Location:- 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 details.
Originally built as Jan and Jaci's home, this exclusive bush retreat
accommodates a maximum of 20 (twenty) guests and has an unsurpassed African
safari feel to it.
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
At a glance:
- Accommodation - Capacity - 20
- Eight (8) large rooms and the exclusive 2 bed-roomed
"Nare Suite" all with en-suite hand-made rock bath with an outdoor
"safari" shower, and fans to keep a gentle breeze flowing and
private decks.
- 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.
- Each room has a hand made ceramic fireplace
surrounded by a stone chimney.
- Full range of guest amenities such as shampoo,
bath oil, body lotions, etc
- Insect proof screening on all windows and sliding
doors
- Insect repellent supplied in all bedrooms and
on all vehicles
- Purified water
- Open air boma where dinner is enjoyed under
the stars
- Safari bar including an international selection
of beverages
- Well stocked ethic curio shop
- Malaria free destination
- Bush gymnasium
- Childrens'play area
- Malaria free destination
- A true african safari
Accommodation:- Featuring only eight large rooms and the exclusive 2 bed-roomed "Nare Suite" - all built with shaggy thatched roofs, canvas walls and large tented windows - to create a true safari atmosphere, inviting you to enjoy your bush surroundings.
Weddings and honeymoons:- Jaci's provides outstanding venues, complete with a team of people to ensure your special day is hassle free. At Jaci's we assist you in planning the perfect day. We have catered for several weddings from 80 to 5 guests, each created around the individual needs of the wedding couple.
Our wedding package includes our usual daily activities and meals. The extra details (flowers, pastor, photographer, etc.) are privately arranged and we can assist once everything is at the lodge. Contact us directly for more details, information and inspiration. At Jaci's we can accommodate 36 adults (between Safari and Tree Lodge) which allows two different venues for the ceremony and for the reception.
Activities:- Between the early morning and evening game drives and walks, there is a cool swimming pool overlooking the river. Paddle your own canoe, lie in a hammock, sip an ice-cold drink, watch the birds, the butterflies and beasts, relax, unwind. The day, the place, the ambience is yours, in peace.
Wildlife:- Lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, leopard - Big Five- also cheetah and wild dog - Magnificent seven.
Giraffe, zebra, warthog, baboon, monkey, hippo, crocodile, and a variety of antelope including kudu, impala, waterbuck, Springbok, Wildebeest, Eland, Blesbok, Tsessebe and Steenbok are regularly seen, along with a number of the more elusive or less common animals. With a bird population of over 250 different species. Bring your binoculars!
Early risers may catch a glimpse of Bush Babies returning to roost in the trees around the rooms or enjoy the morning Francolin calls
Access:- Madikwe Game Reserve can be accessed by
road or by daily departure – air charter departing from Grand
Central Airport. The reserve is approximately three and a half
hours drive from Johannesburg. Guests would route via Zeerust
before proceeding north on the Gaborone road and use two entries
Abjaterskop and Wonderboom Gate.
Child Policy:- Children sharing
with their parents are comfortably accommodated on camping stretchers
in the rooms. Maximum 3 children per room
Shop:- Well stocked curio shop.
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