Jaci's Safari Lodge | Madikwe Game Reserve

 

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Seasonal Rates	1 Jan 2019 18 Dec  2019	19 Dec 2019 5 Jan 2020
Jaci's Tented Suites- Single Per Night	R12 865	R13 925
Jaci's Tented Suites - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R8 575	R9 285
Starbed Suite - Single Per Night	R17 410	R18 915
Starbed Suite - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R11 605	R12 610
Nare Suite - Min 4 guests	R50 440	R50 440
Nare Suite - Extra Adult -per person max a additional guests	R3 535	R3 535
Safari Suite - For 4 guests per night	R50 440	R50 440
Safari Suite - Extra Adult	R3 535	R3 535

Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!

SADC 2019 Special

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Seasonal Rates	1 Jan 2019 18 Dec  2019	19 Dec 2019 5 Jan 2020
Jaci's Tented Suites- Single Per Night	R7 695	R8 460
Jaci's Tented Suites - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R5 130	R5 640
Starbed Suite - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R7 695	R8 210
Nare Suite - Min 4 guests	R32 845	R32 845
Nare Suite - Extra Adult -per person max a additional guests	R2 570	R2 570
Safari Suite - For 4 guests per night	R32 845	R32 845
Safari Suite - Extra Adult	R2 570	R2 570

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SADC 2019 Last Minute Special

Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability
Seasonal Rates	1 Jan 2019 18 Dec  2019	19 Dec 2019 5 Jan 2020
Jaci's Tented Suites- Single Per Night	R5 535	R6 000
Jaci's Tented Suites - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R3 690	R4 000
Starbed Suite - Per Person Per Night Sharing	R5 845	R6 360
Nare Suite - Min 4 guests	R28 740	R28 740
Nare Suite - Extra Adult -per person max a additional guests	R2 055	R2 055
Safari Suite - For 4 guests per night	R28 740	R28 740
Safari Suite - Extra Adult	R2 055	R2 055

SADC Last Minute High Season Rates are also extended to apply to SADC reservations for the period of travel from 01 May – 31 July 2019
Last Minute Rates outside of the 01 May - 30 July 2019 are subject to the reservation being made 14 days & less from date of travel
Last Minute Rates are only valid for travel between 06 January 2019 & 18 December 2019
Rates are quoted per person sharing per night
Minimum 2 night stay
Minimum 3 night stay over long weekends
Copy of Valid SA Driver’s license to be provided prior to confirmation of reservation. Please note that we do not accept Visitors Visa or Transit Visa, only a valid South African Work
Permit valid for a minimum of 3 years, or a resident’s visa or valid SADC country drivers licenses.

Our “Stay for 3 Pay for 2” Special is valid 01 May – 31 July 2019

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All rooms are equipped with underfloor heating to ensure that you arecomfortable during the chilly winter months, and air conditioning and a ceiling fan to keep you cool during sunburnt summer days. With thatch roofs, low stone walls and canvas panels that roll up, the spacious rooms really let the outside in, making for a unique African safari experience from the comfort of your bed.

King-bed room with bathroom and outdoor shower Twin-bed room with bathroom and outdoor shower Children’s room with two single beds, toilet and handbasin (shares bath and shower with king-bed room) Loft with two single beds (shares ablution facilities with twin-bed room) Lounge with comfortable couch area Private plunge pool with private deck area Kitchenette and safari bar ‘Starpod’/daybed Eco-friendly amenities Underfloor heating

Airconditioner and ceiling fan Access to the Main Lodge swimming pool Twice-daily game drives, including sunset/sunrise stop and night drive with astronomy Afternoon tea, dinner and brunch Local and specialised teas and fabulous filter coffee All house spirits and drinks, including a special selection of fine South African wines (red, white and sparkling) and local beers, and non-alcoholic beverages Fireside starlit dining as often as possible 24-hour access to our submerged Terrapin Hide (Arrangements for children to be made in advance) Transfers to and from Madikwe’s Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir/Unique Air/FlexeFlyer/private charter

 

