Accommodation, Facilities, Meals

The purpose build student centre is situated in close proximity to the main reserve on one of the management properties of the conservation department. General game including zebra and Kudu can be found along with buffalo on the property.

GAP Year Individuals & Specialised Groups

Ranger Field Guide Training

Room Configuration

Spacious twin bedded (2 single beds) room
Shared shower, toilet, basin bathroom facilities per room. Cupboard with study desk per person
Communal Safe per room

Communal Facilities

Swimming pool
Canteen dining area
Storage fridge
Lounge and entertainment area
Television with DVD and access to limited channel services
Computer with internet access on availability at cost
Telephone service making use of World Call Card system – can be purchased locally.

Room Configuration

Seven spacious tented accommodation sleeping 3 sharing with en-suite shower, toilet and wash basin facilities per tent. Cupboard storage space, desk and chair for study per person.

Communal Facilities

Main Building

Canteen dining room area
Communal fridge for storage of beverages or perishables
Communal Lounge and entertainment area with limited channel TV
Communal computer with internet access on availability (at own cost)
Communal telephone making use of World Call Card

Tented accommodation

Communal tent serving as a kitchen and study room
Communal television for educational purposes
Communal computer for educational purposes
Outdoor Boma area

Laundry
Laundry services are provided once a week. It is advised that no delicate or high value clothing is brought or handed in at the laundered

Food & Meals
Three meals are provided on a daily basis. Meals will either be served at the facility itself or taken as a pre-packed serving, depending on planned or as result of unscheduled activities. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for, if notified in advance.

Cooked breakfasts are served once weekly – generally Fridays.

There are no facilities to service Kosher or Halaal requirements but the supply of such meals can be serviced at extra cost, request and availability.

Meals are prepared with exposing participants to an array of local dishes in mind and are generally taken on a self-service basis with the option of juice, tea or coffee being available. Bottled still and spring water is available for purchase from local trading stores.

Example of Menu’s
Breakfast – cereal and toast, muesli & yoghurt, Muffins and toast, cooked breakfast
Lunch – sandwiches, wraps and potato salad, quiche and pasta salad, burgers and chips
Dinner – Macaroni and cheese with green salad, roasted chicken with vegetables, traditional meals like braai and potjie (local type of meal similar to stew)