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Training
Course fees
6
week course
The
fees for 2010 will be as follows: R23 000 for citizens and
residents of South Africa and other SADC countries. These are payable
in two parts; a non-refundable deposit of R5 000 on booking and the
outstanding balance of R18 000, no less than 28 days prior to the
start date of the course. The rates for international students will
be £2 000 sterling, a deposit of £500 sterling on booking
and the outstanding balance of £1 500 sterling becomes payable
no less than 28 days before the start of the course. A place on the
course will be reserved for the students once the deposit has been
received.
The
fees for 2011 will be as follows: R24 000 for citizens and
residents of South Africa and other SADC countries. These are payable
in two parts; a non-refundable deposit of R4 000 on booking and the
outstanding balance of R20 000, no less than 28 days prior to the
start date of the course. The rates for international students will
be £2 100 sterling, a deposit of £500 sterling on booking
and the outstanding balance of £1 600 sterling becomes payable
no less than 28 days before the start of the course. A place on the
course will be reserved for the students once the deposit has been
received.
Cancellation
fees are set at:
Less than 30 days prior: 20% of outstanding amount to be paid
Less than 14 days prior: 50% of outstanding amount to be paid
Less than 7 days prior: 100% of outstanding amount to be paid
Students
will be required to complete an Indemnity form and a Code of Conduct
form on arrival at the centre. Should students be under the age of
21, these documents will have to be completed by their parent/guardian.
These fees are subject to change.
Costs
include
All
course materials and related excursions, accommodation, FGASA registration,
first year membership subscription and one exam fee (to be taken during
the course), all meals, teas, coffees and cordials, comprehensive
public liability insurance cover, access to an extensive library and
all training facilities.
Costs
exclude
Transport
to and from the centre, personal toiletries, any medication and telephone
calls. There will be a charge of R200/person for transfers to and
from Phalaborwa airport if required. Should students wish to arrive
on the Sunday there will also be an additional charge of R150. There
will also be an additional charge of R500 for a FGASA practical evaluation
(R150 for FGASA moderation fees and R350 for my fee on a practical
evaluation) if this is required at the end of the course.
16 day
course
16 day course fees are set at R12905.00 VAT incl.
All conditions are the same as above except that there are no FGASA
related costs since these are not part of this course.
Cancellation fees are the same as for the 6 week course.
School
Education programme rates
Bush
Awareness days:
R40/child.
We can cater for between 8 and 16 children maximum, A minimum of 8
children are required before we will run this activity. There must
be at least 1 adult/8 children at no extra charge
Teacher
run Environmental days at Antares Training Centre
Teacher
run days:-
R50/child.
Curriculum
Based Environmental overnight stay at Antares Training Centre
Curriculum
Based Environmental Days:-
R75/child. With every 16 children 2 adults go free. Otherwise R20/Adult
Overnight
(2 Days) trips:-
We can accommodate a maximum of 18 people (16 children and 2 adult)
R200/child. With every 10 children, 2 adults go free. Otherwise R60/Adult
Accommodation
rates
Single-
R200/person/night
Double-
R150/person/night (Single supplement R275/night)
Twin-
R150/person/night (Single supplement R275/night)
Family
room (4 singles)- R700/night
Children
under 6 pay 50%, children under 3 are free
A
non-refundable deposit of 20% is required on all confirmed bookings.
The balance is payable 7 days before you arrive.
Cancellation
fees are set at:
Less than 21 days prior: 20% of outstanding amount to be paid
Less than 14 days prior: 50% of outstanding amount to be paid
Less than 7 days prior: 100% of outstanding amount to be paid
Package
rates
You can also choose from 3 different
packages and book your accommodation and a range of activities in
advance and make a saving.
Package #1
Book 2 adults for 2 nights in twin or double room. Included are 1
game drive, 1 game walk and 1 Pel's walk. The total value for this
would normally be R1840. The package rate is R1540, a saving of R300.
Package #2
Book 2 adults for 2 nights in twin or double room. Included are 2
game drives, and 1 Pel's walk. The total value for this would normally
be R1900. The package rate is R1600, a saving of R300.
Package #3
Book 2 adults for 2 nights in twin or double room. Included are 1
game drive, 1 sleep out and 1 Pel's walk. The total value for this
would normally be R2500. The package rate is R2100, a saving of R400.
Additional
activities
The
following additional activities are available on request. Please take
note of age limits and minimum people required before requesting a
booking.
Morning
or Afternoon game drives.
There
are no age limits on these activities. A maximum of 9 people can be
taken on the vehicle, but 7 would be more comfortable, a minimum of
4 people is required. The cost for this activity is R200/person.
Experience
the bush from the back of an open land rover. There are opportunities
to come close to some of the larger animal species found on the reserve.
Elephant are encountered on a regular basis as to are other animals
such as wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and kudu. Enjoy a sundowner on
the banks of the Olifants River during the afternoon game drive and
have the chance to drive home again in the dark looking for the rare
nocturnal game with a spotlight.
Morning
game walk
Participants
must be 12 years or older. A minimum of 3 is required and a maximum
of 8 people per walk. The cost for this activity is R175/person.
Get
rid of those comfort zones and put yourself on a par with the animals
around you. Learn about the dung beetles and other insects, the trees
and how traditional uses can benefit us, track down an elephant or
simply enjoy a morning stroll listening to the birds waking up.
Pel's
Fishing Owl walk
Participants
must be 12 years or older. A minimum of 1 is required and a maximum
of 6 people per walk. The cost for this activity is R250/person
This
activity is limited to 6 people plus the guide and is best done early
in the morning. Spend a couple of hours on the banks of the Olifants
River looking for this rare and elusive bird species. Balule has at
least 18 birds recorded along a 40km stretch of the Olifants River.
Sleep
out under the stars.
The
cost of this special adventure is R500/person. Participants must be
16 years or older. A minimum of 4 is required and a maximum of 8 people
per night.
This
is an unforgettable experience. Sleep out under the stars (no tents)
in the sole comfort of your sleeping bag and a fire to keep watch
by. Enjoy a basic traditional braai on the coals of the fire. An armed
guide will accompany you on this excursion. A minimum of 4 people
are required as you will need to take turns to keep watch while the
others sleep (if they can!). Elephants, Lions and hyenas often roam
the reserve which keeps this an exciting adventure.
Package
deal
The
cost of this special adventure is R700/person. Participants must be
16 years or older. A minimum of 4 is required and a maximum of 8 people
per night.
Combine
an evening drive, followed by the sleep out under the stars and then
go for an early morning walk to clear the cobwebs from your eyes.
There
are a number of other tours that can be booked through other operators
and details will be available at the centre.
Children under 12 pay 50% on all listed activities that
have no age restrictions.
All
rates quoted above are VAT inclusive.
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