Jaci's Safari
Lodge
Winner of the Luxury Game Lodge category at the 2022 World Luxury Hotel Awards, Jaci’s Safari Lodge is a truly unique experience. Where many safari lodges integrate neutral colour palates into their room and living space designs, Jaci’s Safari Lodge embraces the bright colours characteristic of traditional African culture. By intertwining organic materials with vivid accents, guests here have an experience that is as relaxing as it is exciting and as playful as it is enchantingly contemporary.
Daily early morning and late afternoon game drives through the untamed African wilderness provide a chance to spot the Super Seven (Big Five, endangered African wild dog, and cheetah) up close. Jaci’s Safari Lodge is the ideal choice for photography enthusiasts. Guests can book photographic safaris suitable for all experience level and photography equipment is available for hire if needed.
Additionally, guests can enjoy a stroll along the Marico River where elephants swim and birdlife thrive in the endemic forest. Outdoor bush gym equipment can be found along this path to flex your muscles along the way.
Jaci’s Safari Lodge features various room types tailored to honeymooners, couples, twin-sharing, and families. There are six Tented Suites, two Star Bed suites, and two family villas that include private safari vehicles and possible private dining.
The main lodge area features a spacious, open-plan lounge and dining area with a copper fireplace and bar. The space reflects the trademark integration of eco materials and colourful decor for a captivating setting. Separate shaded swimming pool areas are perfect for cooling down in the summer heat while evenings can be spent stargazing and dining under the Milky Way.
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Wildlife
- Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to Hyaena, Impala, Kudu, Springbok, endangered wild dog, giraffe, zebra, warthog, cheetah, Caracal and many more.
- Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 66 large mammal species and 350 species of bird.
Activities & Facilities
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Photographic safari
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Rhino Notching
- Swimming Pool
- Thutlwa Lookout Deck
- Outdoor African Boma
- Bush braai’s
- Bar & lounge
- Viewing deck
- Bushveld gym
- River path walk
- Massage treatments
- Camera hire
Highlights
- 6 Tented suites, 2 exclusive-use villas and 2 open-air Starbed suites.
- The decor features sleek polished wood and elegant copper accents.
- Warm and inviting ambiance.
- Stylish furnishings enhance the space with charm and sophistication.
- Diverse outdoor settings, including traditional Boma and bush braais under the open sky.
- Thutlwa Lookout Deck offers a unique experience.
- Off-road game drives in open 4×4’s.
Location
Madikwe Game Reserve is located in the North Western Province of South Africa and lies on the South Africa/Botswana border.
Getting There
- Madikwe airstrip is the closet airstrip.
- There are two daily scheduled return flights from Johannesburg to Madikwe Airstrip with Federal Airlines.
- Flight time: Johannesburg to Madikwe: 60 minutes
- Road transfers from Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge take approximately 15 minutes.
- The reserve is a 3.5 – 4 hour drive from Johannesburg.
Special offers
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 3 STAY 4 offers.
- Special offers are valid 01 May – 30 June & 1 November -15 December.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
Child Policy
- Jaci’s Safari Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Child rates are applicable for children 12 years and under.
- Children under 6 years are not allowed on the game drives unless staying in a suite that includes a private vehicle.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and Madikwe airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, guided bushwalks, and anything of personal nature.
Seasons
- Peak season: 14 – 28 Apr & 19 Dec – 05 Jan
- High season: 06 Jan – 13 Apr & 29 Apr – 18 Dec
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- The Nare and Safari suite are charged per suite for 4 guests.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 05 January 2026.
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Tented Suites
The safari-style tented suites are designed with rustic natural materials, thatched roofs, and stone walls. This is combined with canvas roll-up panels for an Read more enchanting indoor-outdoor experience. Enjoy private alfresco showers, viewing decks, and beds elegantly draped with mosquito netting. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 712per person, per night |
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| High Season | $ 647per person, per night |
Jaci's Starbed Suites
The safari-style tented suites are designed with rustic natural materials, thatched roofs, and stone walls. This is combined with canvas roll-up panels for an Read more enchanting indoor-outdoor experience. Enjoy private alfresco showers, viewing decks, and beds elegantly draped with mosquito netting. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 1,024per person, per night |
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| High Season | $ 931per person, per night |
Nare Suite
The double-story sanctuary features two full ensuite bedrooms downstairs and an upstairs loft with shower. Embrace nature with panoramic glass sliding doors, an Read moreexpansive private viewing deck, heated swimming pool, and fireside seating with waterhole views. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 4,1864 Guets, per night |
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| High Season | $ 3,8054 Guests, per night |
Safari Suite
This hideaway features a master bedroom and joining kids’ room. The second guest room is off the lounge, across the passage, and has an upstairs loft for the kids. Read more Outdoor areas overlooking the river include an expansive deck, private pool, fireside seating, and star pod. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 3,6374 Guets, per night |
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| High Season | $ 3,3064 Guests, per night |
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