Welcome to The Salt Mine: Caracal and Porcupine – 2 almost identical 2-bedroom houses on West Coast Private Game Reserve. Each sleeping 4 adults or 2 adults and up to 3 kids.
Room 1 in each house is furnished with a king bed while the 2nd bedroom in each house has 2 single beds, which can be made up as a king size bed. An additional mattress can be added into the 2nd bedroom for a third child (up to 12 years old). A high chair and travel cot can also be added, on request, for under 2s. All rooms have full ensuite bathrooms. Get cozy with your loved ones around the fire, either indoors by the free-standing fireplace or outdoors around the fire pit. Cook up a storm and dine by the outdoor braai area or relax stargazing in the outdoor wood-fired hot tub! There is no TV but there are games for all ages that are provided to help you slow down & unwind. Wifi at the house allows you to still stay connected with the outside world if you choose.
WILDLIFE
Please never approach any animal, as all our animals are wild. The electric fence around the houses ensures that the area around the houses is safe to walk around. Please note smaller animals may still venture in. Some are cute like scrub hares, but if you see a snake or a larger animal on the compound and don’t feel safe, please alert your host, as some species of snake may be venomous.
GREY WATER FILTRATION DAM
There is a small shallow dam between the houses, this is a natural filtration dam for grey water from the houses. This water is treated before it reaches the dam, however we would advise against (kids) wading into the water.
ELECTRICITY
The power system is run entirely on a solar system, please be aware that the use of high wattage implements you bring with you should be avoided, if unsure, please ask your host.
TOWELS
Bath Towels provided in bedrooms. Hot Tub towels can be found in a basket in the lounge. Upon checkout, please leave used towels on the floor.
FYNBOS AMENITIES
Throughout the house you will find various touches of Fynbos, with Fynbos Teas, Herbs and Soaps, please feel free to use throughout your stay, but please don’t take home any bottles.
FIREWOOD
You will find there is firewood provided at the braai and camp fire area, with fire starters and matches to get your started. If you run out, you can buy extra firewood and fire starters from your host.
GAS STOVE AND OVEN
The stove and oven are both gas. To ignite the fire, please use the firelighter provided (or long matches).
There is no microwave, air-fryer or blender.
HOUSE RULES
Check Out time: 10am
No self-drives on the reserve
No walking on reserve (i.e. outside of fenced area around the houses)
No pets
No littering
No smoking inside
Fire pit must be extinguished responsibly
Please do all dishes before leaving
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