Jackalberry Lodge | Kruger Park Lodges

Introduction

An intimate safari experience awaits when staying at Thornybush Jackalberry Lodge with just 16 guests at any one time.

Surrounded by wildlife and birdlife of the Thornybush, Jackelberry offers visitors tranquillity and comfort and that quintessential South Africa hospitality all wrapped into one great value prospect.

A fantastic destination for couples, honeymooners and families alike, an unpretentious option with great hospitality and wildlife experiences.

Reserve Information

The famed Thornybush Game Reserve offers visitors one of South Africa's most exceptional bush experiences. Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Thornybush comprises of 14 000 hectares of pristine wilderness that is teaming with wildlife and birdlife including the "Big 5".

Unspoilt nature and those stunning vistas of the surrounding African bushveld is what a safari here is all about, not forgetting the wildlife on show. Thornybush is up there with the best private reserves not only in South Africa but Southern Africa as a whole.

Rooms and Suites

In total Jackalberry Lodge offers guests the choice of seven thatched bush chalets all with king-sized beds, private verandahs and en-suite bathrooms. En-suite bathrooms all offer bathtubs, indoor and outdoor showers.

The family suite is the perfect accommodation for families as there are two en-suite bedrooms on offer and while offering that much more in terms of space.

All rooms are equipped with;

mini-bars
electronic room safe
hair-dryer
tea and coffee-making facilities
telephone
air-conditioning

Activities

Game drives with experienced guides and tracker take place twice daily, the morning drive starts at the crack of dawn while the afternoon drive leaves in the late afternoon returning when the sun has set.

Should one in interested, game walks after breakfast/ brunch are tailored to suit one's interests and fitness levels. A great way not only to stretch your legs but also to experience all the knowledge that the Shangaan trackers one surrounding wildlife, birdlife, trees, plants, insects and local history and culture.

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Ngala Walking Safari

Minimum of a 2-nights

Ngala's walking safari offers an incredible up close and personal experience of the Ngala Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve, this is an incredible 'Big 5' walking safari.

Sabi Sabi Fly In Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days in the Sabi Sabi reserve on this fly-in for this safari, overnight at a luxury Private Lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve whilst enjoying Game Drives in 4X4 Safari Vehicles as well as Bush Walks in the reserve.

Swaziland & Kruger Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights

A 7 Day camping safari that starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Durban taking in Mlilwane Nature Reserve, Swazi Village, Kruger National Park, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and Blyde River Canyon.

Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights

Seven days of wild walking safaris within a private concession in the Kruger National Park itself as well as a few days game viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve famed for her wildlife and White Lions.

Kruger on Foot

4 Days / 3 Nights

A 4-day walking safari in the Greater Kruger National Park offering the thrill of tracking and getting up close to all the creatures of the Africa bush from the large predators to the birds and insects, this safari is an unforgettable experience.