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Jaci's Private Lodge
C$1,380 - C$1,820
per person sharing
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Jaci's Private Lodge
At A Glance
R15,750 - R20,790
Per Person Sharing
Destinations
Children Under 12 Welcome
Accommodation Highlights
Situated in a prime wildlife reserve in South Africa
Malaria-free safari destination only three hours' drive from Johannesburg
A range of villas perfect for bigger families or small groups
Special play area provided for children
Welcoming, homely lounge and dining areas
Sleepout decks and a waterhole photography or birding hide
Overview of Jaci’s Private Lodge
South Africa, Madikwe
Jaci’s Private Lodge is a privately owned lodge situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is built under a grove of tamboti trees on the edge of the Marico River.
Between early morning and evening game drives, relax in the spacious lounge area or beside the swimming pool which offers excellent views of the river or venture down to the Terrapin Hide to photograph these and other creatures going about their lives.
Basking under a very temperate climate, Jaci’s Safari Lodge offers two enticing outdoor activities: you can work off the delicious meals on thrilling walking safaris and then fall asleep on one of the daybeds on your deck, or take a dip in the pool and watch as elephants amble past grazing on the riverene greenery as they go.
This is a fantastic lodge for those travelling with children, and the wide selection of villas and suites are ideal for families or small groups.
Bookings & Pricing
Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
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13 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026
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19 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027
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6 Jan 2027 - 19 Mar 2027
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20 Mar 2027 - 4 Apr 2027
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5 Apr 2027 - 18 Dec 2027
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19 Dec 2027 - 5 Jan 2028
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Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Situated in a prime wildlife reserve in South Africa
Malaria-free safari destination only three hours' drive from Johannesburg
A range of villas perfect for bigger families or small groups
Special play area provided for children
Welcoming, homely lounge and dining areas
Sleepout decks and a waterhole photography or birding hide
Bird watching
Game drives
Game viewing
Guided walking safaris
Guided walks
Photographic safaris
Rooms at Jaci's Private Lodge
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Safari Suite
The Safari Suites offer a spacious private deck and inviting sunken lounge create the perfect setting to relax, whether you’re watching elephants wander past or simply soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the bush. Inside, twin or king-size beds are draped with generous mosquito netting for a peaceful, uninterrupted night’s sleep, while a freestanding bathtub beside a large gallery window offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding wilderness.
Air conditioning, fans and thoughtful modern comforts ensure a relaxing stay, while the suites are carefully positioned to maximise privacy without compromising easy access to the main lodge and its facilities.
For families, the Safari Suite Expeditions offers the same elegant design, private deck and wilderness views as the Safari Suite, with the added benefit of accommodating families. The spacious L-shaped seating area converts into two comfortable beds for up to two young children, allowing the whole family to stay together in comfort.
Nare Suite
For something more private, the Nare Villa, one of three villas at Jaci’s, is an exclusive bush retreat, named after the buffalo bull that frequents the waterhole in front of the suite. The suite accommodates up to six guests with an upstairs loft complete with its own toilet – perfect for children.
The suite also features a wooden viewing deck overlooking the waterhole, private swimming pool, exclusive-use bush vehicle and professional guide. Another impressive feature is that the suite’s lounge and dining area has a self-contained kitchen, where lodge chefs can prepare meals for you in privacy.
Jaci's Madikwe House
Perfect for families and multi-generational groups, Jaci’s Madikwe House is an exclusive-use villa accommodating up to 10 guests across five spacious en-suite bedrooms. Expansive open-plan living areas flow effortlessly onto outdoor entertainment spaces, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted views of the surrounding bush.
Designed for complete privacy and flexibility, the villa features both indoor and outdoor lounges and dining areas, a private plunge pool, viewing deck, wood-fired hot tub, pizza oven and a welcoming firepit for evenings under the stars.
A dedicated team, including a private guide, safari vehicle and private chef, ensures every aspect of your stay is personalised. Whether setting off on sunrise game drives, sharing leisurely family meals or simply unwinding in your own secluded sanctuary, Madikwe House offers an unforgettable safari experience on your own terms.
