{"id":72,"date":"2024-05-17T09:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2024-06-03T08:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T08:03:19","slug":"information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/information\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"815\" src=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DJI-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DJI-scaled.jpg 2560w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DJI-300x95.jpg 300w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DJI-1024x326.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DJI-2000x636.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okutala Lodge is well known for its Banded Mogoose\u2019s, Rhino\u2019s and pet Giraffe that roam freely in the lodge from time to time.<br><br>The golden rules are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your room doors closed to prevent the Mongoose entering your room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a safe distance between you and the animals, especially the Giraffe and Rhino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not feed the animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BUT, take a lot of pictures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20221112_180719-scaled-1-1024x461.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20221112_180719-scaled-1-1024x461.webp 1024w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20221112_180719-scaled-1-300x135.webp 300w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20221112_180719-scaled-1-2000x901.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Swimming Pools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two swimming pools are available, one at the Main Deck and one at Hilltop.<br>Guests swim at own risk<br>Children under 12 must be supervised by and adult<br>Diving or jumping in the pools are not allowed<br>Guests are not to use room towels for swimming. We supply different towels for swimming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wifi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the remote location of the lodge, the availability and strength of wi-fi cannot be guaranteed. We do provide free wi-fi at public areas:<br>Hilltop boma<br>Reception<br>Main deck<br>Guests are requested not to stream, download updates, send photo\u2019s or videos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests are requested to lock their rooms while when not inside. Please close the doors to prevent small animals to enter. We provide a Night Porter service that is roaming the Lodge area to ensure all occupants are safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Curio Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do stock a variety of items in our curio shop. Reception staff will assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Payment at the lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any outstanding payments for accommodation must be settled at Reception upon arrival. We have a single payment point at the lodge. All activities, drinks, meals, activities and other services can be paid at Reception at check out. Card facilities are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Porter Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Porters are on duty at Reception. They will move your luggage to and from your room. Please report to Reception if your require the Porter service upon check-out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/60980c28bc5031af9d2184f1_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/60980c28bc5031af9d2184f1_3.jpg 1280w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/60980c28bc5031af9d2184f1_3-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/okutala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/60980c28bc5031af9d2184f1_3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lodge offers full restaurant services at the Main Lodge for all guests and at special occasions at the Hilltop Boma.<br>We provide meals on a \u201cFixed Menu\u201d bases, not a-la-cart, served either on the Main Deck or Restaurant (depending on the weather)<br>Breakfasts \u2013 buffet from 7 daily<br>Lunch \u2013 light lunches<br>Dinner \u2013 three course fine dining dinner<br>Guests with special dietary requirements and\/or restrictions should ensure they announce the requirements at the time of booking and at arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full bar service at the main deck bar and Hilltop Boma is available.<br>Use of private liquor is not allowed .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Okutala &#8220;Uber&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have our own \u201cUber\u201d service to transfer guests from Reception to Hilltop and back.<br>Please report to Reception for an Uber ride.<br>A lazy walk to and from Hilltop is always good for exercise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Laundry <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Laundry service is available. Please use the basket and laundry list in the rooms, but also report to Reception if you require the service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest that require transfer to and from the Lodge can make contact with our Central Reservations to arrange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact detail:<br><a href=\"mailto:reservations@okutalalodge.com\">reservations@okutala.com<\/a>, or contact on +264 81 333 3448<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/\">Back to Homepage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animals Okutala Lodge is well known for its Banded Mogoose\u2019s, Rhino\u2019s and pet Giraffe that roam freely in the lodge from time to time. The golden rules are: Swimming Pools Two swimming pools are available, one at the Main Deck and one at Hilltop.Guests swim at own riskChildren under 12 must be supervised by and &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/information\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What To Expect&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":291,"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions\/291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/okutala.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}