JACI'S LODGE's - MADIKWE GAME RESERVE:
Jaci's lodges are situated in the Malaria Free Madikwe Game Reserve boasting 75000 hectares of top ten territory.

You can expect to see Wild Dog, both Black and White Rhino, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Spotted & Brown Hyena, Cheetah, Giraffe, Buffalo, over 400 Elephant, extensive plains game including Eland, Gemsbok, Springbok and Red Hartebeest, as well as over 340 species of birds.

JACI'S SAFARI LODGE:
The Main lodge is built in a curve around an ancient termite mound and masterfully blends into its magnificent surroundings. The interiors reflect Jaci's unique style and attention to detail.

To create a tented feel, the eight rooms and exclusive Nare Suite are all built incorporating a unique mixture of natural stone, shaggy thatched roofs and canvas walls.

A hand crafted rock bath and outdoor safari shower compliment the authentic African Safari atmosphere. Private wooden viewing decks overlook a small stream where birds and animals come to quench their thirst.

Jaci's has eight thatched rooms, each with a charming built in, en-suite hand-made rock bath with an outdoor "safari" shower, and fans to keep a gentle breeze flowing. Six of the rooms have twin beds and the seventh and eighth room have king size four-poster beds.

Each room has a hand made ceramic fireplace surrounded by a stone chimney. The deck in front of the room allows you to sit and enjoy the surrounding sights and smells of the bushveld - whilst watching the animals walking past to drink.
The walls in the bathroom are built using natural rock and the bath was constructed on site. In order to create a "tented feel" the rooms have canvas sides.

Children sharing with their parents are comfortably accommodated on camping stretchers in the rooms. Maximum 3 children per room.


Meals are prepared in the ultra modern kitchen in full view of the dining area. Dinners are eaten outside around the open fire in the boma (reeded enclosure) under the stars, or ‘braaied’ (barbequed) outside in the bush, surrounded by nature. There is a quiet reading space upstairs, as well as a well-stocked ethnic craft shop.

JACI'S SAFARI LODGE: NARE SUITE:
Originally built as Jan and Jaci's home, this exclusive bush retreat accommodates a maximum of 4 guests and has an unsurpassed African safari feel to it.

Both bedrooms have canvas sides with enormous gauze windows, a handcrafted stone bath and outdoor safari shower allowing you to indulge in all the sights and sounds Africa has to offer.

A private plunge pool, built within the wooden viewing deck, overlooks a fabulous waterhole and incorporates an outdoor dining area. Our chefs will prepare sumptuous meals for you in the privacy and luxury of your own bush retreat.

Equipped with a private game drive vehicle and professional guide you are assured of an exclusive African Safari to be remembered and repeated.

This exciting addition to Jaci’s is an exclusive “bush retreat”- so named because of the resident Buffalo Bull who frequents the waterhole in front of the Suite (along with the numerous other animal visitors) - accommodates a maximum of 4 guests, is the latest addition to Jaci’s.

The Nare Suite has a self contained kitchen (for our chefs to prepare meals for you in the luxury of your own retreat), lounge and outdoor dining area.

FACILITIES:
Jaci's is situated at an ideal spot overlooking an established and well used water hole, under a grove of Tamboti trees, on the edge of the Marico River. The main complex is different, open plan, curved around a huge anthill, under shady trees overlooking the water hole and on the banks of the Marico River.

Upstairs there is a quiet reading space. There is also a well-stocked ethnic craft shop.
Jaci's Safari Lodge now has a fully equipped gym situated between Jaci's Safari Lodge and Jaci's Tree lodge as well as a kiddies play area, overlooking the river.

There are only eight double rooms and the exclusive Nare Suite in this "must see", malaria free destination. Each one faces out over a dry river-bed which acts as a walkway for game on its way to and from the water hole. They each have a "tented" interior, walls of local stone and a cool thatch roof, for giving that special African bush feeling. A charming built in, en-suite hand-made rock bath with an outdoor "safari" shower, and fans to keep a gentle breeze flowing.

Between the early morning and evening game drives and walks, there is a cool swimming pool overlooking the river.

Lie in a hammock, sip an ice-cold drink, watch the birds, the butterflies and beasts, relax, unwind.

The day, the place, the ambience are yours, in peace.

SUGGESTED SUMMER SCHEDULE:
05h00 - 06h00:
Wake up call, cereals, rusks, tea and coffee in the dining room - thereafter depart on morning activity.

09h00 - 10h00:
A selection of fresh fruit, yoghurt, homemade mueslis, a wild varied bush breakfast will be served in the dining room.

13h00 - 14h00:
A light lunch will see you through the summer heat, followed by a selection of fine South African cheeses.

16h00 - 16h30:
Afternoon tea, a selection of fine teas, filter coffee, fruit juice, sweet or savory snacks - thereafter depart on afternoon drive. The afternoon drive includes a sundowner stop and a night drive.

20h00 - 21h00
Pre-dinner drinks and snacks served in the boma or bush bar.

21h00 - 22h00:
Dinner, consisting of a starter, fire cooked main meal, dessert, tea or coffee and liqueurs if desired, will be served in the boma/diningroom.

These times are a guide only, they can and do change depending on local conditions and season.

SUGGESTED WINTER SCHEDULE:

06h00 - 07h30:
Early morning wake up call. Coffee/Tea with rusks and light cereals before early morning game drive. On game drive your Guide will close down for coffee/tea break.

10h30 - 12h30:
Brunch served after return to the Lodge after a game drive of 3-4 hours.

14h30 - 15h30:
You are then left to your own devices till High Tea at 14h30 after which you depart on game drive for about 4 hours. On game drive you will close down for sundowners and light snacks.

19h00 - 19h30:
On return to the Lodge there will be time to freshen up and have a drink at the Bar prior to dinner in the Boma or Dinning Room. Bush Braais are also arranged, weather permitting. Drinks in Bar or by the fireplace after dinner are welcome.

These times are a guide only, they can and do change depending on local conditions and season.