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Access: Our parking area is locked from approximately 20h00 to around 07h30. If you wish to depart early or arrive a little later this has to be done by prior arrangement only. Arrival & Departure: Your room is ready for occupancy at 15h00 on day of arrival and has to be vacated latest by 10h00 on day of departure. Banks: Sabie has two banks (Standard & First National Bank) which will exchange money/traveller cheques. Please note that this might take some time in a small village and that the bank is charging commission. There are three ATM machines within 100 m walking distance from Villa Ticino. It is also possible to draw money with your EC-card (Maestrocard) from ATM machines. Banks are open from 09h00 to 15h30 on weekdays and 08h30 to 11h00 on Saturdays. The next American Express Exchange is at the Riverside Shopping Mall, Nelspruit approximately 50 kms from Sabie. There is another Exchange Bureau at the Crossing Shopping Complex in Nelspruit. Cell Phones/Handies: Vodacom, MTN and Cell-C signals are received in Sabie. It is also possible to purchase SIM-Cards to change the handy to a local network. Dinner: Please note that we do not serve dinner at all as Villa Ticino is within walking distance of six restaurants. Hiking: The best time in our area for hiking is during the months mid April to mid September as it is not too hot and we should not have afternoon thunderstorms. Laundry: We do not offer an in-house laundry service, but a Laundromat (closed Saturday afternoons and Sundays) is 30 meters away and will deliver your cleaned laundry to Villa Ticino. You just have to tell them that you are staying with us. Liquor: Villa Ticino is fully licensed and offers a small selection of drinks for resident guests at our honesty bar. Medical Assistance/Supply: Doctors’ room and pharmacies are within a short walk from Villa Ticino. A provincial hospital is also in Sabie. The medical supply and assistance in South Africa is on average very good. Other: Regret, strictly no pets and no self-catering or use of kitchen. Parking: Do not leave your car unattended when your doors and boot (trunk) is open for loading and/or unloading suitcases in any parking area. This is really an invitation to take the opportunity and is asking for trouble! Also do not leave anything visible in the car – rather take everything out or lock it in the boot. Petrol: South African petrol stations do in general not accept normal credit cards. Therefore please ensure that you have enough cash on hand for petrol. Safety: • Do not leave articles visible in the car and always lock your vehicle. • Avoid driving at night as animals crossing streets and road signs are not easily visible. • Avoid walking at night in deserted areas. Always ask somebody knowledgeable about safety in the area as it differs from town to town. Shopping: Most shops are opening up between 08h00 and 09h00 and are closing at 17h00. Bigger stores like the Spar are open longer partly from 07h00 to 19h00 but shorter on Sundays. Smoking: We request our guests to please refrain from smoking indoors as the whole house is a non-smoking area according to South African law which banned smoking in public places. Please note this includes guest bedrooms as well as bathrooms. Smoking is not permitted in enclosed public premises by law. Sunrise/Sunset: Sabie lies on the Eastern side of the country. Therefore the sun rises early and it gets dark early. October - April: around 4h30/around 19h00 May – September: around 6h30/around 17h30 South African Public Holidays Date Public Holiday 1 January New Years Day 21 March Human Rights' Day 27 April Freedom Day 1 May Workers' Day 16 June Youth Day 9 August National Woman's Day 24 September Heritage Day 16 December Day of Reconciliation 25 December Christmas Day 26 December Day of Good Will Easter Good Friday to Easter Monday  Should the public holiday fall onto a Sunday most of the time the following Monday will be declared a public holiday. During public holidays all post-offices, banks and government departments will be closed. Tipping/Gratuities: Tips/Gratuities are not included in the final bill, but are welcome for good service. In restaurants, tipping is 10-15% depending on service. For room cleaners it is R10-20 per day, R15,- per piece of luggage for porters and R2-5 for petrol attendants cleaning windows and filling up petrol. Toll Roads: Foreign credit cards are not accepted at tollgates. Therefore please ensure that you have sufficient