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About the lodge
An overview of Jock Safari Lodge.
Nestled in the South-Western corner of the renowned Kruger National Park and overlooking the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers that flows as one; Jock Safari Lodge is the perfect place to experience breathtaking wildlife sightings including the notorious Big 5.
Highlights
- Early morning and late afternoon open-vehicle game drives are conducted by highly experienced rangers.
- Other activities offered either at the lodge or nearby include wilderness walks, bird watching, and golfing at Leopard Creek.
You Should Know
- Main Jock accommodates families with children aged 6 years and older.
- Persons under the age of 12 years are not permitted on any walking safaris.
- Closes for refurbishments: 01 June 2026 | Reopens: 08 September 2026
- Main Jock Lodge Closure Dates - Closes: 29 May 2027 | Reopens: 01 October 2027
The Details
The twelve luxurious thatched suites offer exclusive privacy, blending verdant trees and reed walls into their design. These spacious suites feature an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and luxury amenities, air-conditioning, a private minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a private deck with a plunge pool, and a private "Sala" (outdoor daybed) overlooking the river and bushveld.
The main lodge facilities include indoor and outdoor dining areas, a gift boutique, a relaxation retreat with a sauna and exercise room, a library with a television and DVD player, a swimming pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi in the main areas of the lodge.
Jock Safari Lodge is the ideal location for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking an authentic safari experience.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, 2 daily game drives, guided wilderness walks, all meals, a selection of house beverages, and game drive beverages.
- 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.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Jock Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, a selection of house beverages with on-drive drinks and snacks, two daily game drives and guided wilderness walks on request
R 18 480
Low season
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Full Board - All meals, a selection of house beverages with on-drive drinks and snacks, two daily game drives and guided wilderness walks on request
R 19 860
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.
Exclusive offer
Available right now.
Stay & Pay
Receive 10% discount when booking 3 consecutive nights. Valid: 1 April - 30 April 2026 & 1 April - 30 April 2027 | Excludes: 3 Apri l- 6 April 2026 & 3 April - 6 April 2027
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Caleo Foundation's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon or Anniversary offer
Complimentary bottle of bubbly, welcome platter, romantic turn-down, and exclusive sleep-out option
Guests booking their honeymoon or anniversary stay at Jock Safari Lodge receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly, a welcome platter, a romantic turn-down service, and exclusive access to the sleep-out option. The offer is valid all year round with no restrictions, and is described identically across both the 2026–27 and 2027–28 rate cards.
- Combinable
- No restrictions apply.
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 Jock Safari Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, 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
- 12+
- Game drives
- 12+
- Walking safari
- 13+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 0–5 sharing with adults stay complimentary (subject to cot/extra bed availability). Children 6–11 sharing pay the child supplementary rate (2026 9,240; 2027 9,935; 2028 10,775). Persons 12+ are considered adults. Fitzpatrick's villa rate covers up to 6 adults plus up to 4 additional children 0–11 on bunk beds.
Notable exceptions
- Children 0–11 years are permitted at Fitzpatrick's at Jock (the exclusive-use private villa) ONLY — the main lodge does not accept this age group as a general policy (per the most recent 2027/28 signed rate sheet; the prior 2026/27 sheet limited this to 0–5 years). Additional children aged 0–5 on game drives are restricted to drives conducted within the Jock Safari Lodge Concession only. Wilderness walks are not permitted for anyone under 13.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Jock Safari Lodge.
Sleep-out
Honeymoon. Anniversary Sleep Out
Jock Safari Lodge offers an exclusive sleep-out option as part of its Honeymoon or Anniversary package. Guests receive a complimentary bottle of bubbly, a welcome platter, a romantic turn-down service, and access to an exclusive sleep-out option when booking a honeymoon or anniversary stay.
Included as part of the Honeymoon or Anniversary offer. No restrictions apply. Available all year round.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- All Year, subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
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A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Jock Safari Lodge.
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 Jock 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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