Tula Retreat

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Tented Camp

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Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.

Breakage Deposit

A refundable breakage deposit of R1000 is payable directly to the property.

House Rules

Self-catering meal kits can be ordered and collected in Calitzdorp town on your way to Tula.

Regrettably no children under 12.

Pets are not allowed.

Parties are not permitted, as well as no unregistered guests are allowed. All guests are required to sign an indemnity form upon arrival.

Only braai in the braai pit in the outdoor kitchen area. Do not make a fire/braai on the deck of the tent or anywhere in the tent area. Additional wood and firelighters come at an additional cost.

No smoking, candles, or cooking are allowed inside the tent. All cooking at the outside kitchen area. Eating or drinking in bed is prohibited.

Don’t leave the tent open while unattended.

Be mindful of water usage. The Karoo is a dry area. We have to be water-conscious. Only use biodegradable products provided; the grey water feeds to trees. Only use the portable washing rail to hang towels and clothes on. Do not hang it on the deck’s chain rail, as the rust will stain it.

Put used towels in the laundry basket. Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages exceeding the security deposit. Do not drag furniture around, as this will damage the floor and wooden deck. Please remove sand from your feet on the mat provided to avoid scratching the hot tub.

Try not to stack the pile of wood too high as it fire gets very hot, very quickly. Only put the lid of the hot tub on the aluminium area. Do not put it on the plastic side of the hot tub, as it will melt. A bin is provided at the hot tub to dispose of ashes. Do not throw ashes in the field.

Switch off the lights and any electronic devices in the outside kitchen area when you go down to the tent in the evening to prevent the solar power from running out / Wi-Fi from going off. There is a double basin with hot water in the outside kitchen area (light the donkey for hot water if needed).

A canoe with seating for 2 is available for guests to use. Please inform staff should you wish to do so, and they will assist. Any damages will be for your account.

Boat cruises can be booked on arrival at an additional cost per person.

Staff are available between 08:00 and 18:00. Only contact staff in case of emergency after 18:00

Please note that access to the retreat is by boat only. There is parking for your vehicle behind a gate on the opposite side of the Calitzdorpdam at the Fish Eagle Private Resort, approximately 8km from the centre of Calitzdorp town on a gravel road. There is no reception at the parking area; therefore approximate arrival time needs to be confirmed beforehand, leaving enough time for a staff member to leave and meet you there. From there, you will be ferried via boat to your private tent, situated approximately 40m from the water's edge. For this reason, check-in is before 18:00 as guests cannot be collected by boat in the dark. It is important to bring enough snacks and food for your stay as there are no shops nearby. A staff member is available to take you to your vehicle if it’s urgent.

Cancellation Policy

More than 1 month before check-in	50%deposit refunded
More than 2 weeks before check-in	25%deposit refunded
Less than 2 weeks before check-in	0%deposit refunded