Jackalberry Lodge: A Luxurious Safari Experience in South Africa

Jackalberry Lodge is a luxurious 5-star lodge located in Hoedspruit, on the edge of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Nestled in the Thornybush Game Reserve, this lodge offers spectacular views, reasonable comfort, and tranquility in the heart of the African bushveld.

Thornybush Game Reserve is home to diverse wildlife.

Accommodation and Amenities

Jackalberry Lodge caters for up to 18 guests, ensuring very personal service. There are seven private chalets, each comprising a bedroom and en-suite bathroom with a bath and indoor and outdoor showers.

These luxurious cottages are fully air-conditioned and provide a private patio from which guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery.

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Private patio

Dining and Services

Dining facilities at Jackalberry Lodge include a restaurant where a rich, complimentary breakfast is served each morning. The dining at Jackalberry Lodge is all-inclusive. One evening you can enjoy a lovely bush dinner.

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Other hotel amenities include a library and patio. Additional services include babysitting or child care, laundry facilities, a safe-deposit box at the front desk, and television in the lobby.

Wildlife Viewing

The bushveld around the Jackalberry Safari Lodge is home to a lot of wildlife. Guests staying here are offered comfortable chalets each of which features its en-suite bathroom. Guests take pleasure in excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

Kruger National Park shares a fenceless border with Thornybush Game Reserve.

During the early morning, late afternoon, and night safari drives, travelers have the chance to spot South Africa's Big Five, which include the Rhino, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Lion.

Location and Transportation

The five-star Lodge is in the Thornybush Game Reserve on the edge of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Thornybush Game Reserve is a 15,000-hectare private reserve sharing a 22-kilometer fenceless border with the Kruger National Park.

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The Eastgate Airport, outside of Hoedspruit, is approximately 25 minutes by road from the Jackalberry, Thornybush Game Reserve itself. Road transfers from the Eastgate Airport to the game reserve are available upon request. Jackalberry Lodge can also arrange transfers for you.

If you are on a self-drive trip, you will need to have your reservation details to hand to give to the security guard on the gate. There are signs along the way to help guide you. Our drive from the gate to the lodge took about 15 minutes along dirt roads.

Booking Information

To check the nightly rates of Jackalberry Lodge, simply begin by selecting the desired dates/length of stay and click the "Check Rates" button. Comparison and decisions can then be made with the display of pricing information for each style of guest room.

Information regarding room features and amenities is provided in the center of the screen. Having made the decision for dates, room style, and rates, simply locate and click on the "Book Now" button on the right hand side of the screen.

After making this selection you will be transferred to a "Complete Your Booking" form where various information will be requested in order to reserve your room at Jackalberry Lodge. The "Details of Your Stay" will be displayed for your review so that you can ensure all information regarding your visit is acceptable and understood.

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After reviewing the details, proceed by filling in the information requested in the "Guest Details" section. Answer the few basic questions required. Upon completing this, simply select the "Complete Reservation" button to finish booking your room at Jackalberry Lodge.

Additional Information

This lodge in South Africa can be used as an incentive getaway, as a venue for corporate meetings and brainstorming sessions as well as team building.

As a family with young children, we felt very comfortable at Jackalberry Lodge. The food was amazing and the service was 5 star. We hope you found our Jackalberry Lodge review helpful.

There are 6 lodges under the Thornybush umbrella. All of them are family-friendly except Simbabili.

Table: Overview of Jackalberry Lodge

Feature Details
Location Thornybush Game Reserve, near Kruger National Park, South Africa
Accommodation 7 private chalets with en-suite bathrooms
Dining Restaurant, all-inclusive dining options
Activities Wildlife viewing, safari drives
Amenities Library, patio, babysitting, laundry, safe-deposit box

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