Jaci's Private Lodge

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Jaci's Private Lodge A luxury safari escape in Madikwe Game Reserve, where great wildlife, great food, and genuine hospitality come together.
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Personal attention and outstanding service assure your
African Safari will be remembered. Safari Lodge - vibrant combinations of colour, canvas, stone and
shaggy thatch - only 8 "tents" and 2 private family suites. Tree Lodge - breathtaking raised walkways & 8 "tree houses"
hidden amongst the ancient riverine forest. Fire cooked & starlit meals - heaven indeed! Perfect for romantic safaris, weddings, and families.

Made for family safaris, without compromising on space or comfort. Our Safari Suite Expeditions give families room to se...
02/10/2026

Made for family safaris, without compromising on space or comfort.

Our Safari Suite Expeditions give families room to settle in and make themselves at home, with a separate Little Expedition sleeping area for younger adventurers, a spacious bathroom, private deck and plenty of space to unwind between game drives.

W**e poured, snacks sorted, binos ready, camera in hand. 🍷📷🐘Everything you need for the perfect afternoon at Terrapin Hi...
29/09/2026

W**e poured, snacks sorted, binos ready, camera in hand. 🍷📷🐘

Everything you need for the perfect afternoon at Terrapin Hide.

Heritage Day at Jaci’s 🇿🇦Heritage is carried in people, in stories, in language, in family - and in the places that shap...
24/09/2026

Heritage Day at Jaci’s 🇿🇦

Heritage is carried in people, in stories, in language, in family - and in the places that shape us.

Here in Madikwe, Setswana culture and heritage are an important part of the identity of the region and the communities that surround the reserve. It’s a heritage that lives not only in history, but in everyday life - in language, traditions, family, storytelling and a connection to place.

For Jaci’s, that sense of heritage is woven into our own story too.

We are a family-owned lodge, shaped over the years by the people who have worked here, grown with us, welcomed guests through our doors and helped make Jaci’s what it is today.

It’s in our guides and the stories shared out in the bush.
It’s in our kitchen, our teams and the familiar faces guests return to.
It’s in the families behind Jaci’s, both those who founded it and those who have become part of its story over the years.
And it’s in Madikwe itself, a place with a history and identity far bigger than any one lodge.

So this Heritage Day, we’re celebrating the people, cultures, families and landscapes that continue to shape Jaci’s, with a special acknowledgement of the Setswana heritage that is so deeply connected to this part of South Africa.

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Some of the best moments happen when you stop, look a little closer and ask questions.Out on drive with Nel, a giraffe s...
19/09/2026

Some of the best moments happen when you stop, look a little closer and ask questions.

Out on drive with Nel, a giraffe skull becomes a chance to learn more about the animals we see, the landscape they live in, and the stories they leaves behind.

It is about more than the sighting, it’s about understanding a little more, and learning something new each time you head out.

Not every splash of colour in the bush comes from the birds.During breeding season, male blue-headed agamas become beaut...
15/09/2026

Not every splash of colour in the bush comes from the birds.

During breeding season, male blue-headed agamas become beautifully striking, with vivid blue and orange colouring across the head and body used to attract females and signal to other males.

We’re always excited but the smaller sightings!

📸 Mark Smorenburg | Photographer

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Then vs now 💜For Jaci’s first ever opening, rain delays meant the lodge wasn’t quite ready in time for the photographer ...
13/09/2026

Then vs now 💜

For Jaci’s first ever opening, rain delays meant the lodge wasn’t quite ready in time for the photographer we had booked. So, in true Jaci’s fashion, we made. a. plan! Linens, furniture and a few carefully chosen pieces were carried out into the bush for an impromptu shoot, giving us something to work with while the finishing touches were still happening back at the lodge.

Fast-forward to now and, while a lot has changed, some things really haven’t.

We’ll never be a beige lodge. The bush is full of colour, and we’ve always believed the spaces we create should reflect a little of that too.

Jaci’s love of purple is also still very much alive. Look closely and you’ll find little hints of it throughout the lodge.

And perhaps most importantly, we still know how to make a plan when we need to.

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Decided to trade the morning drive for a slower start? You’re not necessarily missing out.Coffee on the deck, a juicy br...
11/09/2026

Decided to trade the morning drive for a slower start? You’re not necessarily missing out.

Coffee on the deck, a juicy breakfast, views into the reserve and often a reason to keep the binos close. You never quite know when the sighting might come to you instead!

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Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe
2865

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+27837002071

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