★★★★★
Lodge
Skukuza
9.1/10

Jock Safari Lodge

This award-winning lodge borders Kruger National Park at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers. It offers private Big Five safari tours, and has a sauna and hydrotherapy spa. The secluded thatched suites at Jock Main Lodge have private plunge pools and luxury bathrooms. The elegant furnishings blend colonial-era antiques with Zulu and Shangaan artworks. Staying at Fitzpatrick's at Jock is like having your very own bush lodge. Overlooking the river, this elegant accommodation has 3 suites, and includes the personal services of a chef, waitress and ranger. Jock Safari Lodge occupies a 6000-hectare bushveld site, filled with diverse wildlife. Within short walking distance are some of the oldest Bushmen rock artworks in Africa, approximately 3000 years old. It is approximately 35 km to the Skukuza airstrip and 150 km to the Kruger Airport in Nelspruit. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, and free on-site car parking is available.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

between Skukuza and Malelane Gates, Skukuza, 1320 Skukuza, South Africa, Skukuza, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Fitness centre Airport shuttle Free WiFi Restaurant Free parking Family rooms Bar Exceptional breakfast

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a large deck with chairs and a thatch roof at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

a restaurant with tables and chairs and a fire pit at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

a restaurant with tables and umbrellas on a deck at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

a room with a bed and a table in a tent at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

a bedroom with a large bed with white drapes at Jock Safari Lodge in Skukuza

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Reviews

Graham 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

An amazing experience and almost addictive going out on Safari and seeing the wonderful wildlife!

Pros: We liked Everything but especially our Ranger IKE who was amazing and made every Safari truly exceptional!

Cons: Nothing worth noting

Jean 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Looking forward to be back

Pros: Everything was amazing, from food to staff to location and whole space. Lodges are super nice and comfortable.

Shelley 8/10

Australia 🇦🇺

We enjoyed our stay at Jocks. Would recomend

Pros: Safari drives were exceptional Very spacious accomodation Lovely staff

Cons: Room could do with some maintenance, it was looking a little tired

Kaustav 10/10

India 🇮🇳

Amazing stay in heart of Kruger for Big 5 viewing

Pros: The location of the lodge deep inside the Kruger National Park. Staff were friendly and food was excellent. The rangers are knowledgeable and ensure great day of game viewing.

Cons: Na

Pipatjit 10/10

Thailand 🇹🇭

Super Excellent! Amazing experience beyond our expectations.

Pros: The lodge was super great with facility more than everything we needed, with private pools and bath tub and also day bed outside to see the view. Great location in the middle of Kruger NP. We could see elephant walking in the dry riverbed from our room. The food and drinks were excellent, good quality and great taste. Game drive was super cool and super. Our ranger was very professional, and experienced that we could track to see more animals outside the main roads. All staffs are helpful with great hospitality. It is expensive, yes, but it is worth the money for sure.

Cons: nothing.

Sarah 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A wonderful lodge

Pros: An amazing lodge - limited number of rooms, all well-appointed. small number of guests allowed for new friendships. ALL the staff were lovely. Delicious meals. Excellent ranger and we saw all the wildlife we could have hoped.

Cons: Nothing!

Debbie 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

An amazing experience!!!

Pros: We stayed in a lodge, we had our own little plunge pool and outside bath and shower, having a bath in the bush listening to the birdsong was an amazing experience.

Jennifer 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Can’t wait to return - a perfect holiday.

Pros: Jock Safari is amazing, this was our second visit and we can’t wait to return. Our guide Jan was exceptional, he is knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for the bush is infectious - each game drive was brilliant. All of the staff are professional and friendly. The food and service are second to none. The little touches throughout the stay make it extra special.

Cons: N/A

Peter 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A-may-zing!!

Pros: We had an amazing 2 days at Jock Lodge. All of the staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for us. Our room was fabulous. The quality of the food was up there with the best restaurants we would subsequently eat at in Cape Town. But the highlight were the 4 game drives with Jan (Jani) and the experiences & sightings we shared with 1 other couple on the first day and just ourselves on the 2nd day. To be on a concession within Kruger is just so much better than being out on the public roads. Priceless.

Cons: Nothing springs to mind.

Jane 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

One of the best safari experiences I have had after living in SA for 40 years.

Pros: Game sightings, accommodation, location and staff were all excellent. Food was delicious and abundant. Each day was something new. Leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino and lots of elephant : what’s not to like.

Cons: Nothing not to like here.