Jackalberry Farm & Lodge

Jackalberry Farm & Lodge Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Hazyview Mpumalanga

Description

Jackalberry Farm & Lodge is located in sub-tropical Hazyview. With its all year round holiday climate of hot summers with cooling rains & sunny, warm winter days, it is the ideal base from which to tour & explore the world famous Kruger National Park & the many beautiful wonders of the Lowveld. Other excursions like night drives into nearby game parks, a visit to the neighbouring crocodile farm, balloon rides or horse trails can be organised & booked by your hosts. And for the sport enthusiasts golf, tennis, bowls, trout fishing & river rafting are all in the vicinity. At Jackalberry Farm & Lodge English and german are spoken. The lodge not only offers upmarket accommodation, but also fine cuisine & competent & friendly service in all matters.

Accommodation

Bungalow 1/2/3 - SLEEPS 2

Queen size bed - bathroom with shower/toilet - sitting area - cocktail bar - coffee & tea-making facility - air conditioning - verandah - carport

Bungalow 4 - SLEEPS 3

Queen size bed and 3/4 bed - bathroom with shower/toilet - sitting area - cocktail bar - coffee & tea-making facility - air conditioning - verandah - carport

The Bungalows, designed in the African rondavel style with artistically constructed lofty thatched roofs, provide absolute privacy in exquisite and harmonious surroundings. Reclining on the verandah and enjoying the view over the river with its water flowing gently around rocks and islands, is sheer magic

Two bedrooms each with two single beds - bathroom with shower/toilet - fully equipped kitchen - living/dining room with air conditioning - verandah - terrace with barbecue

The Cottage, lovingly and tastefully furnished, has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living/dining room and two bedrooms, accommodating four people. It is built amongst natural rocks and indigenous trees. In the evenings one can sometimes watch the bush babies jumping from tree to tree, calling each other in their baby-like voices.

Attractions

At the pool or on a rock at the river, Guests can cool down or just soak up the Lowveld sun. Enjoy the quiet and relaxed atmosphere whilst the romance of a beautiful sunset over the river and valley embraces you.

Day and Night Safaris into the close by Kruger National Park, a visit to the neighboring crocodile farm, balloon rides or horse trails can be organised and booked by your hosts. And for the sport enthusiasts golf, tennis, trout fishing and river rafting are all in the vicinity.

Blyde River Canyon

Within distances of 50 to100 km one can go up to the escarpment, go for easy walks to the different waterfalls, visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon with all the viewing points or visit Pilgrims Rest (old gold town).

Safaris

You explore of course the Kruger National Park, of which the nearest gate, the new Phabeni gate, is 12 km from Jackalberry Farm & Lodge. Guided safaris are also offered, also night safaris.

We offer the most popular night safari into the Sabi Sand reserve. At sunset we offer drinks and snacks while an armed ranger keeps a watchful eye. After the three hour drive, we stop at the boma to enjoy a typical South African dinner. Your qualified and highly experienced guide will ensure that you have a memorable drive.

Abseiling

An activity for the thrill seeker! Face your fears and step over the edge into oblivion…
Abseiling is commonly practiced the world over as a method of descending a rope in a safe and controlled manner.

Aerial Cable Trail

Experience the freedom of gliding over one of the last remaining natural forested valleys along the Sabie River. The aerial cable takes you down into the valley basins, stopping along the way on a number of elevated platforms to admire the natural vegetation, birdlife, and the views of the forest floor below.

Hot Air Balloon Flights

Balloon flights take place in the very early morning before the earth heats up. The launch site is in the beautiful Sabie River Valley.

Depending on the wind direction, the balloon may float over fruit orchards and bush, or forests and hills, some flights end in the next valley or the one beyond that - whichever direction the flight takes, the view from the basket is spectacular!

The flight will last approximately one hour, and afterwards passengers can gently rejoin the world of earthbound beings over breakfast at one of the lodges near the launch site.

The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in the Lowveld on a 600 hectare reserve that is home to two African elephants: Kasper ‘the gentle giant” is a stunningly huge 3.3m tall male who was hand-reared on a farm in Namibia; Kitso is an adventurous and playful 10-year old elephant, just like his human counterparts!

The Elephant Sanctuary – Hazyview has elevated wooden walkways, beautifully constructed decks overlooking water, riverine and outdoor areas, a Curio Shop and Elephant Sanctuary Reception.

Geckoing is the by far one of the best adventure activities that humans came up with - it rocks!

This is probably the best way to descend a low volume river like the Sabie. A Gecko is a very small raft that you steer with webbed gloves, no paddles needed! It is very easy to steer and very safe, and one of the coolest ways to have fun with family and friends in the sun and water!

Horse Trails

Trails wind through the beautiful Lowveld scenery of the Sabana River, indigenous bush and fruit orchards. You might also catch a glimpse of small antelope like the red duiker, and if you are a bird watcher you'll be in paradise!

Quad Biking

Trails run through the most scenic Sabie River Valley, winding along the Sabana River, indigenous vegetation, hills and other streams. The tracks vary from technical to very easy.

White Water Rafting

The Sabie River provides 20 rapids (grade 2–3) with areas of scenic vegetation and outstanding birdlife viewing. This 8km route is yielding to the novice, yet accommodating to the thrill seeker within all of us. Swimming, bum sliding at “Lion's Rock”.

Accolades

:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading

TGCSA Star Grading

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