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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Wilderness retreat in Kruger Park

Safari game drives explore Kruger National Park, with expert guides tracking the Big 5. From private rooms overlooking a riverbed, guests watch elephants while enjoying balcony meals. The luxury experience includes starlit riverbed dinners and spa treatments.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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Main Jock Lodge

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mbombela, Jock Safari Lodge is next to a golf course and in a national park. Leopard Creek Country Club and Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Malelane Gate. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
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H3 Road Kruger National Park, Malelane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Paul Kruger Gate
    Paul Kruger Gate
    46 min drive - 32.0 miles
  • Malelane Gate
    37 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club
    42 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Skukuza Golf Course
    46 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tindlovu Boskombuis
    12 min drive

About this property

Jock Safari Lodge

Luxury boutique lodge adjacent to a golf course
At Jock Safari Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Get out on the links at this lodge and enjoy amenities such as a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a deep-tissue massage at Pilgrims Rest Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a library.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Jock Safari Lodge include comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and deep soaking tubs
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Jock Safari Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Activities and facilities/equipment

All land activities and use of recreational facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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Jock Lodge Safari
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Jock Safari Kruger National Park
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Frequently asked questions

Does Jock Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Jock Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Jock Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Jock Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Jock Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Jock Safari Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Jock Safari Lodge located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Kruger National Park, Inkwazi Shopping Centre, and Malelane Gate. Leopard Creek Country Club and Skukuza Golf Course are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jock Safari Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beatifull place to see wildlife

Beatifull place where you can see willige from the terrace while eating. Very friendly team, they do the impossible to make you feel comfortabel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at Jock’s was possibly the best vacation ever. The bungalows were gorgeous. The amenities were top-notch. Every single staff member was perfection. I would go back in a second. They take care of your EVERY need. It’s a beautiful property with amazing people. We saw more animals and had more exciting adventures than e could have ever expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon at Jock

Lovely stay! All the staff was great, Dawvid our ranger over the top, very experienced and kind, we get to see a lot of animals including the big 5 and not only once
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional is an understatement! All around 5 stars in every category! Food, service, amenities, spa, and staff all were TOP NOTCH! Memorable on so many levels!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service exceptionnel! Notre ranger était incroyable! J’aurai Aimé être avisé d’avance des soupers à theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1. Private Lodge im Herzen des Krüger Parks

Sehr freundliches Personal, immer bedacht einen zu Verwöhnen. Erfahrene Ranger welche sehr fachkundig Pirschfahrten fahren.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Lugar unico, muito bem cuidado e com atendimento excepcional ! Estao de parabens !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TOUT EST VRAIMENT PARFAIT , ne pas manquer cet endroit !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un superbe lodge bien situé

Notre chambre était superbe, spatieuse, salle de bain originale. Dommage il pleuvait, nous n'avons pas pu profiter de la piscine privée et de la terrasse. Les repas étaient délicieux par contre la salle de restaurant était ouverte et malgré le feu de cheminée et la couverture mise à notre disposition nous avons eu froid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilloso! Ni una sola queja. La comida exquisita, los empleados sonriendo todo el día y siempre pendientes de cada detalle. Vimos todos los animales con la ayuda magnífica de nuestro ranger Micah. Volveríamos mañana mismo sin dudarlo! Un diez en TODO
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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