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Is Jaci's Lodges a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Jaci's Lodges is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Jaci's Lodges?
Jaci's Lodges has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Jaci') from 162 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
- 4.8 out of 5 from 162 reviews. On the Google listing 'Jaci's Private Lodge' (lodge), Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe, South Africa. Camps with listings of their own are not added in.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Jaci's Lodges' name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Jaci's Lodges' name was found.
Where are Jaci's Lodges' camps?
South Africa (Madikwe). One lodge (Jaci's Private Lodge) with five accommodation types: Kubu Villa, Nare Villa, Jaci's Madikwe House, Safari Suites and Safari Suite Expeditions.
- Countries
- South Africa (Madikwe).
- Camps
- One lodge (Jaci's Private Lodge) with five accommodation types: Kubu Villa, Nare Villa, Jaci's Madikwe House, Safari Suites and Safari Suite Expeditions. No count of camps or owned versus managed is given.
- Where they are
- Jaci's Private Lodge, Madikwe reserve, South Africa; the Kubu Villa is set above the Marico River.
- Camp sizes
- Kubu Villa: 3 bedrooms, 6 guests. Nare Villa: 3 en-suite bedrooms, 6 guests.
How much does Jaci's Lodges cost?
Jaci's Lodges does not publish a dated rate per person per night for its own camps on its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- What the rate includes
- It does not list drinks, transfers, park fees, levy or laundry, or what is extra.
What are Jaci's Lodges' booking terms?
Jaci's Lodges does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Jaci's Lodges best for?
Best for: A personal family lodge in Madikwe, on Jaci's Lodges' own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- It names family-friendly options: Safari Suite Expeditions ('Family-friendly suites', 2 adults + 2 children) and villas suited to families; no child rates shown.
- Teenagers and families
- Jaci's Madikwe House (10 guests, five bedrooms) is described as ideal for 'families and multi-generational groups'.
- Honeymoon
- Safari Suites are described as 'perfect for couples seeking an intimate, classic safari stay'. No honeymoon offer is named.
- Private guide and vehicle
- Nare Villa comes with a private game vehicle; surcharge not stated. Other camps' arrangements are not stated.
- Exclusive use
- The villas are described as exclusive-use or completely private: Kubu Villa ('completely private'), Nare Villa ('exclusive-use stay'), Jaci's Madikwe House (private pool, whole-villa for up to 10 guests).
- Activities
- Twice-daily game drives; safari walks. River Path Walk along the Marico River; bird watching (over 350 species)
What are the best alternatives to Jaci's Lodges?
Cheetah Plains, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Etali Safari Lodge, Garonga Safari Co., Jamala Madikwe and Morukuru Family also own and run their own camps in South Africa only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Cheetah Plains: best for: Sole-use villas in the Sabi Sand. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve') from 73 reviews.
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge: best for: Big Five game viewing in the northern Sabi Sand. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews.
- Etali Safari Lodge: best for: A small malaria-free Madikwe lodge. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Etali Safari Lodge') from 134 reviews.
- Garonga Safari Co.: best for: Three camps in Greater Makalali. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Garonga Safari Company') from 130 reviews.
- Jamala Madikwe: best for: A small villa lodge in Madikwe. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Jamala Madikwe') from 81 reviews.
- Morukuru Family: best for: Private houses in Madikwe and De Hoop. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Morukuru Family Madikwe') from 38 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Jaci's Lodges?
Jaci's Lodges' ownership is not stated on its own website.
- In its own words
- 'A Stay That Feels Like Returning'
- Conservation model
- No land leases, per-night amount or named projects are given.
How do you book Jaci's Lodges?
Book Jaci's Lodges through its own enquiry page or through a safari planner.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
Jaci's Lodges: the questions people ask
How many camps does Jaci's Lodges have?
One lodge (Jaci's Private Lodge) with five accommodation types: Kubu Villa, Nare Villa, Jaci's Madikwe House, Safari Suites and Safari Suite Expeditions.
What activities does Jaci's Lodges offer?
Twice-daily game drives; safari walks. River Path Walk along the Marico River; bird watching (over 350 species)
Does Jaci's Lodges have honeymoon offers?
Safari Suites are described as 'perfect for couples seeking an intimate, classic safari stay'. No honeymoon offer is named.
How does Jaci's Lodges fund conservation?
No land leases, per-night amount or named projects are given.
What is included in Jaci's Lodges' rates?
It does not list drinks, transfers, park fees, levy or laundry, or what is extra.
Does Jaci's Lodges accept children?
It names family-friendly options: Safari Suite Expeditions ('Family-friendly suites', 2 adults + 2 children) and villas suited to families; no child rates shown.
Does Jaci's Lodges offer a private vehicle?
Nare Villa comes with a private game vehicle; surcharge not stated. Other camps' arrangements are not stated.
Where are Jaci's Lodges' camps?
Jaci's Private Lodge, Madikwe reserve, South Africa; the Kubu Villa is set above the Marico River.
What are Jaci's Lodges' reviews?
Jaci's Lodges has 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Jaci') from 162 reviews, each read on its own platform and never added together.
Can I book Jaci's Lodges through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Jaci's Lodges' own enquiry page, www.jacislodges.co.za, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Jaci's Lodges' website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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