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Child Policy:
- 0 – 5 years old: accommodation and meals FREE of charge (per child) when sharing with adult(s).
- 6 – 12 years old: pay an extra person supplement fee (per child) when sharing with adult(s)
- 13 – 18 years old: pay an extra person supplement (per child) when sharing with adult(s)
- When a child 13 – 18 years old is sharing with one adult; the per person sharing rate will be applicable for both persons.
- Should children 13 – 18 years old require their own room, the single or per person sharing rate will be applicable.
ACCOMMODATION
PLATFORMS
The platforms offer very basic camping type accommodation.
Each unit consists of a wooden floor, a roof and is covered on three sides with 80% shade cloth. The front of the unit is open, but has a roll down shade cloth blind. We provide guests with single bunk beds and mattresses. Each unit also has its own hot water shower, toilet and basin.
No electricity is available, but generator power is available at per hour fee. Guests to provide their own bedding, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils like with camping. Braai facilities are available and braai wood is for sale.
3 Platforms (each sleeps up to 10 persons) | no electricity | single bunk beds & mattresses provided | self-catering | gas geyser, shower, basin, and flush toilet | braai facilities available (braai wood for sale) | generator power available at an hourly rate, on request
CAMPING / CARAVAN SITES
Camp sites are situated about 50m from the Kowie River.
Hot water showers, toilets and basins are available at the communal open air ablutions.
Braai facilities are available and braai wood is for sale.
Generator power is available on request at per hour fee, from a central point at the camping area.
8 Sites available | self-catering | braai facilities available (braai wood for sale) | hot showers and flush toilets available | generator power available at an hourly rate, on request
EAGLES NEST CABIN
Eagle’s Nest is a log cabin with panoramic views over the Kowie River. It features a double bed and two single beds in an open plan area with an equipped kitchenette and separate bathroom.
The cottage does not have electricity, but lights are battery operated and a gas fridge and gas stove are available. An old-fashioned donkey-boiler is used to make hot water for the shower. Self-catering accommodation.
Braai facilities are available on the deck overlooking the Kowie and braai wood, firelighters and matches are provided. All linen, cutlery and crockery provided.
Log cabin (sleeps up to 4 persons) | self-catering | breath-taking views | open plan | no electricity, TV or radio | paraffin lamps | small gas fridge and small gas stove, donkey to warm water
LODGE FARM HOUSE
The Lodge is a three-bedroom farmhouse with two en-suite bathrooms and the third bedroom has a separate bathroom.
Other features include a large, fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with TV and selected DSTV, a private swimming pool, two braai areas and a bon fire pit.
Braai wood, firelighters and matches provided. All linen, cutlery and crockery provided. Self-catering
accommodation. Ideal for a family getaway.
Farm house (sleeps up to 6/7 persons) | DVD player, mini Hi-Fi | 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en- suite) | private swimming pool | large kitchen with facilities | self-catering | TV (selected DSTV channels) | 2 braai areas and a bon fire pit
Situated along the Kowie River in Port Alfred, Mansfield Game Reserve lies nestled amongst 1000 acres of lush, undulating grassland and thornveld plateaus. Vegetation here is typical Eastern Cape sweetveld and bush, with the landscape and kloofs providing the ideal habitat for rare cycads, Sneezewood, Yellowwood, and Knobthorn trees, to name but a few.
We are on the R67, very well sign-posted 6 – 7km outside Port Alfred towards Bathurst / Grahamstown.
From Port Elizabeth (165km)
Get on the N2 Highway to Grahamstown. After 50 km, take the exit to Grahamstown and then after another 500 m, take the R72 exit to Port Alfred. At the T-junction turn right towards Port Alfred.
50 km on that road to Alexandria, then 25 km to Kenton-on-Sea, and 25 km to Port Alfred. Upon reaching Port Alfred, continue straight, follow the road to East London.
At the traffic lights, continue straight, over the bridge. Continue straight past the Royal Alfred Marina and continue towards East London.
Take the R67 for Grahamstown / Bathurst, sign posted on your left as leaving Port Alfred. Continue for approximately 6 – 7 km.
Mansfield Reserve is sign posted on your left.
From East London (145km)
Take the R72 direct to Port Alfred/Port Elizabeth. Pass the Fish River Sun. Pass Kleinemonde.
Upon reaching Port Alfred take the R67 to Grahamstown / Bathurst, sign posted on your right. Continue for approximately 6 – 7 km.
Mansfield Reserve is sign posted on your left.
6TH JANUARY 2016 – 16TH DECEMBER 2016
PLATFORMS
SINGLE 210.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 105.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (6 to 12 years old)
SINGLE 70.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 70.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (13 to 18 years old)
SINGLE 80.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 80.00 ZAR
CAMP / CARAVAN SITES
SINGLE 70.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 70.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (6 to 12 years old)
SINGLE 40.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 40.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (13 to 18 years old)
SINGLE 50.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 50.00 ZAR
EAGLES NEST CABIN
SINGLE 570.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 310.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (6 to 12 years old)
SINGLE 105.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 105.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (13 to 18 years old)
SINGLE 160.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 160.00 ZAR
LODGE FARM HOUSE
SINGLE 980.00 ZAR
580.00 ZAR (per person for 2 adults sharing)
380.00 ZAR (per person for 3 adults sharing)
280.00 ZAR (per person for 4 – 6 adults sharing)
Extra Person Supplement (6 to 12 years old)
SINGLE 130.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 130.00 ZAR
Extra Person Supplement (13 to 18 years old)
SINGLE 190.00 ZAR
PER PERSON 190.00 ZAR
RATES ARE PER NIGHT (SELF-CATERING}
Child Policy:
- 0 – 5 years old: accommodation and meals FREE of charge (per child) when sharing with adult(s).
- 6 – 12 years old: pay an extra person supplement fee (per child) when sharing with adult(s)
- 13 – 18 years old: pay an extra person supplement (per child) when sharing with adult(s)
- When a child 13 – 18 years old is sharing with one adult; the per person sharing rate will be applicable for both persons.
- Should children 13 – 18 years old require their own room, the single or per person sharing rate will be applicable.
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Mansfield offers beautiful picnic and braai/BBQ spots, overlooking the river and next to a children’s play area. Other activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching and game drives. Find a wide variety of game to view, including giraffe.