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Jock Safari Lodge - Main Lodge

From $481 USD Per Person Sharing

A very special destination, the luxury Jock Safari Lodge was one of the first privately-owned camps in Kruger National Park and is named after Sir Percy Fitzpatrick’s famous novel, Jock of the Bushveld. Romantic and elegant accommodation in just twelve luxury suites set in the pristine African bushveld await you here at this exclusive safari destination.

Suites are linked by wooden walkways to each other and the main lodge and bar which is set around a 400-year old Jackalberry tree. You will wind your way up the steps to reach the viewing deck overlooking the river a gorgeous rock pool to unwind with a cocktail or aperitif before dinner. You can also do so in the privacy of your own plunge pool and deck at your luxury suite.

The historical wagons that are placed around the lodge add to the unique ambience; they also serve as one of the dinner venues for meals that are so rich in flavours and served in legendary proportions. Either to be enjoyed outside under the stars near the wagons, in the lapa or the fine dining room.

Expect to see a wide variety of game here on drives and walking safaris; the luxury Jock Safari Lodge has exclusive traversing rights on one of Africa’s best Big Five game viewing areas in the Kruger National Park. Besides this there is the on-site Spa, opportunities to view ancient rock art, learn about the night skies and something completely different, to undertake a Frogging Safari!

Jock Safari Lodge – old world elegance in unspoilt wilderness

Our Rating: Luxury

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The twelve luxury suites available at Jock’s Safari Lodge are spacious and elegantly appointed reflecting the diverse cultural mix of the region including Zulu, Shangaan and European touches. All have en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and the expected amenities of air-conditioning, mini-bars, and safes – there are internet facilities available on request. Both bathroom and outdoor shower share the river view and you could be lucky enough to see every member of the Big Five from your room!

Laze around on the private sala overlooking the river and plunge pool or head to the communal lounge area and raised bar to sink into leather armchairs and contemplate the stunning views. From here you can see the beautiful rock swimming pool that just gets more inviting as the day warms up.

Buffet-style breakfasts, plated lunches and sumptuous dinners are served up either in the dining room, the outdoor boma or around the ox-wagons. Spoil yourself further at the Pilgrim’s Rest Retreat with its pampering body and beauty treatments. This is a great destination for weddings, honeymoons and any kind of celebratory occasion.

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The days will pass in a blur here as you slip into the pace of the African bush buffered by very high levels of luxurious comfort. The diverse landscape of the Kruger National Park is home to a great abundance of wildlife including bird species such as the tawny and fish eagle, baboons storming Amarula trees for their fruit, elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards and 34 different species of frogs! Hence Jock’s Safari Lodges new Frogging Safari – you set off with headlights, nets and in gumboots to catch and identify the frogs before releasing back into the wild.

You can explore this vast wilderness by twice-daily game drives or go on a guided walk to get really close with nature. There is rock art that dates back more than 3 000 years found in the concession and on the walks you get to see the miniature wildlife that also inhabits the park such as insects, reptiles and small birds.

At night, turn your attention to the heavens and settle down for rich tales of local folklore mixed in with astronomy facts as you unravel the mysteries of the stars.
 

Jock’s Safari Lodge is set in the southern area of South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park with its southern boundary the route that settlers used to travel in wagons from the coastline into the interior.

Daily flights operate between Cape Town and Johannesburg into the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and the Kruger Park is easily accessible by road from here.

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