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Jabulani Safari | Relais & Châteaux

Hoedspruit, South Africa
★★★★★

About Jabulani Safari | Relais & Châteaux

Set within a Big Five private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Park of South Africa, Jabulani’s six suites and two villas; Villa Somopane and the exclusive Zindoga Villa ensure a soulful, personalised and intimate stay. Jabulani was built to help look after a herd of rescued elephants, nearly twenty years ago, and has led to the establishment of South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage, called HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development).

This Relais & Châteaux lodge is a special marriage of conservation and hospitality, a place to meet magnificent wildlife, rest deeply, dine under open skies, enjoy sundowners with elephants, and reconnect with nature. Guests can watch the elephants during their midday swims or while they forage in the wilderness. As our guest, you play a crucial role in helping us and HERD to support the rescued herd and orphans, and protect their future.

There are plenty of experiences to be had, such as game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, exploring the little creatures, and spending time at our onsite facilities, such as our bush spa. Jabulani offers a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive dining experience. Enjoy fine cuisine in the best setting, from breakfast bush picnics and sundowner canapés, to star-lit private dinners or gatherings in the boma.

Perfect For
Adventure Big 5 Birding Flora Gourmet Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wildlife Wine
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Kiddies Club
Library
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
TV Room
Vegetarian
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request
Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Service
Travel Desk
On Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Catch-and-release Fishing
Elephant Interaction
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Helicopter Scenic Flights
High Tea
Massages
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Art Galleries
Boat Cruises
Catch-and-release Fishing
Cultural Tours
General Sightseeing
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Hiking
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Natural History Tours
Quad Biking
Wildlife Tours
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Accommodation Options

Superior Suite
6 Ultra-luxurious air-conditioned suites, en-suite facilities, hot beverage facilities and mini bar fridge, private plunge pools. Butler service. Includes all meals, snacks, beverages and local branded alcohol. Daily elephant excursions and game drives. We allow children from the ages of 6 years old to stay in the suites with their parents.
Zindoga Villa
The Zindoga Villa is specifically tailored to appeal to smaller groups or families with children of all ages and is sold as an exclusive unit. The two individual suites are connected by a joint lounge and dining area. Each unit has a massive bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, including glass enclosed shower, expansive wooden deck, and a private heated plunge pool. One of the suites also has a adjoining twin room, with private bathroom, for two children sharing. Younger guests can enjoy the Team Tusker programme specifically designed for them. The Villa is serviced by its own dedicated team - including a ranger and private vehicle, chef and butler.
Villa Somopane
This is your escape with friends or family, in a home to make your own, a home in the African wilderness. Our Villa Somopane welcomes up to four guests, with two spacious suites to accompany two guests sharing. Each suite is designed to inspire relaxation and intimacy, with the raw sounds and sights of safari life merging with comfort at every touch. Enjoy moments on the villa’s private deck or in the heated plunge pool, watching the natural world in its slow dance around you, or head out into the reserve with a private ranger and vehicle, in search of our animal and bird life. You can dine in the cosiness and privacy of the villa or join us in the Main Lodge for meals. Soak off the day in your suite’s inviting freestanding bath, or semi-outdoor shower with views through the vegetation outside. The wilderness is never far from sight.

Dining & Cuisine

Jabulani Dining Area
Our guests enjoy extraordinary cuisine in the open-plan dining room (which merges with the wooden deck shaded by enormous Leadwood trees), as well as outdoors in intimate surprise settings (weather permitting). Each guest's dietary preferences and/or restrictions are effortlessly catered for, and the bespoke menus vary from day-to-day. Guests are afforded an opportunity to interact with the chefs, who may share a recipe or two, at mealtime. Food and taste are personal and so are our Jabulani chefs’ approach to each one of our guests. Every day a unique menu is created passionately and sincerely by our chef on duty, using only the freshest and finest of seasonal ingredients, and can be tailored to suit guests’ individual needs and tastes. The Jabulani chefs take their creative flair outside of the kitchen too, embracing the natural setting we are fortunate to be in, and create innovative and memorable dining experiences for guests, including picnics, bush breakfasts and our renowned sundowner canapés. True to the reputation of being a Relais & Châteaux accredited property, we approach our gastronomy with brilliant creativity and soulfulness. This paired with our personalised butler service, creates a magical Jabulani Culinary Journey. Jabulani is an all-inclusive experience and all meals and snacks are included during your stay, as well as a wide selection of beverages.
Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Fireplace
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Mosquito Nets
Plunge Pool
Private Pool / Jacuzzi
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★★
  • Rooms: 7
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 11:00
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English
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