Jackalberry Lodge

Thornybush Game Reserve

Jackalberry Safari Lodge lies within the Big 5 Thornybush Private Game Reserve - 11,500 hectares of fenced prime game viewing bushveld just west of Timbavati and the Greater Kruger Park.

The majestic Drakensberg Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for this lodge, which offers understated comfort and a restful, ethnic ambience that blends harmoniously with nature. More than 60 species of wildlife can be found in the immediate vicinity of the lodge, including lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant, hyena and cheetah, and more than 280 different species of birds have been recorded - a real paradise for birdwatchers.

Game drives are taken in open safari vehicles every morning and evening with highly trained rangers and trackers.

Walking safaris can also be arranged.

At the end of a day, a hearty bushveld dinner is taken at the open boma next to the pool where guests can relax by the crackling camp fire, listening to the night sounds of Africa as the animals come to drink at the floodlit waterhole.

Accommodation is in rustic chalet style rooms. All the rooms open onto patios, and in addition to a mini bar and air-conditioning, all have a sumptuous en-suite bathroom with a feature bath, double hand basins as well as indoor and outdoor showers.

There is also one family room, with 2 separate bedrooms. Children of any age are welcome. At the swimming pool or on a rock at the river, guests can cool down or just soak up the Lowveld sun.

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Rates

Rates From GBP £ 168 US$ 253 ZAR 2,350 EUR 196 per person.

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Our standard rates for a 1 night stay in a Bush Chalet
Dates	Standard Rates	Rate Basis
1 November 2013 to 30 April 2014	GBP £ 221 US$ 334 ZAR 3,095 EUR 259	per person sharing
1 May 2014 to 31 August 2014	GBP £ 168 US$ 253 ZAR 2,350 EUR 196	per person sharing

Standard rates are based on a one night stay - special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.

Baskets with tea, coffee, rusks, muffins and croissants on the morning game drives, various savoury snacks on the evening game drives, brunch, high tea, dinner, 2 guided game drives in open Land Rovers with highly trained rangers and trackers and walking safaris are included. PLEASE NOTE: The tourism levy and all other drinks are NOT included. IN ADDITION: The Conservation fee of R50 per person (subject to change) is also not included - this is payable directly to the lodge on arrival. For guests arriving and departing via FedAir, the landing/departure fees are also excluded (payable directly to the lodge - rates on request).

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 6 are generally not allowed on normal game drives, but this is at the Manager's discretion.

Children's Programme: Jackalberry Lodge offers the Little Legends Children Programme for its younger guests. Activities offered inside the camp area include the collecting of insect and tree identification. Rangers also do short talks on animals and animal behaviour for the bigger kids, and painting activities, building of puzzles and story telling are offered for the smaller children. The library at the lodge also has a range of children's books and games with animal themes.