Decorated in vibrant colours and African textures, each of the six double-occupancy safari-tent-style rooms features a private outdoor shower, a lavish handcrafted-mosaic indoor bath and raised private viewing decks. The suites are equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Large indoor bath Eco-friendly amenities Private outdoor shower Private viewing deck Airconditioner and ceiling fan Access to Main Lodge Access to the Main Lodge swimming pool Twice-daily game drives, including sunset/sunrise stop and night drive with astronomy

Afternoon tea, dinner and brunch Local and specialised teas and fabulous filter coffee All house spirits and drinks, including a special selection of fine South African wines (red, white and sparkling) and local beers, and non-alcoholic beverages Fireside starlit dining as often as possible 24-hour access to our submerged Terrapin Hide (Arrangements for children to be made in advance) Transfers to and from Madikwe’s Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir/Unique Air/FlexeFlyer/private charter

The two new Starbed Suites are the epitome of private romantic safari accommodation. Set over two levels, these luxury suites are ideal for honeymooners and special occasions. Striking bursts of colour, authentic decor touches, bold furniture pieces and luxurious finishes reflect style, class and sophistication with Jaci’s bushveld twist. With a choice of sleeping indoors or under the African sky, each suite boasts two king-size beds (one on the roof under the stars), outdoor showers and indoor bathrooms, as well as lounge areas, a private safari bar and viewing deck.

Choice of two sleeping areas, one in the main suite and a ‘starbed’ on the unique rooftop extension Private outdoor viewing deck Desk area and personal safari bar Eco-friendly amenities Private outdoor showers Two indoor bathroom areas Underfloor heating Airconditioner and ceiling fan Access to the Main Lodge swimming pool

Twice-daily game drives, including sunset/sunrise stop and night drive with astronomy Afternoon tea, dinner and brunch Local and specialised teas and fabulous filter coffee All house spirits and drinks, including a special selection of fine South African wines (red, white and sparkling) and local beers, and non-alcoholic beverages Fireside starlit dining as often as possible 24-hour access to our submerged Terrapin Hide (Arrangements for children to be made in advance) Transfers to and from Madikwe’s Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir/Unique Air/FlexeFlyer/private charter

With the breathtaking vistas of Madikwe Game Reserve as the backdrop and a diverse variety of wildlife as the subject matter, Jaci’s Lodges’ complete photographic offering caters to all guests, whether amateurs or professionals, who want to capture once-in-a-lifetime memories, rare and beautiful game sightings, emotive landscapes or those special often-overlooked details that the bush provides in abundance.

Perfectly complementing the photographic offering at Jaci’s Lodges is the submerged Terrapin Hide. Accessible via an underwater tunnel, the popular hide is open 24/7 to all guests. For your convenience, our photographic equipment is also available to hire.

The Terrapin Hide
Whether you want to capture priceless images of wildlife from the centre of the waterhole or simply sit quietly, immersing yourself in your surroundings, the water-level Terrapin Hide at Jaci’s Lodges is proud to offer this unique vantage point. Our friends at Pangolin Photo Safaris assisted with the design and construction of the hide, ensuring its position and functionality for a truly unique game-viewing and photographic experience. The hide is visited by a wide variety of animals and birds, and, thanks to its unique location, you can sit quietly and watch them coming down to drink as if you weren’t even there.

• The Terrapin Hide, open since September 2015, has established Jaci’s Lodges as a premium photographic safari destination
• Its west-facing orientation guarantees soft morning light and warm backlit silhouettes in the late afternoon
• Accessible via an underwater tunnel, the hide is open 24 hours a day
• It is fully equipped with red LED interior lights, spotlights and a radio
• It is open to all guests of Jaci’s Lodges

The Terrapin Hide is located in the middle of a waterhole, with easy access from Jaci’s Tree Lodge and within walking distance of Jaci’s Safari Lodge. The hide, which is accessed via a submerged tunnel and features a water-level viewing window, has established Jaci’s Lodges as a premium photographic safari destination.

The low angle gives photographers an unparalleled opportunity to capture eye-level images of the plethora of animal life that visits the waterhole daily. Its west-facing orientation guarantees soft morning light and warm backlit silhouettes in the late afternoon. From the safety and unique vantage point of the hide, you might even get lucky and capture an elusive leopard, swimming elephants or African wild dogs.

