At Jaci's
Safari Lodge we invite you to share the wildness of Africa in the exclusive luxury
of our magnificent Lodges. Arrive by air after an easy 45 minute flight from Gauteng, or
enjoy a scenic 3½ drive on tarred roads to the entrance of the Reserve. We look forward
to welcoming you to this 'must see' destination & promise you a superb bush experience
enhanced by our personal service.
Jaci's Safari Lodge is situated at an ideal spot overlooking an established and
well used water hole, under a grove of Tamboetie trees, on the edge of the Marico River.
The main complex is different, open plan, curved around a huge anthill, under shady trees
overlooking the water hole and on the banks of the Marico River.
Meals come from an ultra modern kitchen, spotless, in full view of the dining area.
Dinners are eaten outside around the open fire in the boma under the stars, or out in the
bush on a "braai", surrounded by nature. Upstairs there is a quiet reading
space. There is also a well-stocked ethnic craft shop.
Between the early morning and evening game drives and walks, there is a cool swimming pool
overlooking the river. Paddle your own canoe, lie in a hammock, sip an ice-cold
drink, watch the birds, the butterflies and beasts, relax, unwind. The day, the place, the
ambience are yours, in peace.
ACCOMMODATION:
Jaci's Safari Lodge Eight thatched rooms, each with
en suite bathroom and magnificent outside shower. Seven of the rooms have twin beds and
the eighth room has a king size four poster bed. Each room has a hand made ceramic
fireplace surrounded by a stone chimney. The deck in front of the room allows you to sit
and enjoy the surrounding sights and smells of the bushveld - whilst watching the animals
walking past to drink. The walls in the bathroom are built using natural rock and the bath
was constructed on site. In order to create a "tented feel" the rooms have
canvas sides. Children sharing with their parents are comfortably accommodated on camping
stretchers in the rooms. Maximum 3 children per room.
Jaci's Tree Lodge: Has 8 "Tree Houses", each encompassing a giant
Tamboetie or Leadwood Tree. Each “Tree House” is constructed amongst the
Riverine forest on stilts, up to 4 meters from the ground. In these spacious “Tree
Houses” – built utilising a combination of rosewood, thatch and stacking doors -
the forest surrounds are invited in, to compliment your stay with us. An open plan,
en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and outdoor “Jungle Shower” allow
you to enjoy your forest surrounds. Relax, on the deck in front of your room, in the
main lodge or wander to the forest pool to cool off. Raised wooden walkways link all the
rooms to the main lodge.
Nare Suite: This exciting addition to Jaci’s is an exclusive “bush
retreat”- so named because of the resident Buffalo Bull who frequents the waterhole
in front of the Suite (along with the numerous other animal visitors). The Nare Suite
accommodates a maximum of 4 guests, is the latest addition to Jaci’s.
The Nare Suite bedrooms each have open plan bathrooms, with a hand made “rock”
bath and outdoor “safari” shower. A wooden viewing deck overlooks a fabulous
water hole and encompasses a private swimming pool. The lounge and outdoor dining area,
overlook a wooden viewing deck and an active water hole encompassing a private swimming
pool. Equipped with a self contained kitchen – our chefs can prepare meals for you in
the luxury of your own retreat. Equipped with a private game vehicle and professional
guide you are assured of a bush breakaway to be remembered and repeated.
WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS:
Jaci's provides outstanding venues, complete with a team of people to ensure your special
day is hassle free. At Jaci's we assist you in planning the perfect day. We have catered
for several weddings from 80 to 5 guests, each created around the individual needs of the
wedding couple.
Our wedding package includes our usual daily activities and meals. The extra details
(flowers, pastor, photographer, etc.) are privately arranged and we can assist once
everything is at the lodge. Contact us directly for more details, information and
inspiration. At Jaci's we can accommodate 36 adults (between Safari and Tree Lodge)
which allows two different venues for the ceremony and for the reception.
CHILDREN:
Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci's. Children aged 12 and under are comfortably
accommodated in their parents' room on their own stretcher. Children aged 7 years and
under are taken on their own Game Drive during the day by one of our rangers - this is a
kiddies drive and is geared totally to the children's interests and age level. We provide
an earlier evening meal at 18:00 for the "littlies" as we do not allow children
in the boma for the evening meal. Baby sitters are provided to look after the
"littlies" while the parents are on the Game Activities. Children aged 8 to 12
on the Game Drives with their parents are also given an earlier dinner in the dining room,
when they return from the Game Drive. We find this works very well as children are hungry
and tired by the time we serve and eat dinner. The Game Reserve does not allow children
under the age of 12 to do walks inside the Reserve.
Getting to Jaci's Safari Lodge by air: Scheduled Flights: Our flights now depart
with Madikwe Air / Federal Air direct from Johannesburg International Airport. Departure
time is 12h00 daily. Back at JIA on day of depart by 14h30.
Getting to Jaci's Safari Lodge by road: Please see our maps and directions. (You
will find these with our contact details alongside). |
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