Kubu Villa
Kubu Villa is another spacious exclusive-use retreat, designed for families and groups seeking complete privacy and dedicated service. Welcoming up to 6 guests in 3 rooms, the villa combines contemporary elegance with generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable safari together.
A series of layered decks overlook the Marico River, offering spectacular bush views, while the private swimming pool provides a refreshing place to relax between game drives. Every stay includes a dedicated team, comprising a private guide, safari vehicle and private chef, ensuring each day is tailored to your interests and pace. From exceptional wildlife encounters to relaxed afternoons spent soaking up the tranquillity of the bush, Kubu Villa delivers an exclusive safari experience from beginning to end.
General Facilities
Jaci’s Private Lodge has plenty to keep you entertained when not out on game drives in Madikwe Game Reserve. At the main lodge, you’re able to enjoy a swimming pool, spacious lounge, bar, a glorious fireplace indoors as well as on the deck that overlooks a wildlife-frequented watering hole. The kids’ are kept entertained with a children’s’ play area that offers indoor and outdoor activities.
The true highlight of Jaci’s Private Lodge is the Terrapin Hide. Here, you’ll get the opportunity to snap a few up-close pictures of the animals that come to drink from the nearby watering hole.
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Child friendly
Deck area
Fire pit
Laundry service
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Swimming pool
Wi-Fi available
Wine cellar
Dining
Fantastic meals are prepared using fresh seasonal produce and meats. The modern kitchen is open-plan, so meals are prepared in full view of the dining area. Enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch and high tea in the afternoon.
Dinners are eaten outside around an open fire in the boma area. You may also choose to eat under the stars, in the bush, surrounded by nature. Meal schedules are flexible and can be arranged to accommodate your game drives.
The villas have a self-contained kitchen, where chefs prepare meals for you to enjoy in the luxury of your own retreat, either in the lounge or on the outdoor dining area.
Expert Opinion
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Mary Keet
Africa Safari Expert
A wonderfully unique and fun lodge - perfect for families. Attention to detail and pristine game viewing with knowledgeable rangers - I really love Jaci's
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Traveller Reviews
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Louise Ball
traveler
Everything about Jaci’s Lodge was fantastic. The staff were incredible – they were all extremely warm, welcoming and professional. The guides were brilliant and made each safari drive (of which we did all 10!) different and exciting. The food was exceptional, and the lodges were perfect. We would thoroughly recommend a stay there for any other multigenerational group like ours.
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Chelsea Pope
employee
Jaci's Safari Lodge is the perfect option for families and couples. There are certain rooms that offer their own star bed on the roof that people can chose to use instead of the inside bed. Most of the rooms are tent-like and the bedrooms and bathrooms are open-planned, so make sure you request a room with a toilet door if that is what guests would prefer. The staff are super friendly with experienced game rangers.
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Greg Belchetz
traveler
Jaci’s Lodge, We were very pleased with both our accommodation and the staff at Jaci’s. We had an amazing guide and the meals were delicious. Our kids went on all the drives with us.The Nare suite was lovely and really almost perfect for us.
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Clare Robson
traveler
Jaci’s Lodge – Welcome – excellent, all staff introduced themselves and were genuinely welcoming, felt as if we were joining a house party. Accommodation – amazing, warm and comfortable, a lot of attention to detail (first aid box in bathroom), hot water bottles and heated blanket were turned on for us each night. Saw plenty of wild life right from the veranda. Lodge – loved sitting around the camp fire chatting to other guests. Food – plentiful of high standard and well presented and served, enjoyed the variety of eating environments especially the outdoors ones. Ranger / Game drives – plenty of information, organised a day drive for us- lunch in the bush quite an experience, saw wide variety of animals and birds, our daughters were kept interested and involved. Blankets supplied for warmth. Absolute gem of a place would love to return.
MK
Mary Keet
employee
A wonderfully unique and fun lodge – perfect for families. Attention to detail and pristine game viewing with knowledgeable rangers – I really love Jaci’s