The hide is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fully equipped with red LED interior lights, spotlights and a radio, this unique vantage point is enjoyed by not only photographers but all lodge guests.

Walking Safari

Tips and tricks

• We recommend a reasonable level of fitness, as walks vary between 5km and10km over three to four hours.
• The guide will match the pace of the slowest person in the group, so there’s no need to worry about having to keep up.
• No guests under the age of 16 years are allowed on walking safaris.
• Opt for neutral-coloured clothing, and shorts in summer and long trousers in winter.
• Wear comfortable, closed walking boots and socks, and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Don’t forget your sunblock.
• Try to carry as little as possible – stick to a small daypack containing your camera, binoculars and notebook.

Your guide will carry a first-aid kit, water, a radio for emergencies and toilet paper.

Jaci's is situated at an ideal spot overlooking an established and well used water hole, under a grove of Tamboti 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. Jaci's Safari Lodge now has a fully equipped gym situated between Jaci's Safari Lodge and Jaci's Tree lodge as well as a kiddies play area, overlooking the river.

There are only eight double rooms and the exclusive Nare Suite in this "must see", malaria free destination. Each one faces out over a dry river-bed which acts as a walkway for game on its way to and from the water hole. They each have a "tented" interior, walls of local stone and a cool thatch roof, for giving that special African bush feeling. A charming built in, en-suite hand-made rock bath with an outdoor "safari" shower, and fans to keep a gentle breeze flowing. Between the early morning and evening game drives and walks, there is a cool swimming pool overlooking the river. Lie in a hammock, sip an ice-cold drink, watch the birds, the butterflies and beasts, relax, unwind. The day, the place, the ambiance are yours, in peace.

The 75 000-hectare Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve lies in the extreme North-West corner of South Africa’s North West province.
Whether you fly directly to Jaci’s Lodges on one of the daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Madikwe or decide to do a self-drive, Jaci’s Lodges is easily accessible by both road and air.
Daily flights are available on Federal Airways & we can arrange a private road transfer, a charter flight upon request at additional costs.

Flight Times: OR Tambo International to Madikwe East: 55 minutes
                    Northern Sabi Sand to Madikwe East: 1.5 hours
                    Madikwe East to Jaci's Lodges is a 15 minute drive
Self-Drive: Johannesburg:    4 hours (See driving directions on last page)
                 Sun City: 1.5 hours
                 Gaborone: 2 hours
                 Rustenburg: 2 hours
                 Derdepoort / Sekwane Border Post: 1 hour

SELF-DRIVE DIRECTIONS TO JACI’S LODGES
Jaci’s Lodges, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00. Guests arriving or departing outside these times will require an escort to the lodge, this must be pre-arranged with Jaci’s Lodges and has an additional cost per escorted trip:
  Molatedi Gate: R950.00 per vehicle / escort (2018 Rate)
  Derdepoort / Abjaterskop Gate: R1250.00 per vehicle / escort (2018 Rate)

The following information is required for all self-drive or road transfers:

• Guests names & contact details
• Transfer Company & contact
• Estimated time of arrival

Please contact Jaci’s Lodges to advise us when you have passed Sun City:
+27 (0)83 303 0885 Jaci’s Safari Lodge Manager
+27 (0)83 276 2387 Jaci’s Tree Lodge Manager
+27 (0)83 419 1334 / 1335 Office Phone

***NOTE*** Due to sporadic & unforeseen road closures, we recommend self-drive guests & road travellers confirm their intended driving route on their day of arrival & check local road conditions before their departure / arrival. Please print and use the directions as they appear in this information sheet.

SELF-DRIVE DIRECTIONS FROM OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO JACI’S LODGES
It is approximately a 3.5-hour drive to the lodge. We advise that you refuel at Sun Village, as there is no fuel available inside the reserve.

