applicable to all bookings made from 1 January 2020 for travel from 1 January 2020 onwards.
ACTIVITIES
| Minimum age 16 years | Minimum age 12 years |
|---|---|
| Canoeing & safari walks | Island walks, game drives, sundowner cruise, fishing, visit to Victoria Falls |
LONG STAY DISCOUNTS
| Valid at Tsowa Safari Island and in conjunction with any other Isibindi Africa Lodges | 5 Nights | 6 Nights | 7 Nights | 8+ Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Stay Discounts - Valid from 1 April 2019 | 5% | 7,5% | 10% | 12.5% |
CHILDREN’S POLICY we regret no children under the age of 12 years
| Adults | 12 - 16 Years | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ADULTS SHARING WITH 1 CHILD. EXTRA BED IN ADULTS’ ROOM. | ADULT RATE X 2 | 75% OF ADULT RATE |
| 1 ADULT SHARING WITH 2 CHILDREN (1ST CHILD PAYS ADULT RATE, 2ND CHILD PAYS 75% OF ADULT RATE) | ADULT RATE X 2 | 75% OF ADULT RATE |
| CHILDREN SHARING (1ST 2 CHILDREN PAY ADULT RATE, 3RD CHILD PAYS 75% OF ADULT RATE) RATE) | ADULT RATE X 2 | 75% OF ADULT RATE |
| Triples | 1 CHILD ON STRETCHER BED BETWEEN AGE OF 12 & 16 YEARS. CHILDREN OVER 16 YEARS MAY NOT BE ACCOMMODATED AS A TRIPLE SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS. |
LAND TRANSFERS
| Transfers quoted per person 1 way (min 2 pax) | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers Victoria Falls / Airport | |||
| Victoria Falls Town to Zambezi National Park (Tsowa entrance) | USD$ 15 | USD$ 17 | 20 min |
| Victoria Falls Airport to Zambezi National Park (Tsowa entrance) | USD$ 15 | USD$ 17 | 40 min |
| Kazungula Border to Zambezi National Park (Tsowa entrance) | USD$ 50 | USD$ 17 | 20 min |
| Victoria Falls to Hwange Safari Lodge / Hwange Main Camp / Miombo Camp | USD$ 90 | USD$ 100 | 2.5 hr |
BOOKING GUIDELINES
- Included are accommodation, all meals, local wines, spirits, beers and cold drinks, basic laundry, 1 game drive per day
- Guided game walks, guided island walks, canoeing and sunset cruise, 1 day trip to Victoria Falls and 4x4 transfer from private entrance of Zambezi National Park and boat transfer to the island
- Excluded are park fees, transfers to and from private entrance of Zambezi National Park, premium brand wines, spirits and beers, entrance fee to Victoria Falls National Park, tour guide in Victoria Falls and activities in Victoria Falls, gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Regret no children under 12 years accommodated at Tsowa Safari Island
- Children of 16 years and older cannot share a tent with 2 adults due to size of additional bed
- 4x4 transfers to be pre-arranged with reservations department
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings at all lodges over the Christmas holiday period must be for a minimum of 2 nights (15 December – 15 January) except for Thonga Beach Lodge which is a minimum of 3 nights. Tariffs include a SA tourism levy and are inclusive of VAT.
Provisional Bookings
- Provisional bookings made more than 3 months in advance, will be held for 7 days and then automatically released, unless otherwise authorised
- Provisional bookings made less than 3 months in advance, will only be held for 48 hours and then automatically released, unless otherwise authorised
- Should the above release times not be suitable, please feel free to contact us for alternate arrangements
- All bookings must be confirmed in writing
Confirmed Bookings
- We run small lodges in remote areas and cancellations, even of just two people, can greatly affect the operation of the lodge. Therefore we require full payment prior to guests arrival and strict adherence to our cancellation policy
- Please ensure that guests have adequate travel insurance to cover any cancellations or changes in travel arrangements
FIT Reservations
- We require written confirmation accepting our terms and conditions
- Full pre-payment is required 30 (thirty) days prior to clients date of arrival, unless alternative arrangements have been made
- We reserve the right to cancel the reservation should we not receive this payment timeously
- For package bookings we require 25% payment on confirmation and the balance 30 (thirty) days prior to travel
Cancellation Policy (Applicable to all confirmed reservations, except groups)
- We require written confirmation for all cancellations (e-mail or facsimile)
- Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
- All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure
Group Bookings & Isibindi Package Bookings
- The word ”group” applies to 8 or more full paying guests
- The Isibindi Package Booking means a booking for 1 or more persons staying for 5 or more nights at a selection of the Isibindi Africa Lodges
- A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm a group reservation or Isibindi Package
- Full Pre-payment is required 60 days prior to arrival
- We reserve the right to cancel the reservation should we not receive this deposit timeously
Cancellation Policy for Groups & Friends for Free February Special
- A 25% non-refundable deposit is payable on all confirmed group bookings
- Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 75% of the full accommodation charge
- Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
- All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure
Bank Charges
- All bank deposits are to be received free of any bank charges or commissions
- All credit card payments by agents for accommodation will have a 3% surcharge, except AMEX & DINERS which have a 5% surcharge
- Please note that only cash or credit cards are accepted at the lodges – strictly no debit cards!
Travel Insurance
It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance to cover themselves in the event of having to cover cancelled bookings.
VAT & Levies
Rates include VAT and SA Tourism Levy.
