Jock Safari Lodge

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A total of 15 separate, luxury air-conditioned suites in Jock Safari Lodge and Fitzpatricks at Jock. The lodge reflects the Zulu and Shangaan cultures of South Africa, and the private bedrooms are also decorated with African influences. Each suite has a private plunge pool and viewing deck.

Jock Safari Lodge has 12 suites with outdoor shower, mini-bar, twin and double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals, selection of house beverages, tea/coffee and water. Daily game-drives with sundowners, and refreshments.

Local conservation fee payable locally, payable upon entrance to Kruger National Park.

Fitzpatricks at Jock Lodge has 1 king/twin-bedded luxury suite, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, as well as 1 two-bedroom family unit, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 children.

Fitzpatricks has a private pool, dining area and comes with exclusive ranger and vehicle for the group. Recommended for small groups, book the 3 suites at Fitzpatricks at Jock to get your own exclusive lodge.

Jock doesn’t disappoint

Apr 27, 2025 Gball71 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I booked Jock Safari as part of a surprise trip for my wife’s 50th (sure she won’t mind me saying age) and our 10th wedding anniversary so it really needed to be “wow”. I am pleased to say I don’t have enough superlatives to say how great this private (and it really feels private and secluded) concession was. In a nutshell. The position on the dry river bed, the layout inside the lodge to maximise views and comfort, the attentiveness of all the team, the quality of the game drives without other game drive vehicles encroaching like in the main park area, Rangers knowledge and my goodness the food made the experience unforgettable. We saw all we came to see by the way big 5- tick. I had done a lot of research prior to booking as a Safari was a bucket list thing for my wife. Even with research I didn’t appreciate how much of a difference the private concession and river bed traversing rights would make. Lots by the way It has to be said I was less of a fan for a Safari in advance of going. I’m not dead inside 😀 just as a scuba diver I prefer being under the water not above it. Not so now though I’m a convert thanks to the experience Jock Safari and in particular Lazarus our Ranger was able to give. From arrival at Skukuza airport we were met by a Jock Safari Ranger who sorted the fees, bags etc and immediately supplied us with soft drinks this set the tone for Jock staff service as he began the journey to Jock Safari. From arrival at lunchtime we were blown away by the views from our lunch table as “The Safari” is right there. The lunch offering as all the food is was incredible and ranged from soup and salads to a full on meat meal I don’t know how many staff there are in total but it felt like you had your own personal team member such was the attentiveness. The other guests numbered 6 at our visit so it was beginning to feel like Jocks lodge was just ours. We joined the afternoon game drive and like our room it didn’t disappoint the animal interaction you get is amazing unspoilt and with no itinerary you can sit and take photos as long as you like or move on as the mood takes you. Quick note some of the best sightings occurred within about 2 km from the gates of Jock so don’t worry you will see some incredible animal behaviour. All with some great knowledge from the Ranger. With four nights we definitely gave ourselves the best chance of seeing the big 5 but it was the fact that when you did see a pride of lions resting on some rocks or a leopard languishing in a tree or a Rhino wandering along the river bed there was not a horde of jeeps with other animal seeking tourists vying for position. The times when we were able to veer off from the main park and head into the bush were often the most rewarding. That’s when we saw the pride resting and also lionesses and their cub charging some buffalo. When you couple the incredible and probably unrivalled game drive experience with the location of the lodge, the private concession land, the staff service and quality of the food you’d be daft to book anywhere else. We will be back Read less

Best choice for a luxury safari experience!

Apr 25, 2025 Steph W

Jock Safari Lodge was recommended to me by multiple people and it absolutely exceeded my expectations! Every staff member was so considerate and passionate about their role in making your stay memorable! The guides are super knowledgeable and I definitely have some unforgettable experiences. Ask for Dawid if you can! They also offer a nature walk so you can appreciate the smaller features along with the big animals. The accommodation was great and there was even a covered outdoor bed if you're eager to listen to all of the exciting sounds of the outdoors. Over a three night stay, we never had the same meal twice as the team are extremely creative with the meals and dining experiences. I look forward to coming back again! Read less

A comfortable stay…

Apr 22, 2025 Michael2810 Hampton, Australia

Cannot really fault Jocks - great food, accommodation was comfortable and staff were excellent. You won’t be disappointed with the game viewing either, which is really why you come to this part of the world. Take enough rand cash for the gratuity at the end. As I recall, they recommend R1000 per room per night, which is then split across the staff.

The most fantastic expeirence

Apr 14, 2025 johnkelynack London, United Kingdom

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Jock Safari lodge, in early March 2025. From our very first contact with the Lodge until our departure, the service we received was first class. My reservation queries and questions were answered speedily and were very helpful. Lazarus and his team are well organised, very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. The standard of accommodation is very high considering he lodge is in the middle of the Kruger National park. Everything is thought of even so far as a portable blue tooth speaker. The bedding , towels an linen provided are super quality and everything is spotlessly clean. The lodge accommodation is really very comfortable, and quite roomy and generally laid out very well, with plenty of scope to let the outside in. We loved the his and her shower rooms as well as the outside bath area, plunge pool and day bed areas. The camp is very peaceful and very relaxing after a day out on Safari. The meals provided at the lodge are fantastic with the menu changing daily with a good selection and choice. The food is freshly cooked and always arrives within a timely manner. All the staff are friendly, helpful and polite. The safari drives themselves are wonderful, and always eventful from seeing Elephants searching for water with their young in the dry river bed and proving successful, to watching a pride of lions basking in the sunlight just like your domestic cat does, they are an amazing experience. We enjoyed everything about Jock Safari, a truly magical place, and we are already setting plans to return in the not so distant future. Read less

Excellent

Apr 11, 2025 burgerliza1

Jock is excellent in all possible ways. Best service and amazing game drives - saw the big 5 in the first 20min of our drive

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