cash on hand. Travel Insurance: Insurance for travelling is highly recommended. Travelling times Route from Sabie Travelling Time Johannesburg International Airport 4-5 hours Dullstroom 1½ hours Tzaneen 2½ hours Phabeni Gate (new gate to Kruger Park) 40 minutes Satara via Orpen Gate (Kruger Park) 4 hours Satara via Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger Park) 6 hours Olifants via Phalaborwa Gate (Kruger Park) 6 hours Olifants via Orpen Gate (Kruger Park) 6 hours Private Game Reserves bordering KNP min. 3 hours Jeppe’s Reef, Swaziland Border Post 2½ hours St. Lucia (not through Swaziland) 7-8 hours Natal Drakensberg (Bergville, Winterton) 7-8 hours Clarens/Golden Gate National Highlands Park 7-8 hours Sun City/Pilanesberg 6-7 hours This is just the driving time without breaks or sightseeing. For travelling in the Kruger National Park driving times includes game viewing, permitted speed limits as well as road conditions.           Abercron Residence Guest House & Self-Catering, Hermanus www.abercron-residence-hermanus.co.za  is a luxury Guesthouse with self-catering apartments situated directly above the Hermanus Golf Course and adjacent to Fernkloof Nature Reserve with magnificent and panoramic mountain and sea views. Avenues Guesthouse, Mossel Bay www.avenues-guesthouse.com Situated in the gateway to the Garden Route and above beautiful Mossel Bay, Avenues Guesthouse is a place of tranquillity with comfortable en-suite bedrooms, solar-heated pool and tranquil courtyard. Close to Mossel Bay Golf Course. Beaches, hiking trail, sightseeing spots, restaurants and shopping malls nearby. Secure parking. Internet access. German and English spoken. Bhangazi Lodge, St. Lucia www.bhangazi-lodge.com Bhangazi Lodge, St. Lucia is set in the scenic, tranquil St. Lucia town, surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO-World Heritage Site. Comfortable bedrooms, each with a private patio, have air-conditioning, TV, mosquito nets, fan, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Large swimming pool. Walk to restaurants and close to unspoilt beaches. TGCSA 4-Star Bed and Breakfast. Cape Winelands Guesthouse, Paarl www.roggeland.co.za Roggeland Country house is a Cape Winelands guest house situated in Paarl. Guesthouse Saxonia, Paradise Beach/Jeffreys Bay www.guesthouse-saxonia.com Guesthouse with self-catering apartment in South Africa directly situated at the pristine beach of Paradise Beach on the Indian Ocean. Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge, Balule Nature Reserve near Hoedspruit www.mohlabetsi.co.za Tony, Alma and their colleagues warmly welcome guests to their relaxing and friendly oasis in the bush. Our guides bring guests up close to nature on game drives and foot safaris and their experience and enthusiasm make these trips unforgettable. Comfortable thatched rondawels, with al fresco showers, are decorated in an African theme. Unwind during the heat of the day around a sparkling pool or in the shade of the lapa, under giant acacia trees. Romantic dinners under the stars. TGCSA: 4 star Lodge. Panorama Lodge , Kynsna www.panorama-lodge.com The Panorma Lodge in Knysna is situated on top of a hill in a quiet area. There are panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads and in the distance the Outeniqua Mountains. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in our Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse in Knysna, Western Cape, in the Heart of the Garden Route. St Lucia Wetlands Guest House, St Lucia www.stluciawetlands.com Your landmark in the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park. This elegant owner run home offers spacious air-conditioned bedrooms with large extra length beds, some bedrooms with private balconies. Other amenities include smoker’s patio, swimming pool, secure parking, credit card facilities, licensed bar and full English breakfast. Close to Restaurants. Hosts Hettie and Derick will welcome you with a refreshing beverage and orientation of the area. The Foresters Arms Hotel, The Kingdom of Swaziland www.forestersarms.co.za  The Foresters Arms Hotel, a short scenic drive from Mbabane, is situated in the beautiful malaria free Swaziland highlands. All en-suite bedrooms are tastefully decorated. There are outstanding views over the surrounding countryside and the colourful gardens. Lounge around the pool or relax in the sauna or spoil yourself with a wonderful nine-course dinner by candlelight. 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