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Lodge · South Africa
Jaci's Safari Lodge
Right in the heart of the 75,000-hectare conservation of Madikwe, Jaci’s Safari Lodge offers guests the perfect destination for unrivaled game-viewing, unique accommodation options, outstanding service and tailor-made safari activities.
From R 15 750 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · South Africa
Jaci's Safari Lodge
From R 15 750 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowRight in the heart of the 75,000-hectare conservation of Madikwe, Jaci’s Safari Lodge offers guests the perfect destination for unrivaled game-viewing, unique accommodation options, outstanding service and tailor-made safari activities.
Location · South Africa
From, per person · night · R 15 750
About the lodge
An overview of Jaci's Safari Lodge.
Right in the heart of the 75,000-hectare conservation of Madikwe, Jaci’s Safari Lodge offers guests the perfect destination for unrivaled game-viewing, unique accommodation options, outstanding service and tailor-made safari activities.
Highlights
- Conservation safaris at Jaci’s Lodges are designed to help everyday bush lovers contribute to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts taking place in the greater Madikwe Game Reserve.
- Bordering Botswana, the diversity of plant and animal species in the Madikwe Reserve is remarkable. Besides the sought-after Big Five—lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant, and rhino—Madikwe also boasts over 300 bird species and a variety of antelope.
You Should Know
- Children aged 6 to 12 years sharing a room with their parents qualify for special rates.
- The Jaci's Safari Suite and Nare Suite can be booked for families or small groups. Children of all ages are accommodated in the Nare and Safari Suites.
The Details
Jaci's Safari Lodge boasts two exclusive Starbed Suites, six luxury Tented Suites, and two private Family Suites. Decorated in vibrant colors and African textures, each of the six Luxury Tented Suites features air conditioning, overhead fans, a private outdoor shower, a lavish handcrafted mosaic indoor bath, and private viewing decks.
The two new Starbed Suites are set over two levels and are perfect for romantic getaways. These suites are decorated with striking colors and bold, luxurious furnishings. Guests have the option to sleep indoors or under the African sky, with each suite featuring two king-size beds (including one on the roof under the stars). Other features include outdoor showers, indoor bathrooms, a comfortable lounge area, a private safari bar, and a viewing deck.
The Nare Suite, accommodating up to six people (four adults and two children), is ideal for families or small groups traveling together. This suite includes two bedrooms, an open-plan bathroom with a large stone bath and outdoor shower, and an upstairs loft. The Nare Suite is equipped with a private game-viewing vehicle and a professional guide.
The Safari Suite can accommodate up to eight guests (four adults and four children) and is perfect for larger families or groups traveling together. The main bedroom and adjoining second bedroom share an outdoor shower and open-plan bathroom. Across the passage, there is a lounge with an adjoining guest room and an upstairs loft. The Safari Suite is also equipped with a private game-viewing vehicle and a professional guide.
The lodge facilities include an indoor and outdoor dining area, viewing deck, open-plan kitchen, cozy fireplace, lounge and guest-welcome area, outdoor boma area, fully stocked bar, bush swimming pool, bush gym, and river walk.
Jaci's Safari Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a well-rounded Big Five safari experience.
Price Includes
- Twice-daily game drives, including sunset/sunrise stops and a night drive with astronomy.
- Light lunch, dinner, brunch, local and specialized teas, as well as fabulous filter coffee.
- A private game-viewing vehicle and field guide for the duration of your stay.
- Select house drinks, which include a selection of South African wines (red, white, and sparkling), select local beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and select house spirits.
- Fireside, starlight dining whenever possible.
- Transfers to and from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir or a private charter.
Our rates are per person sharing unless otherwise noted. Single supplements may apply. Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Green season
13 Apr 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives and round-trip transfer from Eastern Airstrip (FedAir / private charter)
R 15 750
per person · night
Festive
19 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
All-Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives and round-trip transfer from Eastern Airstrip (FedAir / private charter)
R 18 900
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Stay & Pay
Stay four nights and pay for three, available for stays from 1 November to 15 December. Only one offer applies per booking and it cannot be combined with other promotions; all beverages are excluded from the special offer rate.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Jacis's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Special – Stay for 5 Pay for 4
5 nights for the price of 4 (1 night complimentary)
Jaci's Safari Suites offers a 'Stay for 5 Pay for 4' honeymoon special running all year round, excluding peak season. To qualify, guests must travel within 6 months of their marriage date and provide proof of a marriage certificate at the time of booking.
- Minimum stay
- 5 nights
- Booking
- Valid within 6 months of marriage date
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate required (travel within 6 months of marriage date)
- Combinable
- Not combinable with other promotions or discounts. Only one offer applies per booking.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Jaci's Safari Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Children 6–12 charged child rate when sharing with parents. Max 2 additional children per suite per night. A child in their own room pays the adult rate; a child sharing with a single adult is charged the child rate while the adult pays the single supplement. Guests 13+ are considered adults.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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All ages are welcome to stay. Each of the 10 Safari Suites accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children (on Little Expedition Beds in the sunken lounge), with a maximum of 2 additional children per suite per night. Children aged 6–12 may join scheduled morning and evening game drives with their parents. Children 5 and under are not accommodated on scheduled game drives — they can only join drives in private-use Villas (private vehicle/villa required). A dedicated Jungle Drive, babysitting service and early dining options are included in the daily rate for children aged 0–5.
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A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Jaci's Safari Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Candis and Dolan across the team.
"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went cage Shark diving, did a private guided Cape Peninsula tour. Everything was perfect! This was our first time using Safari.com and we will definitely use them in the future. I would highly recommend this company."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Jaci's Safari Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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