•  Directly after leaving the airport, look out for the sign saying R21 PRETORIA / KEMPTON PARK.
•  The sign will be on your left with the turn-off very soon after leaving the Airport, so keep a sharp lookout.
•  Follow the signs to PRETORIA & N1 POLOKWANE
•  After approximately 36km you will see large signs over the highway, follow the direction PRETORIA & N1 POLOKWANE / NORTH
•  Turn onto this highway (you are now travelling in a northerly direction)
•  After passing a number of off-ramps, you will see signs for a toll road called BAKWENYA PLATINUM HIGHWAY /N4 / RUSTENBURG
•  Take this toll road - Left slip lane off the N1 North.
•  Once on the N4, continue in the Rustenburg direction & take EXIT 225, which is the R556 / SUN CITY /MAJAKANENG offramp.
•  Turn right at the top of the off ramp & continue straight to SUN CITY.
•  Sun City is approximately 73km from this off-ramp.
•  It is advisable to fill up with fuel at the Sun Village, just after the Sun City entrance on the right.
•  After passing Sun City and the Sun Village on the right, continue straight until you reach a four-way junction.
•  Turn right to DERDEPOORT.

From here, there are two route options:
OPTION A (Recommended route)

•  Follow the R565 road for approximately 39.4km & turn left at KAYAKULU.
•  Continue straight along the D548 road for 24.8km until you reach a T-JUNCTION.
•  Please note: This T-Junction is not marked & there are no warning signs that you are approaching it.
•  Turn Right at the T-Junction onto a tar / sealed road that continues for about 10.4km & then becomes gravel / dirt. Continue Straight ahead.
•  The DWARSBERG LIQUOR STORE will be on your left, continue straight along the gravel road towards MOLATEDI VILLAGE (do not take the next Derdepoort turning to the right, continue straight)
•  As of June 2018, there are currently roadworks from Dwarsberg towards Madikwe for 10kms. We expect these to be complete by the end of the year.
•  Pass through MOLATEDI VILLAGE, over the MARICO RIVER & straight to the MOLATEDI GATE entrance into MADIKWE  GAME RESERVE.
•  From here the friendly gate staff will sign you in & can give you directions, or just follow the signs to JACI’S LODGES. They will let us know you are on your way to us.

OPTION B (Alternative route)

•  Follow the road for approximately 8km, you will need to turn left at the sign saying BAPONG.
•  Continue straight along this road (Please ignore all signs saying Madikwe Hospital / Madikwe Village)
•  After passing through MABESKRAAL, approximately 45km, you will come to a 4 way stop.
•  Turn right to DERDEPOORT. This tar / sealed road continues for about 25km & then becomes gravel / dirt.
•  The DWARSBERG LIQUOR STORE will be on your left, continue straight along the gravel road towards MOLATEDI VILLAGE (do not take the next Derdepoort turning to the right, continue straight)
•  As of June 2018, there are currently roadworks from Dwarsberg towards Madikwe for 10kms. We expect these to be complete by the end of the year.
•  Pass through MOLATEDI VILLAGE, over the MARICO RIVER & straight to the MOLATEDI GATE entrance into MADIKWE GAME RESERVE.
•  From here the friendly gate staff can give you directions, or just follow the signs to JACI’S LODGES.

SELF-DRIVE DIRECTIONS FROM SANDTON / ROSEBANK TO JACI’S LODGES
It is approximately a 3.5-hour drive to the lodge. We advise that you refuel at Sun Village, as there is no fuel available inside the reserve.

•  From Sandton, head North on the M1 TOWARDS PRETORIA.
•  The M1 merges with the N1 at the BUCCLEUGH INTERCHANGE - keep heading North towards Pretoria
•  Keep following the N1 North, but look for EXIT 124, BRAKFONTEIN INTERCHANGE.
•  Take Brakfontein interchange following signs for CENTURION / HATFIELD, staying on the N1.
•  After passing a number of off-ramps, you will see signs for a toll road called BAKWENYA PLATINUM HIGHWAY /N4 / RUSTENBURG
•  Take this toll road - Left slip lane off the N1 North.
•  Once on the N4, continue in the Rustenburg direction & TAKE EXIT 225, WHICH IS THE R556 / SUN CITY /MAJAKANENG OFF-RAMP.
•  Turn RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE OFF RAMP & CONTINUE STRAIGHT TO SUN CITY.
•  Sun City is approximately 73km from this off-ramp.
•  It is advisable to fill up with fuel at the Sun Village, just after the Sun City entrance on the right.
•  After passing Sun City and the Sun Village on the right, continue straight until you reach a four-way junction.
•  Turn right to DERDEPOORT.
•  Please refer to above Option A or Option B to get to the lodge

