Jock Safari Lodge

As the legend goes, deep in the heart of the Kruger National Park lies a place so spectacular that it inspired bedtime tales told all across the globe. Today, this legend continues at Jock Safari Lodge. We invite you to step back into a simpler time and onto the pages of the classic African tale Jock of the Bushveld by Sir Percy FitzPatrick, a story of courage and love between man and man’s best friend.

For your Big 5 safari adventure, choose between the private thatched suites on the riverbed at the Main Jock Lodge, or the exclusive-use Fitzpatrick’s Lodge at Jock, perfect for your family holiday or adventure with friends. Take it a step further by trading your bed for an outdoor sala one night, drifting off to the soundtrack of the nightlife.

As the very first private concession granted within Kruger National Park, Jock Safari Lodge is the original safari legend. Located in Kruger’s southern region, where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers meet to become one, it will feel like you’re stepping back to South Africa’s gold rush era. As you stare out at the untamed wild surrounding you, you’ll envision Sir FitzPatrick and Jock’s legendary quest across the wide-open African plains. This location and the history behind it are what make Jock Safari Lodge shine. We invite you to a Big 5 safari that’s more authentic, immersive, and impactful than any other.

Main Jock ensures guests will experience a stay of seclusion and in pure harmony with the natural surroundings. Twelve secluded thatched suites, offering utter privacy, are veiled with lush trees and reed walls. Each leads on to a private deck with plunge pool and a Sala, an outdoor day bed, all with a spectacular view of the riverbed. Main Jock Lodge will help your soul capture the essence of finding your inner peace amidst the calls of the wild.

The intimate Fitzpatrick’s At Jock is stylishly appointed to offer the ultimate private villa experience, accommodating small groups and families on an exclusive-use basis. The villa comes complete with its own staff compliment and dedicated ranger with a private game viewing vehicle, offering guided game drives twice daily to explore the 6,000 hectare private concession, which is known for its exhilarating Big 5 sightings and other interesting game encounters.

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