Check-In and Check-Out Times
Rooms may be occupied from 12.30 pm on the day of arrival. If possible, aim to arrive at the lodge around this time, as lunch is served at 1 pm, but if you don't think you can arrive by this time, you should aim to arrive by 3 pm at the very latest, or else you may miss the afternoon drive.
Rooms must please be vacated by 12 midday on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.
Published Rates Include
All meals, sundowner drinks, soft drinks and morning / afternoon game drives are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 8 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request. Gorah welcomes children of 8 years and older. Children up to the age of 15 are accommodated on luxury stretchers in their parents’ suite (maximum of two children per suite). Toys, board games and special menus are available on request. Parents are requested to ensure that their children’s participation in no way detracts from the experience of other guests. Because of the proximity of large numbers of wild and potentially dangerous animals, unruly or disruptive behaviour not only negatively affects the quality of game viewing for others, it can also seriously compromise guest safety. Children accommodated at Gorah are at all times the sole responsibility of their parents.
Other Useful Information
Please note that Gorah runs on solar power.
We would also like to recommend a few items that we suggest you take along:
Cotton clothing in neutral colours is recommended and keep whites to a minimum, as white attracts certain bugs at night. Shorts are ideal for walks and the warm midday periods. Dinner dress is casual. From October to April, in addition, a warm sweater is useful for the cooler morning and evening temperatures. From May to September, you will need a warm jacket for the very cold mornings and nights. Comfortable walking shoes, track shoes or boots are advisable if you want to go on a bush walk - otherwise sandals are ideal to wear at meals and within the lodge area.
Sun block / sun hat / sunglasses / lip balm are a good idea when out on game drives in the sun.
Insect repellent - Peaceful Sleep is a recommended brand which can be purchased in South Africa.
Cameras, binoculars and your favourite film - the lodge does sell all types of film so if you run out, it?s not serious, but prices may be high.
Video camera and a spare battery (batteries can be recharged in your room or at Reception).
It is customary to tip your guide and tracker when you leave, and also leave something for the housekeeping staff, especially if they have done an exceptional job of looking after you. What you leave is totally at your own discretion, but the Lodge Manager will generally give you a guideline if you ask him / her.