PLEASE NOTE
There are brown Jaci’s Safari Lodge / Jaci’s Tree Lodge & Madikwe Game Reserve signs at various points along the way.
A GPS will not bring you directly to Jaci’s Lodges if utilised from ORT / JHB / Pretoria or Sun City.
Please ignore all signs saying Madikwe Hospital or Madikwe Village along the Mabeskraal Road.
Please advise the lodge of your estimated time of arrival & check the afternoon game drive schedules to ensure you will be on time.
Please drive carefully & be aware of village pedestrians, children & animals.

RATES INCLUDE

• Twice daily game drives, including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy.
• Private game viewing vehicle & field guide for the duration of your stay
• Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Brunch, local & specialised teas as well as fabulous filter coffee.
• All house drinks, which include a special selection of fine South African wines (Red, White & Sparkling), local beers, non-alcoholic beverages as well as house spirits.
• Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible.
• 24-hour access to our submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide (Dusk to Dawn arrangements for individual access as well as children to be made in advance with management)
• Transfers to & from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir / Unique Air / FlexeFlyer / private charter.
• 15% VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

• Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fees & Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution (prices subject to change – will be added to pro forma invoice & prepaid with accommodation)
• Transfers to and from the lodge (other than the Eastern Airstrip) & escorts after dark from the reserve gates
• Spa treatments, gratuities, laundry, telephone calls & all other incidental costs
• Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance / travel cancellation refunds
• Premium spirits, speciality wines & champagne

We highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay at Jaci’s Lodges in order to get the full benefit of our spectacular South African Safari experience & hospitality!

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES

Check in: From 14h00
Should guests require lunch on the day of arrival, please note that this will need to be pre-booked. Lunch is served between 13h00 – 14h00.
Check out: Until 11:00

JACI’S SAFARI LODGE CHILD POLICY

• Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci’s Nare Suite.
• Children are accepted on the morning & afternoon safaris as the suite has a private game viewer.
• Children are not permitted at Jaci’s Tree Lodge.

ELECTRICITY & WATER
We have Eskom power and back-up generators for emergencies.
Jaci’s Lodges now has filtered water on tap. This water is available to our guests at no charge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00. Guests arriving or departing outside these times will require an escort to the lodge, this must be pre-arranged with Jaci’s Lodges and has an additional cost per escorted trip:
•   Molatedi Gate: R950.00 per vehicle / escort
•   Derdepoort / Abjaterskop Gate: R1250.00 per vehicle / escort
• The following information is required for all self-drive or road transfers:
•   Guests names & contact details
•   Transfer Company & contact
•   Estimated time of arrival
• Please contact Jaci’s Lodges to advise us when you have passed Sun City: +27 (0)83 700 2071
•                                                                                                                  +27 (0)83 303 0885
• Please print and use the directions as they appear in this information sheet.

RATES INCLUDE

• Twice daily game drives, including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy
• Private game viewing vehicle & field guide for the duration of your stay
• Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Brunch, local & specialty teas as well as fabulous filter coffee
• All house drinks, which include a special selection of fine South African wines (Red, White & Sparkling), local beers, non-alcoholic beverages as well as house spirits
• Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible
• Access to our submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide (From Dusk to Dawn arrangements for individual access as well children to be made in advance with management)
• Transfers to & from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir / Unique Air / FlexeFlyer / private charter
• 15% VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

• Camera Equipment available for daily rental
• Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fees & Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution (prices subject to change, confirmation of fees will be added on to pro-forma invoice at time of booking)
• Transfers to and from the lodge other than the eastern airstrip & escort after dark from the reserve gates
• Spa treatments, gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, all other incidental costs
• Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance / travel cancellation refunds
• Premium spirits, specialty wines & champagne
• We highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay in order to get the full benefit of our spectacular safari experience & hospitality!

