R5,302.00
Located directly adjacent to the world renowned Kruger National Park is Thornybush Nature Reserve – roughly 11,000 hectares, a private bush…
Located directly adjacent to the world renowned Kruger National Park is Thornybush Nature Reserve – roughly 11,000 hectares, a private bush venue which specialises in romantic getaways, bush weddings and business retreats or indabas. With world class, state of the art facilities, and five star accommodation, Thornybush Nature Reserve is home to a series of gorgeous safari camp units, tented camps, and the eponymous Thornybush Game Lodge – a fantastic meeting place of unbelievable adventure and top notch accommodation and facilities.
Jackalberry Lodge, in Thornybush Game Reserve, gets the balance right, by combining down-to-earth hospitality with all those little extras. Enthusiastic attention to detail, genuine African hospitality, and a pristine location on the edge of the Kruger National Park, make this exclusive lodge the ideal destination for honeymooners, couples and families.
Children’s Program
Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection prides itself on actively welcoming children of all ages at Jackalberry Lodge
Children staying at Jackalberry Lodge, will receive the “Ranger in Training” backpack – however the Children’s Program will not apply.
The luxury accommodation for up to 16 guests creates a restful ethnic ambience in harmony with nature. Attention to detail and true South African hospitality will charm guests and leave them with a true sense of real beauty and warmth. Every sense is indulged in the chalet style rooms with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and patios offering comfort and sheer decadence with African flair.
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Mariana RVerified
They are the best!!!! Do not hesitate to contact them We booked our safari and part of our South Africa trip through Max, and honestly it was one of the best decisions of the whole journey. At first I was a bit nervous about booking something so important from another country — where we’re from you always hear about scams — but from day one Max was incredibly attentive, transparent, and patient with every single question we had. He helped us choose the lodge based on what we really wanted (wildlife viewing and an authentic safari experience), and the safari ended up being the absolute highlight of our trip. Everything ran smoothly, even when unexpected changes came up — Max handled it quickly and professionally, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. Beyond the logistics, what stood out most was how supported we felt the entire time. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients having an unforgettable experience. We’re beyond grateful and would recommend Max and Andy 100% to anyone planning a safari. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish. Something else to highlight: the custom itinerary and the interface website they create.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
sjarleneVerified
Becks safari Lodge booked through Sabi Sand Reservations We stayed at Becks Safari Lodge for three days and loved every moment. What especially stood out was the outstanding level of genuine friendliness, and a feeling that there is a sense of camaraderie evident, which made us feel like family.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Debs DVerified
Easy to book, good communication. We booked our stay through African Travel Consultants as they were able to reserve us a 3 day game drive at fairly short notice for the dates we wanted (booked in mid Feb) at the wonderful Arathusa Lodge in Sabi Sands game reserve in Kruger National. We were assisted by Max who was very helpful and great at keeping us informed during the booking and payment procedure. Payment was easy and the Lodge and the game drives did not disappoint.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Jason SVerified
Great experience working with Max at African Travel Consultants Max was very helpful throughout my entire honeymoon planning process. My wife and I appreciated his prompt replies and thorough research. We had multiple calls with him and a running WhatsApp thread where we felt comfortable asking ant question, big or small. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week trip to Cape Town, Sabi Sands (loved the Earth Lodge), and Benguerra Island. We had so many memories from each portion of the trip. I would recommend talking to Max if considering a safari vacation but want to offload the planning to the experts. This was the perfect solution for us and his package pricing was not only better compared with other companies. On top of that, we felt the level of service was higher as well.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Thandeka MVerified
Mr. Andy made my dream come true, luxury lodges...here we come! Mr. Andy from African Travel Consultants made my dream come true. My husband treated me to a weekend away in the Sabi Sand. I used to hear about luxury lodges in this reserve and I look at the pictures and dream about them. Mr. Andy booked a suite for us at Lion Sand, I never imagined a place to be so pretty and the staff so helpful and professional. I see this company has a negative comment on their profile and I cannot belive it for a second. There must be something fishy here, no guest wanting to relax and experience luxury treatment would complain like that. I'm really happy I found Mr. Andy and from now on, he is our trusted travel advisor. I'm ready to explore more with ATC. Thank you Mr. AndyPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
G. HurleyVerified
African Travel Consultants made our trip very memorable. African Travel Consultant was there every step of the way, they found us a great lodge in Kruger National Park and they made sure our children were catered for. They even arranged a birthday celebration for my wife. Andy & Max, thank you so much for making our trip to Kruger a memorable experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Steven HVerified
Excellent service on all fronts, fast reaction time, I would strongly advise Sabi Sands Lodges Reservations to help you plan your upcoming journey. Excellent service on all fronts, fast reaction time, and a willingness to help whenever possible relieve stress by managing all logistics. I am grateful for your exceptional service, which has made every trip I have taken so far a complete joy.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
RenatapiVerified
patience and kindness we organized our honeymoon with max, we were followed very carefully in all our requests, max really spent a lot of time trying to satisfy us. we are happy with the trip he organized for us and we recommend this agency!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
FAIZ BVerified
Memories of a life time! It was my first ever Safari trip and it was really fun and a memorable one. Shoutout to Max who designed the 4 days 3 nights itinerary for me which strikes a good balance. I get to experience both Sabi Sands Private Reserve & Kruger National Park and managed to see all the big 5 :) Would definitely recommend for first timers alike and would definitely come back!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
CatLover11948Verified
Mas Saidy - Umkumbe Bush Lodge Max recommended Umkumbe Bush Lodge which we enjoyed so much. Game viewing was very good and the satff were friendly. Thank you Max for your advice.
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Thornybush Nature Reserve, located directly next to the Kruger National Park is home to many of the same species – servicing a huge wildlife spotting demand from its guests, including Big Five spotting, and more than sixty other species such as hyena and cheetah, antelope, zebra, giraffe, as well as more than 280 bird species for the avid watcher’s delight.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at Jackalberry Lodge.
Children 2 – 5 yrs of age are not permitted on game drive – lodges do offer child minding facilities at an additional cost.
Excludes:
Conservation Fee & TOMSA Levy
BY ROAD:
From Johannesburg
• Eastbound out of Johannesburg take the N4 to Witbank, bypass Middelburg and then turn left off the N4 to Belfast
• Proceed to Dullstroom and Lydenburg
• R36 to Ohrigstad and Strijdom Tunnel
• R531/R527 to and through Hoedspruit to junction
• Turn right, Klaserie direction
• After 6 km, turn left into Argyle Road and follow Thornybush signboards to Thornybush Nature Reserve
Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R160 per vehicle and R40 per person. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Prices subject to change)
BY AIR:
• South African Express Airways provide daily flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (Eastgate airport).
• Please contact your local agent to confirm availability and flight times.
• Transfers between the reserve and Eastgate airport are booked by Thornybush for which there is an extra charge.