Jacis Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
North West Province
FROM
R5,685 pp/night sharing
Normal Selling Rate R9,195
Jacis Safari Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve
North West Province
Features
- Extraordinary game viewing
- Extremely dedicated staff
- Malaria free and a quick drive from JHB for that weekend break away.
- Big FiveYes
- Off RoadYes
- Camp FencedYes
- Child PolicyAll ages welcome
- PoolVarious Pools Spread Across The Lodge Layout
- SPAIn-room Massages
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaNo
- Back-up PowerGenerator
Location
Madikwe Game Reserve
Getting There
Fly or Drive to Madikwe. Federal Air offers daily scheduled flights into the Eastern Airstrip or a 4 hour self-drive from Johannesburg.
Accommodation
8 x Luxury Tented-Style Suites
1 x Luxury Nare Suite – min 4 & max 6 guests
1 x Luxury Safari Suite – min 5 & max 8 guests
2 x Starbed Suites
Rates & Special Offers
Deals By Date
Special discounted rates for The Nare Suite, Safari Suite or Starbed Suites are available on request.
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability.
- Proof of SADC residency may be required at the time of booking or upon check-in at the lodge.
- Surcharges and a minimum 3 night stay may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
- Unless otherwise stated, all rates listed are based on a minimum 2 night stay. Surcharges may apply for a 1 night booking.
- Rates quoted are only applicable to SADC Residents. Special Discounted rates for International Residents are available on request
- Gate Fees R 180 per adult per stay & R 80 per child (under 12 years) per stay, which need to be prepaid upon booking. For guests flying in, gate fees R 240 per adult per stay and R 150 per child per stay. Rates are subject to change.
- Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution Fee of R 190 per adult per night & R 95 per child (under 12 years) per night applies. The fees are subject to change and to be settled at the lodge direct.
- Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution Fee from 15 April 2024:
SADC Residents R 225 per adult per night & R 115 per child (under 12 years) per night applies. The fees are subject to change and to be settled at the lodge direct.
- There is a single supplement charge for single accommodation. Please contact your BushBreaks & More consultant for a quote.
- Children 0 – 5 years can only be accommodated in the Luxury Nare or Safari suites.
- Children 0 – 5 years may be accommodated in a standard Luxury Tented-Style Suite on request and subject to availability of stretcher beds.
- The child policy below applies to all children from 6 up to and including 12 years, sharing a room with two adults:
- Jaci’s Safari Lodge can accommodate a maximum of two children aged 6 – 12 years sharing with two adults in a room – subject to availability of stretcher beds.
- One child aged 6 – 12 years, sharing with a single adult will be charged the normal child sharing rate. (Available on request)
- Children occupying their own room will be charged normal adult sharing rates.
- Children sharing with adults are accommodated on a stretcher bed. Each stretcher bed and cot can accommodate a maximum of one child.
- Children’s menu is available on request and can be discussed with the chef upon arrival.
- Children 13 years and older are considered adults and will therefore require their own room at the applicable adult sharing rates.
- Please request a child sharing rate from your BushBreaks consultant.
- Children 6 – 12 years old sharing with parents may join their parents on the adult morning and/or evening game drives at the discretion of the Ranger.
About Jacis Safari Lodge
Jaci’s Safari Lodge masterfully lends into its surroundings, encompassing a magnificent main area built round an ancient termite mound. The location was discovered and the concept envisaged by Jan in combination with Jaci’s colorful decorating style and attention to detail you are sure of a memorable and unique Safari experience.
The generous Main Lodge consists of a spacious lounge and open plan dining area with uninterrupted views of the bush. Enjoy fire cooked meals in our enclosed boma, or under the stars at a bush braai.
Lounge at the pool or enjoy bird watching from the hammock on the bank of the Groot Marico River.
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.
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.
Lie in a hammock, sip an ice-cold drink, watch the birds, the butterflies and beasts, relax, and unwind. The day, the place, the ambience is yours, in peace.
Luxury Nare Suite at Jaci’s Safari Lodge
Min 4 & Max 6 guests
The suite has a master and guest bedroom downstairs, each with open an open-plan bathroom, a handmade rock bath and an outdoor safari shower. The upstairs loft, which has its own toilet, is ideal for children. The Nare Suite also has a wooden viewing deck with private plunge pool that overlooks a waterhole, on which you can kick back and enjoy watching the animals and birds that visit. Private game-drive vehicle and professional guide, the chefs can also prepare meals for you in privacy, should you so desire.
Luxury Safari Suite at Jaci’s Safari Lodge
Min 4 & Max 8 guests
The Safari Suite is perfect for larger families looking for a more exclusive and intimate bush experience. Designed and decorated with the vibrant colours and African textures. The suite can sleep up to eight people. The master bedroom has an outdoor “safari” shower, open-plan bath with magnificent views into the bush, and adjoining children’s room (perfect for younger children). Across the passage there is a lounge with adjoining guest room and an upstairs loft – both sharing the bathroom facilities downstairs and an outdoor “safari” shower. Guests staying at the Safari Suite have their own private splash pool flanked by a deck and loungers on which to soak up the sunshine, as well as a small lounge in which to relax after a long day in the bush. There is also a private field guide and game-drive vehicle.