JACI’S SAFARI LODGE CHILD POLICY

• Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci’s Safari Suite
• The Safari Suite allows children of all ages on game drives as they have a private game viewer
• Children are not permitted at Jaci’s Tree Lodge

CANCELLATION NB:

It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance for unforeseen cancellations, medical emergencies, etc. Only written cancellations will be accepted.
Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellation from the reservations office

• 25% cancellation fee incurred if the booking is cancelled after written confirmation.
• 50% cancellation fee incurred if booking is cancelled 31 - 45 days prior to arrival
• 100% cancellation fee incurred if booking is cancelled 30 days / less prior to arrival

INSURANCE
We highly recommend that all guests have travel insurance & medical insurance cover for all unexpected incidents & to insure cancellation fees are covered

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
Check in: From 14:00
Should guests require lunch on the day of arrival, please note that this will need to be pre-booked. Lunch is served between 1pm - 2pm.
Check out: Until 11:00

ELECTRICITY & WATER
We have Eskom power and back-up generators for emergencies
Jaci’s Lodges now has filtered water on tap. This water is available to our guests at no charge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00. Guests arriving or departing outside these times will require an escort to the lodge, this must be pre-arranged with Jaci’s Lodges and has an additional cost per escorted trip:
Molatedi Gate: R950.00 per vehicle / escort
Derdepoort / Abjaterskop Gate: R1250.00 per vehicle / escort
The following information is required for all self-drive or road transfers:
Guests names & contact details
Transfer Company & contact
Estimated time of arrival

RATES INCLUDE

• Twice daily game drives, including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy
• Private game viewing vehicle & field guide for the duration of your stay
• Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Brunch, local & specialty teas as well as fabulous filter coffee
• All house drinks, which include a special selection of fine South African wines (Red, White & Sparkling), local beers, non-alcoholic beverages as well as house spirits
• Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible
• Access to our submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide (From Dusk to Dawn arrangements for individual access as well children to be made in advance with management)
• Transfers to & from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir / Unique Air / FlexeFlyer / private charter
• 15% VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

• Camera Equipment available for daily rental
• Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fees & Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution (prices subject to change, confirmation of fees will be added on to pro-forma invoice at time of booking)
• Transfers to and from the lodge other than the eastern airstrip & escort after dark from the reserve gates
• Spa treatments, gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, all other incidental costs
• Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance / travel cancellation refunds
• Premium spirits, specialty wines & champagne
• We highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay in order to get the full benefit of our spectacular safari experience & hospitality!

JACI’S SAFARI LODGE CHILD POLICY

• Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci’s Safari Suite
• The Safari Suite allows children of all ages on game drives as they have a private game viewer
• Children are not permitted at Jaci’s Tree Lodge

CANCELLATION NB:

It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance for unforeseen cancellations, medical emergencies, etc. Only written cancellations will be accepted.
Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellation from the reservations office

• 25% cancellation fee incurred if the booking is cancelled after written confirmation.
• 50% cancellation fee incurred if booking is cancelled 31 - 45 days prior to arrival
• 100% cancellation fee incurred if booking is cancelled 30 days / less prior to arrival

INSURANCE
We highly recommend that all guests have travel insurance & medical insurance cover for all unexpected incidents & to insure cancellation fees are covered

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES
Check in: From 14:00
Should guests require lunch on the day of arrival, please note that this will need to be pre-booked. Lunch is served between 1pm - 2pm.
Check out: Until 11:00

ELECTRICITY & WATER
We have Eskom power and back-up generators for emergencies
. Jaci’s Lodges now has filtered water on tap. This water is available to our guests at no charge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00. Guests arriving or departing outside these times will require an escort to the lodge, this must be pre-arranged with Jaci’s Lodges and has an additional cost per escorted trip:
Molatedi Gate: R950.00 per vehicle / escort
Derdepoort / Abjaterskop Gate: R1250.00 per vehicle / escort
The following information is required for all self-drive or road transfers:
Guests names & contact details
Transfer Company & contact
Estimated time of arrival

