Frequently Answered Questions
How many game drives are included in my rate?
Unlike other lodges, Oase offers unparalleled flexibility and encourages guests to step out of their comfort zones. While guests can enjoy as many game drives as they wish, we recommend starting the day with our interactive leopard tracking walks. These walks provide a unique opportunity to explore the bush on foot with extremely experienced leopard tracking specialist guides and understand the movements of the leopard population overnight. In the afternoons, guests can opt for traditional game drives or participate in a variety of other activities available at the lodge. After dinner, night game drives offer the chance to spot rarer wildlife such as aardvarks, porcupines, and African wild cats. Additionally, we offer moonlight game drives close to full moons, where lights-out conditions enhance the sensory experience, bringing the bush to life in a way that's rarely experienced. This immersive approach transforms guests from passive passengers into active participants in their safari adventure.
What is included in my rate?
You can find a full list of inclusions for the different rates on our web site here https://www.7starlodges.com/compare-oase-rate-inclusions
Are all activities included in my rate?
With the exception of Spa Treatments and Treetop Sleepout, all other activities are included as part of the all inclusive rate.
Are tours included in my rate?
No - tours are not included in your rate unless you have booked on a package with our reservations team.
What's the difference between an activity and a tour?
Activities are things that you can experience at Oase without leaving the property and are generally included in your rate (see above) and tours are experiences that are outside of Oase such as Hot Air Ballooning.
What is the best way to get to Oase?
Oase is located 10km north of Hoedspruit. There are daily flights direct from both Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS). Alternatively you can drive from JNB to Oase is about 5 and a half hours by following the N1 north to Polokwane and then the R71 east through Tzaneen and on to Gravelotte, then following the R526 to Mica and joining the R40 south towards Hoedpruit.
Which Kruger Gate is the closest?
Orpen gate is the closest Kruger National Park gate, however it not much further to Phalaborwa gate, which means that its possible in a single day to enter through one gate spend the full day in Kruger and exit through another gate without any backtracking at all, allowing for the best possible game viewing.
What are the check in/check out times?
Check in and check out times are 2pm and 10am respectively except for Treetop Sleepout where check in time is 4pm in winter months and 4:30pm in summer months.
Is it possible to get a late check out?
We can offer guests a checkout time of 12pm based on availability. If there is no availability, guests are welcome to check out and still use the lodge facilities.
Do I need to take Malaria tablets for my visit?
Please consult your doctor for the best advice. While Oase is in a known Malaria area, its extremely rare and there is never been a Malaria case at Oase with guests or staff. Please read our blog post for more information. https://www.7starlodges.com/post/navigating-malaria-risks-in-africa-a-personal-perspective-from-oase
Is it safe to visit South Africa?
In general terms, South Africa is a safe country. As with almost every country on earth, there are places you just don't go to. Traveling to and from lodges via schedule flights is very safe and there domestic flights are available between most cities and regional areas. The lowveld (where Oase is located) is recognized as one of the safest places in the country.