Rates & Booking

What the trail costs

The Rooiberg Wander is priced per group, not per person. One flat rate buys exclusive use of the whole reserve for up to ten guests (optional two extra by special arrangement), with VAT and all conservation levies included.

Launch offer

The Rooiberg Wander launches on 1 October 2026. Book a Launch Phase departure and save 50% on the rates below.

Rates

SA Residents

Launch offer · 50% off

R30,000 per group

Normally R60,000

incl. VAT (15%) & conservation levies · up to 10 guests

Flat rate for exclusive use by up to 10 guests (optional two extra by special arrangement). Includes all conservation levies.

Includes R3,913 VAT.

Foreign Nationals

Launch offer · 50% off

R36,000 per group

Normally R72,000

incl. VAT (15%) & conservation levies · up to 10 guests

A 20% premium on the resident rate to cover additional conservation levies. Exclusive use by up to 10 guests (optional two extra by special arrangement). Includes all conservation levies. The Foreign National premium is pro-rated for groups comprising a mix of Foreign Nationals and Residents.

Includes R4,696 VAT.

Prices are in South African Rand and include VAT at 15%. A valid tax invoice is issued on confirmation of payment.

Included in the price

  • Exclusive use of the reserve and all three safari lodges (up to 10 guests; optional two extra by special arrangement)
  • Two qualified, armed trail guides throughout
  • Daily transport of your baggage and provisions between camps
  • Camp assistants for cleaning, kitchen prep and the barbeque
  • All reserve conservation levies
  • VAT at 15%

What to arrange yourself

  • All food and beverages (the trail is self-catered)
  • Travel to and from Rotavi Lodge
  • Personal travel insurance

Booking the trail

Choose your start date and group size and pay securely by card. Your booking is confirmed once payment is received, and a tax invoice is issued with your receipt.

Start date (Day 1, arrival)

Residency

Estimated total: R60,000 per group Final total confirmed at checkout.

Exclusive use. One group at a time. Priced per trip regardless of group size.

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Cancellations & refunds

The Rooiberg Wander is booked as exclusive use of the whole trail for a single private group, with payment made in full at the time of booking. Because each booking reserves the entire trail, its guides and camp staff for your group alone, cancellations are subject to the schedule below. All cancellations must be made in writing and take effect on the date we receive them. “Arrival” means Day 1, the arrival day of your booked window.

Refund schedule by notice given before arrival
Notice before arrival Refund of total paid
60 or more days before arrival 90% refund (10% administration fee retained)
45 to 59 days before arrival 50% refund
30 to 44 days before arrival 25% refund
Fewer than 30 days before arrival, or no-show No refund
How refunds are paid
Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method via our payment provider, normally within 10 business days of confirmation. Payment-processing or bank charges, and any difference arising from foreign-exchange or international card fees, are not recoverable.
Changing your dates
You may transfer your booking to another available start date at no administration fee if you request the change 60 or more days before arrival, subject to availability. Requests made later are treated as a cancellation under the schedule above. Names within your group may be substituted at no charge up to 14 days before arrival.
If we cancel or reschedule
If we have to cancel or move your trail, for reasons such as guest or wildlife safety, fire, flood, access, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control, you will be offered a free transfer to another date or a full refund of monies paid to us. We are not liable for other costs you may incur, such as flights, accommodation, visas or travel insurance.
Force majeure
Neither party is liable for failure to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control. In such cases we will offer a transfer or a refund as set out above; we are not responsible for consequential travel costs.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for every guest, covering at least trip cancellation and curtailment, medical treatment and emergency evacuation, and personal belongings.
Safety and conduct
Because the trail operates in a Big 5 environment, guests must follow all instructions from the armed trail guides at all times, including the Two-Man Rule. Guests who place themselves or others at risk, or who materially breach safety instructions, may be removed from the trail without refund.
No-show and unused services
No refund is given for a no-show, late arrival, early departure, or any portion of the trail not used.
Prices and VAT
All prices and refunds are in South African Rand and are inclusive of VAT at 15%. A valid tax invoice is issued on confirmation of payment.
Your statutory rights
This policy is applied subject to the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. Nothing in it limits any right you may have under that Act.