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Relax,
unwind and restore your soul at these two exceptional, privately
owned lodges which are run by Jan and Jaci, together with
an outstanding team that will exceed all your safari expectations.
Situated in the MALARIA FREE Madikwe Game Reserve
boasting 75,000 hectares of top ten 'territory' featuring
Lion, Leopard, over 400 Elephants, Wild Dog, Buffalo, Hippo,
Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena and both Black and White
Rhino, extensive plains game, including Sable, Gemsbok,
Springbok, Red Hartebeest and Giraffe, as well as over 340
species of birds (resident and migrant).
Each
Jaci's
special 5 star lodge can accommodate up to
16 discerning guests in unique well-appointed chalets.
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Excerpt From
Jaci's Guestbook
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| .... The Nare Suite
is fantastic! We saw elephants from
our bedroom and amazing birds flying
past our room. Words cannot really do
this little bit of paradise justice,
apart from the Lodge and the game, we
hope to have told you that it is the
people who make it somewhere we will
always want to return to .....
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Accommodation at Jaci's Lodges
Main Lodge
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Safari Lodge
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Tree Lodge
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Exclusive Nare Suite
Main Lodge
Jaci's is situated at an ideal spot overlooking
an established and well used watering hole, under a grove
of Tambotie trees, near the banks of the Marico River. The
Main Lodge is a spacious open plan design, curved around
an ancient termite mound, and masterfully blends into the
magnificent surroundings. The interiors reflect Jaci's unique
style and attention to detail. Our delicious meals come
from our ultra modern open plan kitchen. Dinners are eaten
outside in the boma under the stars or out in the bush at
a braai surrounded by nature in all her magnificence. Upstairs
there is a quiet reading space. There is also a well-stocked
ethnic craft shop. Rates include all meals and two game
activities per day, tea and coffee, house drinks and laundry.
Jaci's Safari Lodge
Jaci's Safari Lodge has eight thatched
rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and magnificent outside
shower. Six of the rooms have twin beds and the other two
have a king size four poster bed. Each room has
a hand made ceramic fireplace surrounded by a stone chimney.
The deck in front of the room allows you to sit and enjoy
the surrounding sights and smells of the bush veldt - whilst
watching the animals walking past to drink. The walls in
the bathroom are built using natural rock and the bath was
constructed on site. In order to create a "tented feel"
the rooms have canvas sides. Children sharing with their
parents are comfortably accommodated on camping stretchers
in the rooms.
Jacis Tree Lodge
Jaci's Tree Lodge has 8 "Tree Houses",
each encompassing a giant Tamboetie or Leadwood Tree. Each
“Tree House” is constructed amongst the Riverine forest
on stilts, up to 4 meters from the ground.
In these spacious “Tree Houses” – built utilising a combination
of rosewood, thatch and stacking doors - the forest surrounds
are invited in, to compliment your stay with us. An open
plan, en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and
outdoor “Jungle Shower” allow you to enjoy your forest surrounds.
Relax, on the deck in front of your room, in the main lodge
or wander to the forest pool to cool off. Raised wooden
walkways link all the rooms to the main lodge.
Jacis Nare Suite
This
exciting and exclusive addition to Jaci’s is an exclusive
“bush retreat”- so named because of the resident Buffalo
Bull who frequents the waterhole in front of the Suite (along
with the numerous other animal visitors). The Nare Suite
accommodates a maximum of 4 guests in 2 seperate bedrooms.
The Jaci's Nare Suite bedrooms each have open plan bathrooms,
with a hand made “rock” bath and outdoor “safari” shower.
A wooden viewing deck overlooks a fabulous water hole and
encompasses a private swimming pool. The lounge and outdoor
dining area, overlook a wooden viewing deck and an active
water hole. Equipped with a self contained kitchen – our
chefs can prepare meals for you in the luxury of your own
retreat. A private game vehicle and professional guide you
are assured of a bush breakaway to be remembered and repeated.
Attractions and Activities at Jaci's Lodges
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 are yours, in peace.
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Excerpt From
Jaci's Newsletter
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| During the
starlight dinner at Tree Lodge last
night I walked to the hide and found
a small group of Elephants drinking,
what a privilege to sit in the hide
and watch them - they were totally unaware
of my presence. The group stayed on
the edge just to the left of the hide
about 10 meters away from me - I could
hear the water gurgling all they way
down into their stomachs, the whooshing
of wind and scratching of skin as they
moved around and flapped their ears
- all in all just fabulous. A moment
to treasure. |
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Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci's. Children aged 12
and under are comfortably accommodated in their parents'
room on their own stretcher. Children aged 7 years and
under are taken on their own Game Drive during the day
by one of our rangers - this is a kiddie's drive and
is geared totally to the children's interests and age
level. We provide an earlier evening meal at 18:00 for
the "littlies" as we do not allow children in the boma
for the evening meal.
Baby sitters are provided to look after
the "littlies" while the parents are on the Game Activities.
Children aged 8 to 12 on the Game Drives with their
parents are also given an earlier dinner in the dining
room, when they return from the Game Drive. We find
this works very well as children are hungry and tired
by the time we serve and eat dinner. The Game Reserve
does not allow children under the age of 12 to do walks
inside the Reserve.
Wedding
ceremonies at Jaci's lodges
At Jaci's we
assist you in planning the perfect day, providing outstanding
venues, complete with a team of people to ensure your
special day is hassle free. Jaci's 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.
Request
a quote:
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011 516
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