Aerial view of the lit villa and pool at dusk at Jaci's Private Lodge, Madikwe
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Madikwe, South Africa

Jaci's Private Lodge

At a glance

Children

All ages

Activities

Under-6 not on scheduled drives (child-minding provided during drives); 6–12 adapted drives

Malaria

Malaria-free

Family rooms

Private-use villas (multi-bedroom, private pool, dedicated vehicle & guide); Safari Suites take up to 2 extra children

Private vehicle

Included with private-use villas

Why families love it

Jaci's Private Lodge for families

Children of every age are welcome here. Under-sixes are cared for while the family is out on scheduled drives, and children aged six to twelve take part in adapted drives of their own.

Family life centres on the private-use villas: several bedrooms, a private pool, and a vehicle and guide kept to your family alone. The Safari Suites take up to two extra children.

Between drives there is the Junior Ranger course and Safari Pups packs, and child-minding is available when the family heads out.

Who it suits

Under 6

Private vehicle / own schedule included

Ages 6–11

Well suited

Teens

Well suited

Multigenerational

Family units

Family facts

Family accommodation
Private-use villas (multi-bedroom, private pool, dedicated vehicle & guide); Safari Suites take up to 2 extra children
Private vehicle
Included with private-use villas
Kids programme
Junior Ranger course; Safari Pups packs
Babysitting
Child-minding during game drives
Pool
Yes — main pool + villa pools
Access
Madikwe airstrip (scheduled flights from Johannesburg)

Family accommodation

Where your family will stay

Private Villa (Kubu Villa / Nare Villa)

2 available

3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6

Exclusive use · Private pool · Private vehicle · Dedicated guide

Safari Suite

6 available

Sleeps 2

Takes up to 2 extra children

Jaci's Madikwe House

5 bedrooms · Sleeps 10

Exclusive use · Private pool · Private vehicle · Dedicated guide

Rates & pricing

What a stay costs

Rates for Jaci's Private Lodge depend on your dates, room choice and children’s ages. Tell us about your family and we’ll send a tailored quote.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What age do children need to be to stay at Jaci's Private Lodge?

Children of all ages are welcome.

Can children go on game drives / activities?

Under-6 not on scheduled drives (child-minding provided during drives); 6–12 adapted drives. Walking safaris are from age 16.

What family accommodation is there?

Private-use villas (multi-bedroom, private pool, dedicated vehicle & guide); Safari Suites take up to 2 extra children.

Is there a kids' programme or babysitting?

Junior Ranger course; Safari Pups packs. Child-minding during game drives.

Can we have a private vehicle?

Included with private-use villas.

Is Jaci's Private Lodge in a malaria area?

Jaci's Private Lodge is in a malaria-free area.

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