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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a thatched-roof structure.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a nightstand with a lamp, and a leather ottoman with books.
A rustic interior with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a zebra rug.
A spacious living room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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H3 Road Kruger National Park, Malelane, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1320
  • Place, Malelane Gate
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Place, AM Spa Kruger
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    ‪130 min drive‬

Room options

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A wooden deck with a thatched-roof hut, outdoor seating, and a small pool.

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and trees.

Main Jock Lodge

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

LODGE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 10

LODGE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

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Main Jock

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mbombela

In Mbombela .You'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Malelane Gate and 25 miles (40 km) of AM Spa Kruger. Leopard Creek Country Club and Skukuza Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Malelane Gate - 60 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • AM Spa Kruger - 61 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 65 min drive

About this property

Jock Safari Lodge

Family-friendly 5-star lodge with free breakfast
Some rates at Jock Safari Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Jock Safari Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Jock Safari Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mbombela lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2000
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

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

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
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jock Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 194.00 per person, per night

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Jock Safari Lodge.

Property class

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Jock Safari Lodge to the airport?

Jock Safari Lodge is 24.9 mi (65-min drive) away from the Skukuza (SZK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jock Safari Lodge?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jock Safari Lodge on Sep 9, 2026 start from $2,084, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Jock Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Jock Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Jock Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

Jock Safari Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Jock Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Jock Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jock Safari Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Jock Safari Lodge have a pool?

Jock Safari Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Jock Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Jock Safari Lodge have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Pilgrims Rest Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, body wraps, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Jock Safari Lodge to downtown Mbombela?

Jock Safari Lodge is 40.7 mi away from Mbombela.

Jock Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most incredible experience. Staff were incredible, couldn’t have asked for more. The safari was my best yet, loved every minute!! Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

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Beautiful place, excellent food, amazing safari, very knowledgeable and experienced guide.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Fabulous accommodations and safaris. Saw the Big 5 the afternoon we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Service exceptionnel! Notre ranger était incroyable! J’aurai Aimé être avisé d’avance des soupers à theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Renan

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Muito bom

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

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

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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
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10/10 Excellent

MICHEL

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TOUT EST VRAIMENT PARFAIT , ne pas manquer cet endroit !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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
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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