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A Reason For Being
It is still the lure of gold that draws humans to the African bush - the gold of a lion's mane pushing purposefully through the tall yellow grasses of the savannah, the glitter of an eagle's eye, the haze of a molten sunset.
But is was a very different kind of gold that first drew men to the region. More than 70 years ago, the gold-rich capital of Thula Mela, situated on a hill at the fork of the Limpopo and Lebuvu Rivers 200km north of Jock Safari Lodge, served as the trading centre of Southern Africa.
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Then in the late 1800s, an influx of European gold speculators ran the gauntlet of wild animals between Delgoa Bay and the gold fields of the interior. Fortunately most of these transient humans made little impact on either the landscape or wildlife of the region which is now one of the most prized natural environments on our planet.
The lodge is named after a local legend, Jock of the Bushveld. This canine hero of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick's famous story of courage and loyalty has stirred adventurous souls for a hundred years. |
The Great Outdoors
Jock Safari Lodge is one of the very first privately owned camps situated in the world famous Kruger National Park, with exclusive traversing rights in what is regarded as the best Big Five game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
Daily guided game drives and walks led by professional rangers offer close encounters with Africa's wildlife. At dawn and dusk, avoiding the heat of the day, guests are invited to follow paths through the bush to discover the mysteries of this unspoilt wilderness.
They might encounter a grazing rhino, a majestic leopard, a rare raptor or an exquisite rock painting left thousands of years ago by local hunter-gatherers at any turn. Birders and photographers will be overwhelmed by the opportunities afforded by the open savannah.
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Jock Safari Lodge
Besides offering wonderful views of the river bed and waterholes, careful screening by lush trees and reed walls ensure that each luxurious suite at Jock Safari Lodge gives a sense of being alone in, and integrated with, the surrounding landscape. The suites are linked to the main lodge by meandering pathways. Your accommodation boasts private plunge pools, and furnishings reflecting the region's distinctive mix of regional cultures. |
Every guest suite is elegantly furnished with attention paid to the little comforts that make any Mantis property memorable. Metres of gossamer white netting envelope the beds, either queen size or twin, according to guest's needs. Decadent en-suite bathrooms feature romantic Victorian ball and claw baths, "his & her" vanities, and personalized toiletries. For guests' convenience, each room also has individually adjustable air-conditioning, a hospitality tray, mini-bar and safe. Each suite has a private "Sala" (outdoor lounge) that overlooks the river. |
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Spa
Ease the strains of modern living from every muscle and mind at our scenic Spa. Overlooking the haven of a serenity garden, the spa is fully equipped with therapy and relaxation rooms, hydrotherapy bath, steam room and sauna. Therapies are also available in the relaxed atmosphere of one's own room. |
Little Jock
Little Jock, overlooking the banks of the Biyamiti River is situated one kilometer from Main Camp and offers sweeping views over the unspoilt Kruger Park Bushveld.
Three luxurious suites offer all the comforts and amenities one can expect from a 5-star private lodge. Guests can relax in the comfort of the central lounge designed with large bay windows and enjoy both al fresco and indoor dining facilities, while your chef conjures up traditional dishes inspired by the natural surrounds.
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Your personal game ranger takes care of all your game drives and bush encounters. Whilst not on game drives, you can relax next to the scenic pool soaking up the sun watching the wild animals frequent the surrounding bush.
Little Jock can either be booked as a private safari camp for a small group or family, or for individuals. With only 3 suites ensures personal service remains a high priority.
Guests at Little Jock are encouraged to spoil themselves by making use of the extensive Spa treatments available at Main Camp, a mere 5 minutes away. |
Location
Located in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park, at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers. Six thousand hectares of pristine bush are reserved for the exclusive use of Jock's privileged guests, who either fly in to Skukuza or Malalane Airports (35 km away), or are transferred in luxury air-conditioned vehicles from Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) (98 km away). Johannesburg is 420 km's away. |
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