Hotel Features.
Dining options at Jock Safari Lodge include 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5-star property has a business center. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Wedding services and concierge services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities.
Guestrooms.
12 air-conditioned guestrooms at Jock Safari Lodge feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Balconies offer river views. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. Rooms also include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake-up calls.
Pilgrims Rest Spa
The Pilgrims Rest Retreat offers an escape to enjoy some pampering. Awaken your senses and allow us to rejuvenate body, mind and soul. Inspired by surrounding elements that guide us, our selection of body and beauty treatments cater for men and women.
At Jock African cuisine is offered which incorporates an abundance of flavours accumulated on the routes followed by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick. The head chef at Jock & his passionate team conjure up dishes of legendary proportions, allowing the taste buds to follow their own African journey. The cuisine is served in a variety of locations - from fine dining in or outdoors to a gourmet adventure in the Lapa under the canopy of African night skies.
Activities at Jock ...
Game Drives & Walks
Morning & evening drives are performed in covered 4x4 Landrovers conducted by highly experienced rangers.
Traversing through the reserve, the wildlife is sometimes staggering in its diversity. Enthralling sightings of elephants, a sea of buffalo horns rising from the grass as they lie resting in the growing heat as well as prides of lions, awaits one.
Pilgrims Rest Spa
The Pilgrims Rest Retreat offers an escape to enjoy some pampering. Awaken your senses & allow us to rejuvenate body, mind & soul. Inspired by surrounding elements that guide us, our selection of body & beauty treatments cater for men & women.
Flora & Fauna
Personally assigned rangers will delight in sharing their knowledge of this astounding natural treasure trove of the bushveld & slowly the mysteries of the wild unfold.
Jackalberry trees older than written history are pointed out & the myriad of insects, birds, mammals & reptiles that exist in this leafy ecosystem are explained. The sheer wonder of Mother Nature at work in this microcosm makes one eager to experience & understand more & to experience untouched Paradise in its pure form.
Birdwatching
For the avid birdwatcher, abundant species of bird are regularly seen on the concession including raptors such as the Martial, Tawny & Fish Eagles as well as Steppe Buzzards.
Rock Art
Throughout the concession, rock art sites dating back more than 3 000 years are found depicting the spiritual beliefs & lives of the San.
Stargazing
With the absence of artificial light, the stargazing at Jock Safari Lodge is phenomenal & amongst the best in Southern Africa.
Frogging Safaris
For veteran bush trekkers who’ve been there done that, Jock Safari Lodge is offering something new under the sun – a Frogging Safari. Here’s what gives:
With an estimated 34 different species of Amphibians in Kruger, Jock Safari Lodge ranks as one of the best places for Frogging Safaris.
The preferred airport for Jock Safari Lodge is Nelspruit (NLP) - 72.1 km / 44.8 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Notifications and Fees:
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability. Guests can request connecting/adjoining rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- Resort fee: ZAR 194.00 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
