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General Update – Cape Town City Water Update
As you will have heard, there is currently a high degree of sensitivity towards water consumption in this, one of the world's most iconic and celebrated cities. This issue is not unique to Cape Town. Our shared world is facing far-reaching negative impacts of Climate Change. This new global reality, currently manifesting itself in the worst drought in South Africa in almost a century, has severely challenged the city's water levels. As a result the city, and all of South Africa, has become more aware of the need to become more water wise. Even though South Africa's annual rains are only just a few weeks away, still it is vital that all South Africans play their part in protecting precious water resources.
As a visitor to South Africa, we are delighted that you have chosen to bring your holiday dreams to our shores. We fully respect, and are committed to, delivering the South African experience you have long looked forward to, and that our great nation is proud to bring to life for travellers from across the world. For this reason, all efforts are being made to ensure that today's water challenges have as little impact as possible on your enjoyment of your time in Cape Town. In addition to steps taken at municipality and industry level, our business has taken a number of proactive measures to carefully manage water consumption, while keeping experience excellence front and centre of our commitment to you. This includes creation of independent water sources, re-engineering of infrastructure, and other 'invisible' methods of reducing resource usage while sustaining guest enjoyment.
We are, however, aware that you may have genuine concerns around media coverage referring to daily water restrictions and the impact this may have on your visit. News around 'Day Zero' and the turning off of water supply will, naturally, have you questioning if you will be put in an uncomfortable, unsatisfied position. Please be reassured that water restrictions are not imposed on visitors to Cape Town. You will not be limited in any way to water supply. You will simply, and understandably, be requested to be conscious of your consumption as we, together, work through this period of exceptional drought impact and resulting daily water consideration. As indicated earlier, the annual rains are soon to begin, making the current situation an interim period of water control.
Should you, at any stage, have any questions regarding your travels to Cape Town, and/or how the city's water challenges may impact your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@thompsonsafrica.com.
Very importantly, we are extremely thankful for the huge efforts that Cape Town residents, businesses, officials, farmers and visitors have made in working together to reduce water consumption in the Cape Town area. As a result of these efforts and their resultant significant reduction in water consumption, ‘Day Zero’ has been further pushed out, now as far as July. Thankfully, as July falls comfortably within Cape Town’s annual rainy season, we are more optimistic than ever that a Day Zero will be averted all together.
General Update – Sun City Updates
The Cascades/Sun Central Skytrain station will be closed for maintenance purposes from Monday 19 February 2018 for 2 weeks. During this period, the Skytrain will only operate between the car park and Soho station. The Valley of Waves will close early (as per below) due to private functions:
16h00 on 22 February 2018
14h00 on 14 March 2018
14h00 on 19 March 2018
In addition, the Valley of Waves will be closed for annual maintenance from 28 May 2018 to 25 June 2018 (both days inclusive).
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Black Rhino Game Lodge, South Africa
Rate Amendment – Child Entry Fee rate which is listed
under inclusions has been changed |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Chobe Bush Lodge, Botswana
Rate Amendment – rates for Lunch, Lunch with 1 activity and Lunch
with 2 activities which are loaded as an extra has increased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Chobe Safari Lodge, Botswana
Rate Amendment – rates for Lunch, Lunch with 1 activity and Lunch
with 2 activities which are loaded as an extra has increased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Imbali Safari Lodge, South Africa
Amendment to child policy – children 8 years and older are now
welcomed at the property |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Jackalberry Lodge, South Africa
Rate amendment – rate increase children aged 6 to 11 years old
now pay per person sharing rate as well as the room occupancy
has changed to a maximum of 1 child |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Kwando Safaris – Kwando Lebala Camp, Botswana
Contracted 1 to 5 night rates are now available |
1 Apr 2018 to 31 Mar 2019 |
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve – Bush Lodge, South Africa
Rate Amendment – Guest Conservation Contribution has decreased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve – Earth Lodge, South Africa
Rate Amendment – Guest Conservation Contribution has decreased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve – Little Bush Camp,
South Africa
Rate Amendment – Guest Conservation Contribution has decreased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve – Selati Camp, South Africa
Rate Amendment –- Guest Conservation Contribution has decreased |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Serondella Game Lodge, South Africa
Rate amendment – rate increase children aged 6 to 11 years old
now pay per person sharing rate as well as the room occupancy
has changed to a maximum of 1 child |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
The Cape Milner, South Africa
Validity for a Stay 3 Pay 2 special offer has been changed |
1 Apr 2018 to 30 Sep 2018 |
Thornybush Game Lodge, South Africa
Rate amendment – rate increase children aged 6 to 11 years old
now pay per person sharing rate as well as the room occupancy
has changed to a maximum of 1 child |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Thornybush Monwana Lodge, South Africa
Rate amendment – rates have increased - children aged 6 to
11 years old now pay per person sharing rate as well as the room
occupancy has changed to a maximum of 1 child |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Thornybush Waterside Lodge, South Africa
Rate amendment – rate increase children aged 6 to 11 years old
now pay per person sharing rate as well as the room occupancy has
changed to a maximum of 1 child |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Kruger National Park – Pretoriuskop, South Africa
Rate amendment – rates have increased |
16 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Le Quartier Francais, South Africa
Petite Auberge Room configuration has been removed |
16 Feb 2018 to 30 Apr 2019 |
Nkomazi - Komati Tented Lodge, South Africa
New note regarding the Welcome Lounge Transfer has been added |
16 Feb 2018 to 30 Apr 2019 |
Simbavati Hill Top Camp, South Africa
Contract validity for rates have changed |
16 Feb 2018 to 31 Oct 2018 |
Simbavati River Lodge, South Africa |
16 Feb 2018 to 31 Oct 2018 |
Skukuza Airstrip to Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa
Rate amendment done for an extra titled Entrance Fees
(please ignore previous update regarding this service) |
16 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
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Colourful Manor Luxury Lodge & Conference Centre,
South Africa |
22 Feb 2018 to 20 Dec 2019 |
Cresta Rileys Hotel, Botswana |
21 Feb 2018 to 31 Dec 2018 |
Sugarbird Manor, South Africa |
1 May 2018 to 30 Apr 2019 |
Falaza Game Lodge & Spa, South Africa |
19 Feb 2018 to 31 Oct 2018 |
Home Madagascar The Residence, South Africa |
19 Feb 2018 to 31 Oct 2018 |
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Flexible Stay 4/Pay3 - Final Night
Stay Special 2018/19: Pay stay deals are subject to confirmation and availability from supplier at the time of booking.
Offer is applicable to FIT's only. Subject to availability.
Validity: 1 Apr 2018 to 31 Aug 2018
Flexible Stay 5/Pay 4 - Final Night
Stay Special 2018/19: Pay stay deals are subject to confirmation and availability from supplier at the time of booking.
Offer is applicable to FIT's only. Subject to availability.
Validity: 1 Sep 2018 to 30 Sep 2018, 7 Dec 2018 to 19 Dec 2018
Flexible Stay 4/Pay3 - Final Night
Stay Special 2018/19: Pay stay deals are subject to confirmation and availability from supplier at the time of booking.
Offer is applicable to FIT's only. Subject to availability.
Validity: 1 Apr 2018 to 31 Aug 2018
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