Jackalberry Ridge

04/10/2026

🌄 October in the bush: get up early, it's worth it.
The days are heating up, which makes those first cool hours after sunrise the best time to be out. Time your game drives for exactly that window, when the light is soft and the animals are still moving.
Back at camp before it gets properly hot. 🚙

27/09/2026

👨‍👩‍👧 An affordable bush break the whole family will remember.
Spring school-term breaks, warm days, guided drives that keep the kids glued to the horizon, and a self-catering setup that keeps the budget sensible.
Kruger access without the price tag. That's the Jackalberry way.

15/09/2026

🦓 You don't always have to leave camp to see something.
Bushbuck wandering past the tents. Hornbills arguing in the trees. Something rustling in the undergrowth that you'll spend ten minutes trying to identify.
Life at Jackalberry happens all around you — you just have to sit still long enough to notice. 🐦

11/09/2026

🔥 Coals down, chairs out, phones away.
The braai is the whole evening at Jackalberry. Everyone drifts over, someone takes charge of the fire, and dinner takes exactly as long as it takes. Warmer spring nights mean you can sit out long after the plates are cleared. 🌌

09/09/2026

🚙 The end of the dry season is a game viewer's best friend.
Sparse bush, short grass, busy waterholes — September is prime time in the Kruger, and our guided drives put you exactly where you need to be. No maps, no guesswork, no wondering what that track belonged to.
Just good guiding and a very good chance of something special. 🐃

08/09/2026

🐘 FREE ENTRY TO KRUGER — and we've got the perfect place to stay! 🐘

It's that time of year again! During SANParks Week, South African citizens enjoy FREE entry to the Kruger National Park — all you need is your SA ID. 🇿🇦

So why not make a proper getaway of it? Stay with us and wake up right on the doorstep of one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. 🦁🦒🐆

Spend your days exploring the wild wonders of Kruger, then return to comfort, warm hospitality and unforgettable bush surroundings. It's the ultimate safari escape and the park entry is on the house! ✨

04/09/2026

⛺ Spring nights under canvas hit differently.
Cool enough for a blanket, warm enough to leave the flaps open. You hear everything — the wind in the trees, something moving in the dark, the first birds before sunrise.
Our luxury tents give you a real bed and a proper shower with none of the distance between you and the bush. 🌿

27/08/2026

❄️ Winter is prime bushveld time! 🌾 Cooler days, clear skies and fantastic game viewing make August the perfect month to escape to Jackalberry Ridge. Wrap up, gather round the braai, and soak in those big-sky sunsets. 🌅 Book your winter escape!

15/08/2026

🗺️ More than just a Kruger base! 🌍 Jackalberry Ridge is the ideal launchpad for trips further afield — into Eswatini or Mozambique. Set up camp in comfort and let the adventures unfold in every direction. ⛺ Where will the road take you?

14/08/2026