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Jackalberry Lodge

4.0 star property

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Buffet
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lounge
Outdoor dining
Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Jackalberry Lodge

All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
This lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Jackalberry Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Jackalberry Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Greater Kruger National Park. Features include free breakfast and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • Steps from Greater Kruger National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Jackalberry Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Jackalberry Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge.

Guests are served free breakfast.
Jackalberry Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50.00 per stay)

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 736 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 736 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Jackalberry Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Jackalberry Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge
Jackalberry Lodge Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge South Africa/Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Jackalberry Lodge Lodge
Jackalberry Lodge Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Jackalberry Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Travel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They suggested what tip we should leave each person which was far beyond a tip, more like paying the staffs wages. Made our stay uneasy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

A fabulous place to stay... We saw the big 5 on our first game drive. Truly amazing. Seeing the animals was incredible, but the staff and the lodge made the trip very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Andy, Beacons Bottom UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming game park
Excellent ranger Reece and his tracker John, in the 3 days we were there we saw all the Big Five and more, great food except too much sugar used in the cooking, exceptional staff tending to your every need. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sunil, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Honeymoon
My wife and I stayed two nights at this lodge on our honeymoon. We had a great time. They set up a nice private dinner the night we arrived. The next morning they gave us a private game tour. I was very pleased with their thoughtfulness. The guides do a great job of communicating with our guides and trackers in the reserve to ensure you get to see all the animals (especially the Big Five). The staff and guides are all friendly and excellent. I would highly recommend this lodge and look forward to returning.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco k f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pode ir sem medo!
Achei muito bom, tudo de ótima qualidade, serviço impecável! Volterei com certeza!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maud, Rhône-alpes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mon coup de coeur Sud Africain
C'est un lieux extraordinaire en plein bush, un endroit d'une sérénité absolue au milieu de cette nature qui elle ne s’arrête jamais. Les lodges sont équipés d’immenses baies vitrées et donnent l'impression de vivre dehors en permanence. La nourriture est délicieuse et variée. L'accueil et les attentions de l’équipe sont un délice quotidien. Pour exemple, nous avons trouvé chaque soir sur le lit de nos enfants (6 et 12 ans) un conte africain a leur raconter avant d'aller dormir. Willie notre ranger (un amoureux éperdu de la nature) et John notre traqueur (l'homme qui voit tout et qui ne renonce jamais) on fait de nos safaris une succession de découvertes et de rencontres avec des animaux de tout poils. Cet endroit, les hommes et les animaux qui y vivent sont vraiment MON COUP DE COEUR SUD AFRICAIN!!!

10/10 Excellent

Constantin & Janine, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einmalig, genial, familiär!
Wir würden jedem einen Aufenthalt in der Jackalberry Lodge empfehlen! Wir haben zwei Nächte dort verbracht und waren begeistert. Insgesamt gibt es dort nur 7 Lodges was zu einer extrem familiären Stimmung beiträgt. Als wir dort waren, waren neben uns nur noch ein weiteres Paar in dem Hotel. Der Service ist nahezu perfekt. Vom Empfang bis zur Abreise können wir nichts kritisieren. Die Zimmer/Lodges sind extrem geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bieten alles was man braucht. Ab und zu haben kleine Tiere es geschafft sich in unser Zimmer zu schleichen (vor allem kleine Frösche), doch man muss bedenken, dass man mitten in der Wildnis ist. Das andere Paar hatte keine Tiere im Zimmer. Das Essen, welches serviert wurde war exzellent! Am ersten Abend gab es ein romantisches Dinner auf einer kleinen Terrassen im hoteleigenen Garten und am zweiten wurde gemeinsam am Lagerfeuer gegessen. Täglich wurden zwei Safaris je ca. 3 Stunden angeboten. Schon nach der zweiten hatten wir die kompletten Big Five gesehen. Wir waren mit Ranger Brad und Tracker Timber unterwegs. Beide haben jahrelange Erfahrung in dem Gebiet und wussten genau wo, welches Tier zu finden war. Wir haben uns zu jeder Zeit absolut sicher gefühlt! Es gibt wirklich keinerlei Kritik die uns zu diesem wundervollen Ort einfällt. Wir würden sofort ein zweites Mal gehen.

8/10 Good

Vero M, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil, bon safari, mais pas assez de protection pour empecher les animaux de venir près des cases. Bon repas servi autour d'un feu ou sous l'auvant. Les rangers pour le safari sont excellents