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Jackalberry Safari Lodge

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars Based on 19 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 16 reviews Rooms
    • 5 based on 17 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 16 reviews Value
    • 5 based on 17 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 19 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 70% based on 19 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 60% based on 19 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 19 reviews Families with young children
    • 20% based on 19 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Jackalberry Safari Lodge

( 1-10 of 19 )
Jul 10, 2008

Our family spent three perfect days in Jackalberry Lodge. The staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and wonderful. We will not forget the trouble the ranger and tracker team of Floris and Rual went to to finally find the lions in the day and the leopard on our last game drive! Every one from reception... more

May 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Understated elegance, gracious hosts, ….and the animals ……..an experience you can’t visualize before you go and you can’t describe after you return. Pictures don’t do them justice. Seven thatch-roofed chalets with sitting area, patios, double sink, soaking tub and indoor and outdoor showers. The "public" areas were comfortable and well appointed with a pool, BOMA area, library, bar, sitting/eating area,... more

5 of 5 stars
kalamazoo, michigan
Apr 12, 2008

We enjoyed our stay at Jackalberry Lodge and were especially appreciative of the helpfulness of the staff and the size of the facility. The chalets were the perfect size and spaced so as to insure privacy. Our family used two of the chalets (a double and the family chalet), and found both to be clean and spacious. The family chalet... more

Feb 13, 2008

We throughly enjoyed our visit at the Jackalberry Lodge. The cabins are comfortable and well appointed. The pool is small but our daughters were quite happy with it; there's not really that much time to spend there if you participate in the game drives. Service at the lodge was outstanding throughout and it even extended beyond our stay. We had... more

Jan 4, 2008

I was pleasantly surprised at the service and amenities of the lodge. The food was really outstanding. Order the "rack of lamb". No, I'm not kidding. It was possibly the best I've ever had. The lodge is very informal and pleasant. Very clean and well cared for. Remember, don't plan on dressing for dinner. Slacks are fine. No need to... more

5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
Jan 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Spent 2 nights here and it wasn't enough!! The rooms are spectacular, food is great, and the animals on the game drives are unreal. The resort is small, quiet and has a real family feel. The rooms have an indoor/outdoor shower and a large tub for relaxing inbetween game drives. The pool is small but does the trick. There is... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Dec 30, 2007

Stayed 2 nights in November and had an amazing time. The place is small but adequate. The rooms are large, probably bigger than my DC condo. They have a large comfy bed and the bathroom is just as big. It has a large bathtub, shower and an outdoor shower. The safaris were neat. We saw all of the Big 5... more

5 of 5 stars
Duisburg
Nov 27, 2007

Well, this was the less expensive choice we made during our safaris and I must tell, it was the best one. The staff is so friendly and let you feel welcome immediately. The rooms are so fantastic, big sleeping room, nice bathroom with a bath with a view (we stayed in the Bush Chalet) and a wonderful terrace with look... more

5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
Oct 21, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

What an amazing place this is - The staff are so friendly and cannnot do enough to make you feel welcome. The food is outstanding and the accomodation is wonderful. We cannot praise Jackalberry enough and it was the highlight of our holiday. We travelled on to Mauritius from there and it is supposed to be "paradise" WRONG !! Jackalberry... more

5 of 5 stars
Frisco, Texas
Sep 24, 2007

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Jackalberry. The staff was great, and we received very personalized attention. Our chalet was comfortable and included a large bathtub and both an indoor and outdoor shower. The food was very good. We received complimentary water and sherry in the room. The game drives were excellent, and we saw lions, cheetah, a herd of... more

Reviews of Jackalberry Safari Lodge

( 1-10 of 19 )
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Jackalberry Safari Lodge Address

P.O. Box 1055 | Hoedspruit, 1380, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa