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Jaci's Private Lodge

Madikwe, South Africa

Jaci's Private Lodge

At the water’s edge in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve

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An intimate safari retreat with wildlife at its doorstep

Jaci’s Private Lodge is set beside the Marico River in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, home to the Big Five. The main lodge features open decks, lounges and a swimming pool overlooking the bush.

Stay in one of six Safari Suites or four family-friendly Safari Suite Expeditions, each with its own viewing deck and sunken lounge. The Expedition suites can accommodate up to two children.

Among our favourites are the three exclusive-use properties: Kubu Villa overlooking the Marico River, Nare Villa above a private waterhole and five-bedroom Jaci’s Madikwe House. Here, you can enjoy your own pool, dedicated staff and game drives in a private safari vehicle with your guide.

Head out on twice-daily guided game drives before returning for fireside dinners in the boma (a traditional open-air space) or on the elevated Thutlwa Deck. We especially recommend a visit to the Terrapin Hide, accessed through an underground tunnel, where you might observe elephants, buffalo and birdlife from water level.

  • Five giraffes walking down a red dirt road with hills in the background on safari at Jaci's Private Lodge.
  • A raised wooden walkway curving through a forest towards a lit stone entrance at Jaci's Private Lodge.
  • Wooden deck at Jaci's Private Lodge with corner seating and a fire pit overlooking a small natural waterhole.
  • Spacious bedroom at Jaci's Private Lodge with a brightly colored bed, a white bathtub, and large scenic windows.
  • Set outdoor dining table at Jaci's Private Lodge under a wooden roof, with colorful blankets and copper lights.
  • A male lion walking through tall grass with its mouth open, set against a bright golden sunset.
  • Three people, including a guide, crouch to examine the ground in a dry, grassy savanna landscape.
  • Two-story exterior of Jaci's Private Lodge at dusk, featuring wooden decks, a sunken fire pit, and a small pool.
  • Interior lounge at Jaci's Private Lodge showing a central fireplace, seating, bar, and wooden ceiling.

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