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Jackalberry Lodge

Jackalberry Lodge

Description

The lodge is named after the beautiful Jackalberry Tree that occurs widely in the bushveld. The bush around the lodge teems with game.

More than 60 species of wildlife can be found in the immediate vicinity, including lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, hyena and cheeta. Jackalberry is also a paradise for birdwatchers, where more than 280 species have been recorded.

Experience the comfort of chalet style rooms offering understated luxury, sumptuous en suite bathrooms with feature bath, double handbasins as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Choose from the Luxury Suite, the Family Room or 5 Standard Chalet Style Rooms.

Guest rooms have two twin beds or one king size bed. The family room has two twin beds and one queen size bed. All rooms are equipped with mini-bars, electronic room safe, hair-dryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, telephone, mosquito nets and air-conditioning. All rooms open onto patios.

Facilities include the Swimming Pool, the Curio Shop, Conference Facilities, the Library and Boma.

Jackalberry Lodge is situated within the Thornybush Private Game Reserve, one of the worlds premier big five game viewing areas.
The majestic Drakensberg Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop for this intimate camp, offering magnificent views, understated luxury and restful, ethnic ambience that blends harmoniously with nature.
The lodge is named after the beautiful Jackalberry Tree that occurs widely in the bushveld. The bush around the lodge teems with game.
More than 60 species of wildlife can be found in the immediate vicinity, including lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, hyena and cheeta. Jackalberry is also a paradise for birdwatchers, where more than 280 species have been recorded.
Experience the comfort of chalet style rooms offering understated luxury, sumptuous en suite bathrooms with feature bath, double handbasins as well as indoor and outdoor showers. Choose from the Luxury Suite, the Family Room or 5 Standard Chalet Style Rooms.
Guest rooms have two twin beds or one king size bed. The family room has two twin beds and one queen size bed. All rooms are equipped with mini-bars, electronic room safe, hair-dryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, telephone, mosquito nets and air-conditioning. All rooms open onto patios.
Facilities include the Swimming Pool, the Curio Shop, Conference Facilities, the Library and Boma.

Accommodation

Rooms and units

Bush Chalets 2

Includes: All Meals and Activities

2 Bush Chalets, situated on lodge perimeter equipped with mini-bar, electronic room safe, hair-drier, tea and coffee station, telephone, mosquito net and air conditioning. All chalets have en suite bathrooms with feature bath, indoor and outdoor showers and open onto patios.
Special Notes:
*A minimum of 3 nights accommodation is required over Christmas, Easter and Long Weekends
*The Child Rate is based on a per child rate, sharing a room with two adults
Children Rate:
High Season: R1525.00
Low Season: R1200.00

Features available


Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath only
Other Balcony/patio

Family Chalet 1

Includes: All Meals and Activities

1 Family Chalet, situated on lodge perimeter with two bedrooms and one Bathroom and equipped with mini-bar, electronic room safe, hair-drier, tea and coffee station, telephone, mosquito net and air conditioning. All chalets have en suite bathrooms with feature bath, indoor and outdoor showers and open onto patios
Special Notes:
*A minimum of 3 nights accommodation is required over Christmas, Easter and Long Weekends
*The Child Rate is based on a per child rate, sharing a room with two adults
Children Rate:
High Season: R1525.00
Low Season: R1200.00

Features available


Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath only
Other Balcony/patio

Suite 1

Includes: All Meals and Activities

1 Suite with en suite bathroom and private lounge and equipped with mini-bar, electronic room safe, hair-drier, tea and coffee station, telephone, mosquito net and air conditioning. All chalets have en suite bathrooms with feature bath, indoor and outdoor showers and open onto patios
Special Notes:
*A minimum of 3 nights accommodation is required over Christmas, Easter and Long Weekends
*The Child Rate is based on a per child rate, sharing a room with two adults
Children Rate:
High Season: R1525.00
Low Season: R1200.00

Features available


Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath and separate shower
Other Balcony/patio

Classic Chalets 3

Includes: All Meals and Activities

Classic Chalets equipped with mini bar, electronic room safe, hair-drier, tea and coffee station, telephone, mosquito net and air conditioning. All chalets have en suite bathrooms with feature bath, indoor and outdoor showers and open onto patios
Special Notes:
*A minimum of 3 nights accommodation is required over Christmas, Easter and Long Weekends
*The Child Rate is based on a per child rate, sharing a room with two adults
Children Rate:
High Season: R1525.00
Low Season: R1200.00

Features available


Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath and separate shower
Other Balcony/patio

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Attractions

- Big Five Game Viewing
- Swimming Pool
- Library
- Outside Boma
- Curio shop

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Walking

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Accolades

5 Star:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
AA Quality assured:AA Guides quality assured

TGCSA Star Grading

5 Star

Facilities

Telephone, Hair-Drier, Tea/Coffee Station, Safe, Guest Amenities, Mini Bar, Air-Conditioning, Mosquito Nets, Private patio.

Facilities and Services
Garden, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Library

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms


Directions

Travelling from JHB take the N12 highway to Witbank From Witbank the N12 becomes the N4, keep travelling towards Belfast Turn off the N4 at Belfast, travel through the center of Belfast Take the R540 to Dullstroom, Lydenburg Go through Lydenburg, take the R36 to Ohrigstad Go through Ohrigstad following the R36, towards the J.G. Strijdom tunnel After the tunnel take he R531 (Orpen Gate). Carry on along the R531 Then take the R40 to Hoedspruit (turn left on R40) Then take the first road right Gurnsey Road (You will see the signs before the road indicating all the different lodges, including Jackalberry lodge sign) When you pass on your right-hand side, Cheetah Inn, slow down as the road becomes a sand road. Keep heading along this road until you come t a T-junction At the T-junction turn Right. Be careful this road is extremely bad when wet. The Jackalberry Gate is ñ 2km on your left hand side Once inside the Reserve, follow the signs to Jackalberry Lodge Note: 1. The road from Dullstroom to Lydenburg has many potholes 2. The distance from Johannesburg to Jackalberry Lodge is ñ 486km and takes roughly between 5 and 6 hours

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