Transvaal Herpetological Association End Year Function 2007

 Date:  Venue:  Costs:  RSVP: 23 – 25 November Diepdrift Safaris Near Warmbaths R400 per adult, R220 per child u/12 31 October 2007, Full payment required to secure the booking. Limited Space available. Contact

DIEPDRIFT SAFARIS - situated on a private game farm of 7000 hectares near Warmbaths on the Rooiberg / Thabazimbi road, approximately 1½ hours drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg. A real and relaxing bushveld retreat!! FAUNA & FLORA - Game on the farm includes 70 giraffe, 70 sables, eland, kudu, hartebeest, bles buck, zebra, impala, blue wilde beest, reed buck, hippo, water buck, cat species, gemsbok, duikers, warthogs and 21 different types of antelope species. Crocodile breeding centre on farm. 110 different indigenous trees are labelled and identified on the farm. Tree and bird lists are provided.

What Diepdrift Offers:  Game Viewing – book a game drive or drive on your own (map provided)  60 km dirt road for game viewing &  Mountain biking  Hiking – 4 trails  Swimming pool  Conference facility  Visit Cheetah breeding centre  Private accommodation  Meals on request

Accommodation  All camps and chalets are secluded and private, surrounded by dense bush and trees. Each with a very cosy and extraordinary boma with braai facilities and seating under huge fig trees.  All chalets are fully equipped. Bedding provided. Kitchens with microwaves and two refrigerators. All chalets are tastefully decorated.

 SWARTWITPENS CHALET: 10 persons. Five bed-rooms, 3 bathrooms. Lovely lounge & dining area.  ELAND CHALET: 10 persons. Five bed-rooms, 3 bathrooms. Lovely lounge & dining area.  HARTBEES GUEST HOUSE: 10 Persons. 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, kitchen, social area and lounge with stoep. Lapa and braai facilities.

Recommendations:  Bring own towels, water bottles, torches, first aid kit, mosquito repellent.  Hikers must provide own cutlery & crockery  Carrying of water a necessity  Keep gates closed at all times  Do not remove mattresses from chalets or huts  Do not litter  No pets allowed  No fires excepting at designated areas  Do not remove, disturb or damage any plants

 Please note that you will be responsible for your own meals and drinks with the exception of Saturday night, 24 th November  A braai will be held. Please bring your own alcoholic beverages.