Starbed Suites
The two Starbed Suites are the epitome of private romantic safari accommodation. Set over two levels, these luxury suites are ideal for honeymooners and special occasions. Striking bursts of colour, authentic decor touches, bold furniture pieces and luxurious finishes reflect style, class and sophistication with Jaci’s bushveld twist. With a choice of sleeping indoors or under the African sky, each suite boasts two king-size beds (one on the roof under the stars), outdoor showers and indoor bathrooms, as well as lounge areas, a private safari bar and viewing deck.
About Madikwe Game Reserve
Herman Charles Bosman has woven many a tale about Abjaterskop and the Marico River. It is perhaps he that best describes the vast area where enselsberg rise from the savannahs and an area that is given life from the Marico River. This is the malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, 75 000 hectares of unique topography and breathtaking beauty, it is also the home to the big 5, wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.
This 75 000 hectare reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and ecozones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve.
History of the Reserve
The reserve was proclaimed in August 1991, but officially became the estate of the North-West Parks Board on the 31 October 1991. The reserve is one of very few in the world that was proclaimed purely on the grounds of it being the most appropriate sustainable land use for the area in which the reserve lies. Studies done through independent consultants clearly showed that wildlife-based tourism would be the most beneficial option for an area that was in an economic depression. The vision for Madikwe was to have a joint venture run by the North-West Parks Board, private investors and the local communities living in the surrounding area.
The reserve has now become a role model for many similar ventures country wide due to the successes achieved within the reserve. Prior to the park being proclaimed, work had already begun on clearing derelict farm buildings, fencing, and a number of alien plant species. The park has a number of old buildings that were spared from demolition and now serve as The Parks Board headquarters. There were other game scout outposts built to house game scouts and other reserve staff.
The perimeter was fenced with approximately 150km of electric game fencing, which is electrified to prevent the escape of the larger game species. In the park local business and labour was used to demolish buildings, erect fences and to construct roads, dams and lodges.
Additional Activities
- Walking Safaris – (to be arranged in advance at additional cost, min 2 pax)
Getting There
Option 1: Johannesburg / Pretoria via Rustenburg (N4)
This route will take approximately 5 hours
- From Rustenburg (N4) follow signs to Zeerust
- In Zeerust take the Gaborone/Madikwe Road in Main Street approximately in the middle of town. Refuel here as there is no fuel in the Madikwe Reserve
- After approximately 85 kms you will see the “Abjaterskop” Entrance into the Reserve
- Once you enter the Park there is about 37 km of dirt road to the Lodge.
Option 2 : Johannesburg via Sun City to the Molatedi Gate
This route normally takes 3,5 hours from Johannesburg. However, from July ’06 for an uncertain period it will take 45 minutes longer due to roadworks.
The gravel road on this route makes it a little bumpy but not impassable in a sedan vehicle. This is the route we prefer to use because it is so much shorter and as long as you take it easy on the gravel you are perfectly fine. It is advisable to fill up with fuel at the Sun Village, just after the Sun City entrance on the right as there is no fuel available inside the reserve.
- Follow the signs to Pretoria and N1 PIETERSBERG
- After approx 36 kms you will see big signs over the highway – you need to follow the direction N1 PIETERSBERG turn onto this highway, (you are now travelling in a northerly direction) – go for quite a while.
- You will see signs for a toll road called Bakwenya Platinum Highway N4 Rustenberg. Take this toll road.
- Once on the N4 continue in the Rustenberg direction – take exit #225 which is the R556 Sun City/Majakaneng
- Turn right at the top of the off ramp to Sun City and continue straight to Sun City (approx 73 kms to Sun City from this off ramp). After passing Sun City on the right, continue straight (approximately 5 km) until you reach a four-way junction
- Turn right to DERDEPOORT. There are brown “Jaci’s Safari Lodge” signs from this section at each place where you next change direction on the road.
- Follow the road for approximately 8 kms and turn left at the sign saying, “BAPONG”.
- Continue straight along this road (ignoring ALL signs saying “MADIKWE”) after passing through MABESKRAAL at the 4 way junction/stop turn right to DERDEPOORT onto the new tarred section of the road.
- After 26kms the road will become gravel/dirt, the Dwarsberg Liquor Store will be on your left. Watch out for a “bump” as the tar ends.
- Continue straight along this road for about 32 km of gravel, (do not take the next Derdepoort turning to the right, continue straight), passing through the Molatedi village over the Marico River and straight to the MOLATEDI GATE entrance into the Park. From here, just follow the signs to Jaci’s Safari Lodge. Inside the Park the short route is 7 km to the Lodge and the long route, (if road still under contruction), about 40km of gravel.