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Jock Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
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Main Jock Lodge | Deep soaking bathtub
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | View from room
Main Jock Lodge | View from room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
H3 Road Kruger National Park, Malelane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Kruger National Park
    41 min drive
  • Malelane Gate
    41 min drive
  • Paul Kruger Gate
    55 min drive
  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    109 min drive

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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Main Jock Lodge

Main Jock Lodge

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mbombela

With a stay at Jock Safari Lodge in Mbombela, you'll be next to a golf course, and 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Kruger National Park and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Malelane Gate. .This family-friendly lodge is 20.5 mi (32.9 km) from AM Spa Kruger and 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Leopard Creek Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 41 min drive
  • Malelane Gate - 41 min drive
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 48 min drive
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 55 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 79 min drive

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tindlovu Boskombuis - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Jock Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Jock Safari Lodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility.

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

Pilgrims Rest Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Jock Safari Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf pro shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 194.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Jock Lodge
Jock Lodge Safari
Jock Safari
Jock Safari Kruger National Park
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Jock Safari Hotel Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge Lodge
Jock Safari Lodge Mbombela
Jock Safari Lodge Lodge Mbombela
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Jock Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to go on safari in Kruger National Park, this is the place to stay! Two game drives per day (morning and afternoon/evening) with excellent guides. Because you are staying inside the park, you don’t have to worry about getting in and out of Kruger National Park before the gates close. Also, your guide can explore off-road places as well, getting you to where the animals are! Excellent food and service (all inclusive), spa treatments available on site, and an amazing rooms and facilities that overlook a river bed- you can relax and watch a herd if elephants walk by as you eat your lunch! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jan is an excellent ranger, very informative on the Animals at Kruger and their behaviours. We saw Rhinos, Elephants, Leopards, African Dogs, Bison, Impalas Hyenas on our game drives but others at the lodge also saw Lions so the big 5 were around. Special shout-out to Gavin for escorting us from the gate as we arrived late. Gavin's staff also prepared a wonderful riverbed dinner and packed breakfasts for us to go when we had to leave early in the morning during our checkout. The food was amazing, service was excellent. Great job Jock team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, excellent food, amazing safari, very knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous accommodations and safaris. Saw the Big 5 the afternoon we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Jocks. Our guide Lazarus was amazing and incredibly experienced at spotting the Big 5, tiny birds and snakes, eagles, and other wildlife. The food was great and service was excellent all around. We hope to come back soon with our families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5*+ Safari Lodge
This is an amazing hotel, delicious food and drink is all included and the service is friendly but exemplary. On arrival we were on a game drive within the hour and saw the big 5 in one go as well as lots of other animals, birds and reptiles. Our ranger was called Lazarus and he made our stay and drives fun and very interesting and informative. He went over and above what you would expect and always found us different things to see every day. As this lodge has it's own grounds of several hectares you are able to view the game in privacy from all other tourists, though you do go out into Kruger park as well. I couldn't recommend the hotel enough and the game spotting was unbelievable, with lions, elephants, rhinoceros, giraffe, hyenas, wild dogs, zebra etc all within a couple of meters from your vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Jock Safari Lodge is perfect. From the staff on site to our Ranger Mayneth! Everyone went over and beyond to make our stay an amazing experience. Even with out dietary restrictions, they accommodated to everything. We have already recommended Jock Safari Lodge to our Friends. And, we look forward to our next visit! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic! On the surface it seemed expensive but we felt that we received brilliant value for money - the game drives (with Jacob - our ranger) were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional stay!
Jock lodge, the rangers, the staff and the food were all exceptional! Wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lodge in the Kruger
an amazing lodge to stay when visiting the Kruger National Park. If you want to see wildlife at its best this is the place to be. The rooms are amazing, spacious, comfortable and in a great location.....all in all a perfect choice of Lodge...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very private setting for each guest. A very memorable safari experience for us as we celebrated our 25th anniversary. From Shelley to the staff at the restaurant to our exceptional Ranger - Jan Kriel, 3 days we will never forget. Game drives were fun and made extra special by Jan who is passionate, full of energy and ready to answer any questions. Jan drove us far out to see animals but we saw the Big 5 by our 3rd game drive. We also saw the Big 5 on day 3. I would summarize it with “WOW”
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what an experience, well worth it and a great place to do game rides and relax. Everything was well organized from pickup at airport to the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience, highly recommend
I am SO glad I splurged in Jock Safari Lodge. I visited Kruger during a month and a half backpacking trip through Southern Africa where I'm mostly staying at hostels. On the advice of a friend I decided to really splurge for Kruger, spending three nights at Jock. I can honestly say it was worth every penny. Accommodation was truly luxurious: private, with an outdoor shower, tub, and sleeping area, plus private pool, an indoor shower, a sitting area, and netted four-poster bed. The food was delicious and ever-flowing (you get fed every couple of hours, it's a little ridiculous but in the best way). Staff were lovely and friendly. But the best part is the access you get in the park. You get knowledgeable game drives in their private concession, giving you incredible access to the animals. I saw the big five, plus wild dogs and leopards. Just amazing. My only piece of feedback is that it was a bit awkward traveling alone there. While I appreciated the solo game drives, during breakfast and dinner I would have preferred to either be seated by myself or with another guide group. Eating alone with just my guide was a bit odd, even if he was very nice. In the future I'd recommend the manager ask solo travelers what their preference is.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unforgettable safari destination in Kruger
This is the most amazing place I have ever been. Jock Safari Lodge is situated in the heart of Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park South Africa. My wife and I stayed 2 nights and wished we could have stayed at least two more. The villa we had over looked a dry river bed that was frequented by lions, elephants, kudu and impala. The suite was equipped with everything you would expect at a luxury experience: outdoor shower and soaking claw foot tub, private plundge pool and even an option to sleep outdoors. This was an incredible three days where we had the chance to see the Big 5 and then some. We can’t say enough good things about this lodge. The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful. The food is the best in South Africa and the accommodations are unreal. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience this place, just not when I go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Fabulous vacation in the Bushveld
I visited Jock Lodge with my 17 year old son in August. We both had the time of our lives. The lodge is so well kept and our living quarters was well decorated, beautiful and comfortable. The staff went out of their way to look after us. The game driver was amazing and went out of his way to ensure that we saw the Big 5 and we did!!! We learned so much about nature. The food was great!!! All meals were scrumptious. There was a full bar. My son enjoyed sleeping outdoors in a posh tent and he often ran inside to tell me about the elephants he saw just outside of his tent. Words can’t describe the amazing time we had, so just go and see for yourself!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the second we arrived everything and everyone was spectacular. The food was fantastic and they always had something for you to snack on. The drives were amazing and the rangers skills are incredible. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Amazing place and great people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sudeshna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic lodge in Kruger
Jock is an amazing place to stay! The game drives were fantastic - the rangers/drivers/guides were very knowledgable and skilled at locating animals and at driving off road. Patrick was our guide and we enjoyed his drives and enthusiasm for the animals. We were able to see almost all the animals we wanted to see, iuncluding the elusive cheetahs and leopards. We even saw a honey badger and a porcupine, as well as all the usual animals you expect to see. The lodge itself was wonderful, and the service was top-notch. Everyone at the lodge sees to the comfort and care of the guests. I recommend Jock to anyone seeking a truly memorable experience in Kruger.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

