Jabulani Safari

Hoedspruit, South Africa

From

US$ 2530

5/5

411 Reviews

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Internet access throughout the property

Air conditioning throughout the property

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Our 8 rooms, suites and villas

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Superior Suite

From

US$ 2531

Inclusive of all taxes

All meals, local beverages, the Elephant Experience and wildlife activities are included
1 King or 2 twin beds – 60sqm / 645sqft
Separate sitting room
Each suite opens up to a private oasis set in the African bush. A crystal blue plunge pool with views over the riverbed below, is complimented by a generous wooden deck, purely for your leisurely pleasure
A traditional fireplace graces your Jabulani Suite lounge, creating a perfect setting for a romantic in-suite dining experience
Free-standing stone bath and shower – Separate toilets – Double vanity – Luxuriant body products – Hairdryer
Air conditioning – 24-Hour temperature control and overhead ceiling fan – Minibar – Safe
Complimentary WiFi
Pure cotton sheets and electric blankets
1 Extra bed possible – Charges apply – 3 Persons maximum

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Villa

Villa Somopane

From

US$ 4326

Inclusive of all taxes

4 travelers

2 rooms

2 bathrooms

190 sqm

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Villa

Zindoga Villa

From

US$ 6872

Inclusive of all taxes

8 travelers

3 rooms

3 bathrooms

400 sqm

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private wildlife reserve

elephant conservation

immersive safari

family friendly

all inclusive

Located within a Big Five private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Area, Jabulani, with its few Superior Suites and exclusive villas, offers a unique opportunity for gracious living in a five-star soulful lodge. Each spacious suite and villa is luxuriously furnished and features both a private deck and a plunge pool. Children are welcome at Jabulani from the age of six and at Zindoga Villa at any age. Villa Somopane has two spacious suites, perfect for families or couples. Jabulani is a place to indulge your every sense, a place to explore the African wilderness and reconnect with nature, experience amazing wildlife, and enjoy superb cuisine. Your dedicated Jabulani ranger will ensure that your safari experience is tailor-made to your personal preference, whether it's laid back and relaxed or filled with game viewing and other activities. Learn about our inspiring journey that began with a herd of elephants that were rescued nearly twenty years ago. Our devoted elephant carers share insightful stories of their life journeys with the Jabulani herd, whilst you have opportunity the to respectfully observe the elephants during their daily routines. Watch them enjoy their midday swim, forage in the wild, and amble past the dam at sunset to their homestead before nightfall. Jabulani is truly a soulful, insightful, and unforgettable experience.

Our commitments

The story of the incredible rescue of a herd of elephants paved the way the opening of an exceptional property.
Jalubani was born of the need to give a herd of rescued elephants a future, against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains. Maître de Maison Adine Roode had the vision to build South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage after the Jabulani elephant herd accepted the third elephant that lost its mother to human-elephant conflict. In late 2019 Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) opened to help elephant calves to survive emotionally in a safe environment. Protecting species and traditions is at the heart of the lodge’s DNA. People are also vital to the lodge’s vision, and Jabulani supports the empowerment and growth of the local community and economy through a women’s empowerment initiative, known as JabuLadies, supporting the local Mpisi School with nutrition programmes, skills development, and sustainable gardening. Its architecture draws on local materials and ancestral methods, and the food marvellously combines free-range game and fruit from local indigenous plants.

Meet your hosts

Maître de maison

Ruan Roos

Chef

Alex van As

Sommelier

Songs

Read stories of the property

2025-03-05

A decade of inspiring women, recognized by the woman of the year trophy

For International Women’s Day, Relais & Châteaux, in partnership with Champagne Pommery, proudly celebrates a decade of recognizing the female leaders of hospitality with the Woman of the Year trophy. This initiative has honored ten remarkable women.

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2023-11-01

The Call of the Wild

From the jungles of India to the rugged coasts of New Zealand, travelling to see wild animals in their natural habitats doesn’t just create magical memories–it can also support vital efforts to protect endangered species and other remarkable creatures for future generations to enjoy.

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2022-08-02

The Art of Cooking Over an Open fire

Cooking over an open fire is as old as humanity’s mastery of fire itself, dating back some 400,000 years. Each region of the world – and indeed nearly every country – has its own tradition and its own distinctive name for it. Time to travel from braai to churrasco and from bulgogi to binchotan.

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2019-04-02

Girl meets Elephant: a Jabulani love story

The story of the camp Jabulani is one of love and hope. Tamlin Wightman discovers a deep connection in an unusual place: with a herd of rescued elephants in the wilderness of South Africa.

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Make a reservation for a group or special event at Jabulani

This property welcomes groups or events. 2 Meeting room(s) - Maximum capacity: 18

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Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Jabulani

Soulful Safari

“The Big 5 wilderness of our private reserve is one of the last remaining wild spaces in the world where Africa’s wildlife still roam and thrive under the protection of people all working to care for the land, its animals and its neighbouring human communities. The safari experience at Jabulani takes you deep into the wild, but even deeper in understanding and compassion for the natural world. Witness sunrises and sets with lion prides and wandering warthogs, sturdy buffalo and towering giraffes, wild elephant herds and a rescued one, leopard stalking in trees and rhino dusting the ground, sharing the same earth, with endless birdlife flittering past your game vehicle on day and night drives.” – Adine Roode, Jabulani MD, Owner, Maitre de Maison

Family Time

“Nature and the animal kingdom are long-held keepers of excitement, possibility, knowledge and fun. A kid’s paradise where anything is possible and winding paths lead to great wonderlands. We have witnessed this potential of the wilderness to touch the hearts and minds of the youngest of our guests at Jabulani and created the JabuJuniors programme to give young safari-goers the chance to experience African wildlife and to dig deeper into the world of soulful conservation. On safari with us they can become mini rangers, conservationists or creatives. Families can also choose to stay at our exclusive-use Zindoga Villa which welcomes children of all ages and is an ideal size for multi-generational families.”

Elephant experiences

“The rescued Jabulani herd of elephants spend their daytime roaming, foraging and swimming out in the reserve, with their dedicated carers walking with them and keeping them protected and safe. The elephant orphans rehabilitated at HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) are integrated into the herd and accompany the elephants on these adventures. Our guests can witness these magnificent gentle giants and little ones on game drives, as they splash about in the mud and waterholes, and grab a drink from the dam at a sundowner setting. It’s an experience that opens your heart and mind to the elephant species forever. I know that my heart is with them eternally.”

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