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Unearth the Place of Legend
The Original Private Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
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, a safari lodge in Kruger National Park rich in heritage and legacy. Jock Safari Lodge is a true Kruger National Park icon, rich in heritage and legacy. 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 Main Jock Lodge, or the exclusive-use Fitzpatrick’s Lodge at Jock – two exceptional Kruger National Park lodges for a 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.
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A secluded paradise overlooking serene riverbeds, Main Jock Lodge is one of the best Kruger National Park lodges, with 12 thatched suites offering privacy and uninterrupted views.
Fitzpatrick’s At Jock is stylishly appointed Kruger National Park accommodation, offering the ultimate private villa experience for up to six adults.
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Where Two Rivers Meet
As the very first private concession granted within Kruger, Jock Safari Lodge is the original safari legend among Kruger National Park lodges. Located in the 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.
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Uninterrupted Adventure Awaits
When you come to Jock Safari Lodge, you’re really coming to see the wild spaces and wildlife surrounding our lodge. If you’re hungry for exploration, for deeply immersing yourself and learning about the bush’s delicate balance and fascinating stories, this is the place for you.
Besides offering guests a space to relax and plenty of excitement, Jock Safari Lodge has a bigger conservation purpose you can learn about. From Big 5 game drives and wilderness walks to studying local fauna, flora and birdlife, there’s much to marvel at that will move you. It’s also perfect for that family holiday, with something for everyone. Little ones will love our Kids on Safari options, the nearby Leopard Creek invites you for a day of golf in the bush, and our Pilgrim’s Rest Retreat offers an escape to enjoy pampering in the bush.
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Safari with Heart
A safari is so much more memorable when you know you’ve treaded lightly and helped preserve it. At Jock Safari Lodge, we believe in protecting our fascinating wildlife and landscapes by following only the most stringent eco-management criteria in South Africa. Our lodge was also built with sustainability in mind, and we continue with this approach in everything we do.
As the Top Environmental Concession within Kruger National Park, our active involvement in conservation programmes is a testimony to this. As our guest, you can learn more about what this means and how you can make a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jock Safari Lodge sits in the southern region of Kruger National Park, at the point where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers meet. As the first private concession ever granted within the park, it offers exclusive riverbed traversing rights across a 6,000-hectare private reserve – a rare privilege among Kruger National Park lodges.
Jock Safari Lodge holds a unique position among Kruger National Park lodges as the original private concession within the park, inspired by the classic South African tale Jock of the Bushveld. Beyond its Big 5 game drives and wilderness walks, the lodge is recognised as a Top Environmental Concession within Kruger, reflecting a long-standing commitment to conservation and sustainable safari tourism
Yes. Jock Safari Lodge is set within a private, 6,000-hectare concession inside Kruger National Park with exclusive riverbed traversing rights, giving guests outstanding access to Big 5 game viewing, including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, away from the busier public routes elsewhere in the park.
Guests at Jock Safari Lodge can enjoy daily Big 5 game drives and guided wilderness walks across the lodge’s private, 6,000-hectare concession within Kruger National Park, with exclusive riverbed traversing rights giving access few other Kruger National Park lodges can offer. Beyond game viewing, guests can explore the bush’s fauna, flora and birdlife with experienced trackers, or trade a night indoors for sleeping under the stars on an outdoor sala.
Rates at Jock Safari Lodge start from R12,245 per person per night sharing at Main Jock Lodge, with Fitzpatrick’s At Jock available on an exclusive-use villa basis for up to six adults. Rates vary by season, so for updated pricing, please see our rates page.
Uncover our stories from the wilderness
Read all about what’s happening at our lodge to inspire your stay, feed your nostalgia, or simply leave you daydreaming about Africa and her mysterious stories.
The lure of gold once drew adventurers from all corners of the world to Southern Africa, among them Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, author of the beloved classic Jock of the Bushveld.
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