starphi, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just wonderful
I am only giving 4 stars because of a mix up in the reservation; IDK if it's Expedia or Jock, but we were put not at Jock but at the nearby Fitzpatrick's, which is very nice (only 3 rooms), but does not have a private dipping pool in the rooms, a main attraction for me. I did book Jock and not Fitzpatrick's. That said, it's a five star place, just check when you're booking. Fitzpatrick's is not individual huts like Jock either. But at either place I'm confident you'll have an excellent time! Would highly recommend and would come back despite the confusion. Staff is wonderful, the ranger David is awesome, funny, and on a mission to find you game (he knows where to look), and other guests were very fun so we didn't ever say anything. The lodge's safari terrain is just stunning, the turf of some amazing creatures. A walking safari if offered is fun! The food is absolutely gourmet and the Boma braii night is a good time. It's slightly annoying that alcoholic beverages are not included like most other safari lodges. Rooms have a classic colonial African style, beautiful, and a lovely outside shower overlooking a dry riverbed, where I saw a rhino crossing under the full moon! Tip: the gift store's prices were actually pretty decent, even cheaper than the park's gift stores.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great first safari experience!
The staff and rangers are very knowledgeable and accommodating. The game drives were amazing - saw the Big 5 within the first two days. The rooms are huge with lots of private outdoor space too.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Safari experience
Highly experienced rangers who helped us find the Bog 5 very quickly and even rare animals like the black rhino. 2 daily drives are included in the rate (6 hours per day) Food is included in the rate however there are no snacks available between meals

8/10 Good

David, Hemel Hempstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great way to get an introduction to safari
The lodge is in the Kruger National Park and the stay includes game drives in morning and afternoon as well as full board. If you have never been on Safari, this is a great way to get the experience. If unhappy about any aspect and not resolved immediately, speak to the General Manager who is very helpful.