 RATES INCLUDE

• Twice daily game drives, including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy
• Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Brunch, local & speciality teas as well as fabulous filter coffee
• All house drinks, which include a special selection of fine South African wines (Red, White & Sparkling), local beers, non-alcoholic beverages as well as house spirits
• Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible
• Access to our submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide (From Dusk to Dawn arrangements for individual access as well children to be made in advance with management)
• Transfers to & from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir / Unique Air / FlexeFlyer / private charter
• 15% VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

• Camera Equipment available for daily rental
• Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fees & Madikwe Guest Conservation Levy (subject to change, confirmation of fees will be added on pro- forma invoice at time of booking)
• Transfers to and from the lodge other than the eastern airstrip
• Escort after dark from the reserve gates
• Spa treatments
• Gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, all other incidental costs
• Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance / travel cancellation refunds
• Premium spirits, speciality wines & champagne

We highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay at Jaci’s Lodges in order to get the full benefit of our spectacular South African Safari experience & hospitality!

 
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES

Check in: From 14h00
Should guests require lunch on the day of arrival, please note that this will need to be pre-booked. Lunch is served between 13h00 – 14h00.
Check out: Until 11:00

ELECTRICITY & WATER
We have Eskom power and back-up generators for emergencies.
Jaci’s Lodges now has filtered water on tap. This water is available to our guests at no charge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00. Guests arriving or departing outside these times will require an escort to the lodge, this must be pre-arranged with Jaci’s Lodges and has an additional cost per escorted trip:
•   Molatedi Gate: R950.00 per vehicle / escort
•   Derdepoort / Abjaterskop Gate: R1250.00 per vehicle / escort
• The following information is required for all self-drive or road transfers:
•   Guests names & contact details
•   Transfer Company & contact
•   Estimated time of arrival
• Please contact Jaci’s Lodges to advise us when you have passed Sun City: +27 (0)83 700 2071
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Walking Safaris:
With our walking-trails-qualified guides you can enjoy a 3 to 4 hour walk through the Madikwe bushveld.
We recommend a reasonable level of fitness as walks could vary between 5km and 10km.
Subject to a walking guide being available.

Accompanied by an expert walking-trails guide, guests can explore parts of Madikwe Game Reserve on foot. You may not spot many of the larger animal species (although you will almost certainly see their spoor), but you will learn so much more about the relationship between flora and fauna in the African bush, making it an unforgettable experience for all your senses.

The focus of a walking safari is the things you may miss on a game drive: the smaller animals, insects and birds, surrounding trees and grasses, with a spotlight on animal spoor and dung, small flowers and plants, bird calls and the aromatic smells of herbs and shrubs.

Tips and tricks

• We recommend a reasonable level of fitness, as walks vary between 5km and10km over three to four hours.
• The guide will match the pace of the slowest person in the group, so there’s no need to worry about having to keep up.
• No guests under the age of 16 years are allowed on walking safaris.
• Opt for neutral-coloured clothing, and shorts in summer and long trousers in winter.
• Wear comfortable, closed walking boots and socks, and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Don’t forget your sunblock.
• Try to carry as little as possible – stick to a small daypack containing your camera, binoculars and notebook.
• Your guide will carry a first-aid kit, water, a radio for emergencies and toilet paper.

Photographic Equipment:
We are able to offer our guests the opportunity to rent our photographic equipment for use on their daily safari activities. One evening safari, and consecutive morning safari constitutes the duration of one days rental period. The equipment is a DSLR camera body (plus base plate), 100-400 lens, including a complimentary SD card. Gimpro game viewer mount or Monopod (On request and Subject to availability) Our Jaci’s Lodges field guides are photographically minded, ensuring that the game viewers are parked in the best possible location for our guests photographic needs.
If you’re interested in any of the above specialised safari experience, please enquire with our reservations team when making your booking.

