Why do we have a minimum stay over peak season

At Teniqua Treetops we have a minimum 4 night stay over peak season. Simply because of our commitment to the environment.

When a guest comes to stay with us we wash all the linen after 3 or 4 days depending on the length of there stay. This is also a requirement of a 3 star grading. We try in all our endeavors to limit the impact on the environment and advertise our resort as eco-friendly. Over peak season we are completely full anyway and the loading on the environment is the most severe. One of the clearest impacts is the quantity of water required for washing. This is both a usage and subsequent grey water processing issue. So for us the 7 day minimum (which is what other establishments do) is silly as it does not link to any environmental issue. But we require the 3 or 4 day stay and preferably a 4 day stay.

At other times of year we do not have this requirement as the loading on the environment over an extended period if time is not so severe. We are a green organization and are serious about it. Its not a marketing strategy but a sincere commitment. No green-washing here.