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Zingela Safari & River Company

Zingela Safari & River Company Tented accommodation

Contact Details

Name of hostsZingela Safari & River Company
Tel:+27 (0)36 354 7005
fax+27 (0)86 650 8950
Emailzingela@futurenet.co.za
Web: www.zingelasafaris.co.za

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Description

Zingela is a picturesque tented camp situated on the banks of the Tugela River in the heart of the Thukela Biosphere reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.

Whether you are with us for an adventure-filled holiday, conference or team building session, or just to relax in the special beauty of our area, the magic of Zingela assures you of a special and memorable stay.

Accommodation
Established in 1984, the stone and tented camp is tucked away on the banks of the mighty Tugela.

The sound of the water lulls you to sleep and the call of the mischievous Mocking Chat wakes you in the morning.

There is comfortable tented accommodation for 50 guests. Five of the tents are en-suite while the balance share three toilets and three showers.

We pride ourselves on first class campfire cuisine and most meals are served in front of the fire in our thatched boma or under the starts. The bar stocks a wide range of refreshments, but please let us know of any special requirements as there is no cafe around the corner!

Activities and Adventures:
There's plenty to do in and around Zingela. These include white water rafting, abseiling off the Tugela canyon, 4x4 trails and horseback riding. For those not interested in adventure activities, the camp is ideally suited for guided walks, game viewing, birding fishing or merely sitting in the shade of a thorn tree with a good book.

Special Functions:
Zingela must be one of the most romantic venues for a "wedding with a difference". Vows are exchanged under a sheltered arch on the banks of the river, while Zulu dancers sing a blessing to the couple.

The reception is a festive affair in the boma or under the stars. The candlelit honeymoon suite with its stunning views over the moonlit hills completes the dream.

Zingela has been the venue for many other festivities including 21'sts, 40th and 50th parties and anniversaries. All of these have been memorable events.

Rates

PRICELIST FAMILIES LEISURE 2008

PERIOD

LEISURE PER PERSON
1 day \ 1 night R650.00
2 days \ 1 night R900.00
2 days \ 2 nights R1, 300.00
3 days \ 2 nights R1, 500.00
3 days \ 3 nights R1, 900.00

Children under 14: half price
Pre-schoolers: R75.00 per day

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
  • Vat
  • Accommodation in our comfortable bush camps.
  • Hearty campfire meals.
  • Guided game walks.
  • Casual use of boats in front of camp.
  • Fishing. (catch & release)

EXTRAS

  • Transfers at R75 pp
  • Refreshments from the bar
  • Extra transportation and staff gratuities
  • The option of doing the adventure activities:
  • Abseiling: R150 pp
  • Rafting: R150 pp ( camp section)
  • Paintball: R150 pp
  • Horses or Quad bike: R250.00 for an outride.
PRICELIST FOR ADVENTURE PACKAGE

PERIOD

PER PERSON
1 day \ 1 night R850.00
2 days \ 1 night R1, 200.00
2 days \ 2 nights R1, 750.00
3 days \ 2 nights R1, 900.00
3 days \ 3 nights R2, 500.00

Children under 14: half price

INCLUDED IN THE PRI CE:
  • Vat
  • Accommodation in our romantic bush camps.
  • First class campfire cuisine.
  • Guided game walks.
  • Fishing (catch & release).
  • Zip sliding.
  • All Rafting equipment, life jackets and helmets (if water levels allow).
  • Abseiling and abseil equipment.
  • Land support vehicles.
EXTRAS
  • Transfers from Weenen & Return: R75.00 pp
  • Refreshments from the bar
  • Quad biking R250
PRICELIST FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE GROUPS SUMMER 2008

PERIOD

PER PERSON
1 day \ 1 night R900.00
2 days \ 1 night R1, 400.00
2 days \ 2 nights R1, 800.00
3 days \ 2 nights R2, 250.000
3 days \ 3 nights R2, 700.00
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
  • Exclusivity.
  • Vat.
  • Accommodation in our comfortable bush camps.
  • First class campfire cuisine.
  • Optional Teambuilding activities such as rafting and abseiling.
  • Fly-fishing.
  • Zip sliding.
  • Use of our 4x4 roads.
EXTRAS
  • Quad biking: R250.00 pp per outride
  • Horse Trail: R175.00 pp (min of an hour)
  • Paintball at R150.00

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Directions

From Durban: Try our new SMS facility: SMS the word zingela 1 to the number 34591 * Bypass the towns of Pietermaritzburg, Howick and Mooi River. * Approx 10 min after the Mooi River Toll look out for the Estcourt South turnoff. * Take this glide off and turn right. * You will cross the freeway over a bridge. * The road will take you past the Estcourt bacon factory and over the Bushman’s river. * Drive through the centre of Estcourt. * You will pass the old station on your left, the Nestle factory and a bunch of shops such as Ackermans and Jet. * Absa and the post office will also be on your left. * Keep going straight and you will soon find yourself leaving town on the Colenso Road. * Cross an insignificant little stream, go through the last set of robots and at the crest of the hill 200 metres or so on is the Weenen turnoff (R74). * Someone removed the oncoming sign so you have to twist your neck at 180 degrees to see it. * The turnoff is not far out of town at all so DON’T go to Frere or Colenso! Make your last cellphone call, as you will have no coverage until you reach Weenen. * From here on signage is good. You will have approx 20min travelling time to go. * Look out for Rhino as you travel slowly through the Game Reserve. * At the T. junction turn right unless you want to sightsee in Colenso. Check behind the cannas for fine-hungry traffic officers as you enter the little hamlet of Weenen. * At the Engen Garage turn left. The Zingela meeting place is the third house to your left (approx 400 meters down the road) and is signposted ‘ Zingela, Mark & Linda Calverley’ From Jhb \ Harrismith: SMS the word zingela 2 to the number 34591 * When descending Van Reenens Pass on the N3 look out for the R103 that leads to Ladysmith at the base of the pass just before the Tugela Toll Plaza. * You will go though a minor toll gate and then travel on a single lane tar road past Besters en route toward Ladysmith. * Bypass Ladysmith by turning right just before the town entrance and follow the signs indicating Colenso. * Colenso is apprpx a 20 min drive away. With Colenso on your left, the R103 will cross the mighty Tugela. * Take the R74 glide off to your left soon thereafter signposted Weenen, Muden, Greytown. The glide off is before you go under the bridge spanning the R103 The paint on the signs is quite faded so be careful not to overshoot it otherwise you will end up back on the N3. * Turn left at the top of the off ramp. Weenen is approx a 20 min drive away. Drive past the initial dwellings and farms until you see the Engen Garage. Turn left immediately after it. * We will meet you at the Weenen house……. It is the third house to your left (approx 400 meters down the road) and is signposted ‘Zingela, Mark & Linda Calverley’ Tips for Self Drivers: * It is essential for those who are self driving to check with the camp on current road and river crossing conditions. Cell phone reception is sporadic en-route. * You really don't want to spend the first half of your holiday camping in a hole in the Bloukrans or against a boulder on the stony hill.