MADIKWE WEATHER

Winters: Generally sunny & dry
Temperatures vary from 0 – 24 degrees Celsius
Summers: Generally wet with spectacular thunderstorms
Temperatures vary from 12 – 38 degrees Celsius

WHAT TO PACK

• Hat
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera,
• spare battery & charger
• Long trousers
• Short trousers
• T-shirts
• Long sleeved shirt
• Sweatshirt / jersey
• Rain jacket
• Wind proof jacket
• Scarf
• Gloves (winter)
• Closed shoes

Your expert field guides will always do their utmost to ensure that you enjoy an incredible bush safari adventure on our twice-daily safari drives.
Over the years, our highly qualified guides have accumulated a wonderful repertoire of anecdotes and interesting facts on local wildlife, geology, history and geography, and they look forward to sharing these tales of the wild with you, making your African safari game drive a fun and informative experience.
Should your guides see fit, they may venture off-road onto bush trails and into natural terrain to track animals.
Expect to hear languages you may not understand: Jaci’s field guides will communicate sightings and recent kills via a two-way radio, using Setswana and vernacular code words.
To ensure a private safari experience, only three safari vehicles at a time are allowed at each sighting.
Our guides make stops on the morning drive for hot chocolate, coffee or tea and home-baked rusks, and in the late afternoon for sundowners and snacks while taking in an unforgettable African sunset.
Be sure to follow our field guide blog for all the up-to-date happenings at the lodge, fantastic sightings and photography.

Wakeup call: You will be woken by a knock on your door. Please feel free to make a cup of coffee/tea in your room, or enjoy tea, coffee and cereal at the Main Lodge before setting off on the morning drive.
Departure: The morning drive leaves from the Main Lodge and includes a stop along the way for exceptionally good coffee and freshly baked rusks.
Brunch: Enjoy a delicious continental or full-English breakfast selection, with additional lunch dishes and refreshments, on your return from the morning drive.
High tea: Refreshing homemade drinks and an assortment of savouries and pastries are served before you depart for your afternoon drive.
Departure: The afternoon drive also leaves from the Main Lodge and includes a stop for your choice of sundowner as well as stargazing after sunset.
Dinner: On returning from the drive, guests have time to freshen up before pre-dinner drinks at the Main Lodge bar, before being treated to a variety of South African-inspired, fire-cooked dishes, which we serve under the stars around the campfire as often as possible.

Jaci’s Lodges’ photographic offering gives our guests the opportunity to learn about photography and capture those iconic safari images without having to invest in their own kit, under the guidance of our resident photographic expert, Andrew Aveley.
The Terrapin Hide is a submerged photographic hide with a water-level viewing window in the Jaci’s Lodges waterhole.
Conservation safaris at Jaci’s Lodges are designed to help everyday bush lovers contribute to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts taking place in the greater Madikwe Game Reserve.
Our walking safaris teach guests to walk in the wild with senses finely tuned to every sound and smell.
Say ’I do’ in, the gorgeous African bush, surrounded by your true love and closest friends – weddings at Jaci’s Lodges is a truly magical experience.

Winters are generally sunny and dry, with temperatures varying from 0 to 24ºC.
Summers are generally wet, with spectacular thunderstorms and temperatures varying from 12 to 38ºC.
Expect sunny days for most of the year.

Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.’ Brian Jackman, wildlife writer. To experience a truly authentic African safari in the splendid Madikwe Game Reserve is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure guaranteed to be forever etched in your memory.

On a Jaci’s Lodges safari, you can look forward to an epic experience including the possibility of seeing the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino), as well as cheetah, African wild dog, hyena, giraffe and hippo – all sightings for which Madikwe is famous.


 

Jaci’s Lodges’ photographic offering gives our guests the opportunity to learn about photography and capture those iconic safari images without having to invest in their own kit, under the guidance of our resident photographic expert, Andrew Aveley.
The Terrapin Hide is a submerged photographic hide with a water-level viewing window in the Jaci’s Lodges waterhole.
Conservation safaris at Jaci’s Lodges are designed to help everyday bush lovers contribute to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts taking place in the greater Madikwe Game Reserve.
Our walking safaris teach guests to walk in the wild with senses finely tuned to every sound and smell.
Say ’I do’ in, the gorgeous African bush, surrounded by your true love and closest friends – weddings at Jaci’s Lodges is a truly magical experience.

Winters are generally sunny and dry, with temperatures varying from 0 to 24ºC.
Summers are generally wet, with spectacular thunderstorms and temperatures varying from 12 to 38ºC.
Expect sunny days for most of the year.
Packing your suitecase

• Hat
• Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera, spare battery and charger
• Long trousers
• Short trousers
• T-shirts