Jackalberry Lodge offers a classic safari experience that combines old-world charm and easy comfort with great game viewing. The camp overlooks a waterhole so it’s not unusual for animals to gather there while you’re lying by the pool or lunching in the dappled shade of the hacienda.
Open your heart and soul to the wonders of safari and the wild beauty of the Greater Kruger Park. You’ll wake with the birds and feel the sun warm the earth, and sleep to the sounds of nature as the night sky dances silently with the stars.A vast diversity of wildlife coupled with the luxury safari lodges provide our guests with an immersive and unforgettable bush experience, whether it’s a romantic getaway or a family holiday safari.An owner-run business with warm and engaging staff, the Thornybush family is passionate about Africa and celebrating safari.
Community projects and conservation initiatives, run in conjunction with Thornybush Nature Reserve, have also played a vital role in our longevity and success as a globally recognised safari destination.
Room
Each of the seven thatched suites accommodates two guests and comes with a private deck and an outside shower. There is also a family suite, which sleeps four people.
Suite
1 Double Bed or 2 Twin BedsFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed or 2 Twin BedsFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Family Suite
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
Honeymoon Suite
1 Double BedFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
1 Double BedFeatures a private patioFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking
dining
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. From a traditional barbecue in a lantern-lit boma to a fireside feast in a starry riverbed, we create dining occasions at Thornybush that are unique and magical experiences. We can prepare a romantic à la carte dinner and serve it on your private deck or set the scene for you to celebrate that special occasion. At Saseka Tented Camp, we offer a tasting menu experience and a Pan-African culinary evening and if you’re staying at one of our family villas, a personal chef will prepare your meals with local flair.Bush breakfasts are served in true Out Of Africa style. As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by bowls of warm water to wash your hands before you sit down at tables set under the trees. Tuck into platters of seasonal fruit, yoghurt and our delicious homemade muesli, followed by a continental or full-cooked breakfast, coffee, Mimosas and Bloody Marys.At Thornybush our menus are paired with superb South African wines, and we pride ourselves on using fresh produce from local suppliers and our community farms. We cater for all dietary requirements. Halaal and Kosher food is also available on request. Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Jackalberry Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Recreation
Both Thornybush and Sabi Sand Nature Reserves share a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park. This makes us home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.With a steady stream of the Big Five roaming freely under the vast skies of the Greater Kruger Park, we’re able to give our guests consistent and thrilling sightings of these iconic animals on twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks or even from the comfort of your Greater Kruger Park safari lodge.From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species, to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area is astounding. You’ll get close to them all with our expert guide-and-tracker teams, who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in our open-air safari vehicles.
Game Driives
MORNING GAME DRIVESWake to early birdsong as the sun peeks over the horizon to signal the start of another dayon safari in South Africa. After morning…
Bush Walk
A guided walking safari is a completely different experience to a game drive in the greater Kruger Park as it not only gives you the thrill of being o…
Bush Spa
Our bush Spa is a haven of peace and tranquillity, a sanctuary to reset body and mind. Fromdeep cleansing facials and wellness massages to manicures a…
Kids Activities
In a post-pandemic world, we know how much you value spending time with your loved ones and want to share life-changing experiences with them.We activ…
Game Driives
MORNING GAME DRIVESWake to early birdsong as the sun peeks over the horizon to signal the start of another dayon safari in South Africa. After morning coffees, you’ll head out in one of our open-air safari vehicles to discover what’s happened in the bush overnight.This is the best time of the day for game viewing as the land is cool and just as some animals start to move around, you’ll see others returning to their dens or resting in the shade after a night on the hunt.With our guide-and-tracker teams’ expert bush knowledge, you’ll encounter Big Five animals and incredible sightings of general game.Our guides are also more than happy to stop and look at trees, birds and other smaller creatures too. Then it’s a coffee stop to stretch the legs and chat about the morning’s sightings before heading back to your safari lodge for breakfast.AFTERNOON GAME DRIVESAfter you’ve spent the day lazing by the pool, caught up on some sleep and had an alfresco lunch, we’ll meet for tea and set out on an afternoon game drive through the Greater Kruger Park.As the light starts to soften, game viewing becomes a photographer’s delight. Will it be a pride of lions sleeping in the shade, wild dogs on a hunt, a dazzle of zebra in the dust or a majestic bird of prey circling above?After drinks and watching the sunset at one of our breathtaking viewpoints, nocturnal wildlife takes its cue for action. Our guides will now focus on the thrill of seeing an elusive leopard walk silently through a moonlit riverbed or lions start to move in the darkness as hyenas cackle in the distance.You may also catch glimpses of bushbabies swinging in the branches, civets, genets, the white-tailed mongoose or a prickle of porcupines.
View on mapBush Walk
A guided walking safari is a completely different experience to a game drive in the greater Kruger Park as it not only gives you the thrill of being on foot in a Big Five Reserve but is a chance to really immerse yourself into nature at ground level.Our highly qualified guides have been specifically trained for walking safaris so you’ll learn about tracking, discover our birdlife, insects, trees and plants and gain an understanding of the powerful eco-system in the Greater Kruger Park.
View on mapBush Spa
Our bush Spa is a haven of peace and tranquillity, a sanctuary to reset body and mind. Fromdeep cleansing facials and wellness massages to manicures and detoxing body treatments. Our professional therapists will tailor the treatments to suit your specific needs.Using all-natural Africology products, you’ll literally feel the stress melt away away as healing hands restore and rejuvenate. The Spa is located at Thornybush Game Lodge and Simbambili Game Lodge. Private wellness treatments at Saseka Tented Camp are easily arranged.
View on mapKids Activities
In a post-pandemic world, we know how much you value spending time with your loved ones and want to share life-changing experiences with them.We actively welcome children under the age of 12 at Little Saseka and Thornybush Game Lodge, and our team will curate activities to ensure everyone has a memorable stay.A safari with kids has never been easier. We love taking your kids on tailored walks with our skilled rangers, who will point out the insects and plants and keep them engaged in what makes this experience so special. We’ll invite them to bake and create.
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At Travel Concierge, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Jackalberry Lodge. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Jackalberry Lodge. Our Jackalberry Lodge holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book Hoedspruit holidays at Jackalberry Lodge in 2025 and 2026. For all Jackalberry Lodge 2025 holidays and Jackalberry Lodge 2026 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
When you stay at Jackalberry Lodge in Hoedspruit, you'll be in a regional park and within the vicinity of Mafunyani Cultural Village and Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. This 4-star lodge is within the region of Andover Nature Reserve and Thornybush Game Reserve.
