Jaci’s Tree Lodge

Children Policy

We regret no children 0 - 12 years accepted at Jaci's Tree Lodge

Payment Policy

A 50% deposit is required within 72 hours of the booking confirmation and balance is due 40 days prior to arrival. 

Valid for SA and SADC residents only - valid SA/SADC DRIVER'S licence, permanent residence or work permit required 

Guests born or lived in South Africa and now residing outside the African continent do not qualify for the above rates

Not combinable with any other promotion or special offer 

A minimum three night stay throughout the year is recommended 

For drinks inclusive rates please add a Beverage Supplement of R590,00 to the above rates

Payment Policy

A 50% deposit is required within 72 hours of the booking confirmation and balance is due 40 days prior to arrival. For bookings made within 40 days of travel, full payment is required on confirmation. All bookings to be confirmed in writing. All bookings are subject to our terms & conditions. The lodge reserves the right to release bookings should payment not reflect by the requested date. All bank charges are for the account of the tour operator & not the lodge.

Cancellation Policy

Only written cancellations will be accepted.

Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellation from the reservations office

25% cancellation fee incurred if the booking is cancelled after written confirmation and deposit paid.

50% cancellation fee incured if booking is cancelled 31 - 45 days prior to arrival

100% cancellation fee incured if booking is cancelled 30 days / less prior to arrival

Refunds, if agreed, are subject to a 10% administration fee. 

PPPN: Per Person Per Night 

Safari or Tree Lodge Suites

Rates are quoted per person per night sharing

A minimum three night stay throughout the year is recommended

Rates Incude:  

 Twice daily game drives, including sunset / sunrise stop & night drive with astronomy

 Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Brunch, local & specialised teas as well as fabulous filter coffee

 All house drinks, which include a special selection of fine South African wines (Red, White & Sparkling), local beers, nonalcoholic beverages as well as house spirits

 Complimentary optional Sleep Out at the Star Bed overlooking Jaci’s Waterhole (To be booked at the lodge, pending availability)

 Fireside, starlight dining as often as possible

 Access to our submerged “Terrapin” photographic hide (From Dusk to Dawn arrangements for individual access as well children to be made in advance with management)

 Transfers to & from the Eastern Airstrip when flying with FedAir / Unique Air / FlexeFlyer / private charter

 15% VAT

RATES EXCLUDE

 Camera Equipment available for daily rental

 Madikwe Game Reserve entrance fees & Madikwe Guest Conservation Contribution (prices subject to change, confirmation of fees will be added on to pro-forma invoice at time of booking)

 Transfers to and from the lodge other than the eastern airstrip

 Escort after dark from the reserve gates

 Spa treatments

 Gratuities, laundry, telephone calls, all other incidental costs

 Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance / travel cancellation refunds

 Premium spirits, speciality wines & champagne We highly recommend a minimum of 3 nights stay at Jaci’s Lodges in order to get the full benefit of our spectacular South African Safari experience & hospitality!

PARK & CONSERVATION FEES 2018​

Park fees - R210 per adult per STAY | R105 per child per STAY

Landing fees - R280 per adult | R140 per child (provisional, subject to change)

Guest Conservation Contribution: R210 per adult per DAY | R75 per child per DAY 

JACI'S TREE LODGE - TREE LODGES

6 x King Bedded Double Occupancy Tree Houses built on stilts with elevated walkways. 

2 x Twin Bedded Double Occupancy Tree Houses built on stilts with elevated walkways

All rooms have a stunning outdoor jungle shower and a large inside bath

JACI'S TREE LODGE - MAIN LODGE & RECEPTION

Includes open plan kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining facilities, pool, gift boutique, out door hide overlooking an active waterhole, gym and massage sala available close by at Jaci's Safari Lodge.

GATE TIMES 

All gates into Madikwe Game Reserve open at 06h00 and close at 18h00

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES

Check in: From 14:00 (Should guests require lunch on the day of arrival, this will need to be pre-booked. Lunch is served between 1pm - 2pm)

Check out: Until 11:00  

ELECTRICITY & WATER

We have Eskom power and back-up generators for emergencies. Jaci’s Lodges now has filtered water on tap. This water is available to our guests at no charge.

CHILDREN :  We regret no children 0 - 12 years accepted at Jaci's Tree Lodge

INSURANCE 

We highly recommend that all guests have travel and medical insurance cover. 

Please be advised although all our staff are trained in first aid, there are no medical facilities within a two hour drive of Madikwe. 

ROAD TRANSFERS / SCHEDULED FLIGHTS / PRIVATE CHARTERS; 

All scheduled flights are handled by Federal Air 

All road transfers, scheduled flights and private charters can be arranged with reservations on request at additional costs 

Transfer from/to private landing strip on the Western runway are charged at (2018) on Request per open game vehicle one way, but must be booked prior to arrival 

PAYMENT TERMS 

Written confirmation is required to confirm the reservation and will replace the requirement of a 50% deposit being paid. 

This waiver of the deposit requirement is subject to the following condition.

25% Cancellation fee will be incurred if the booking is cancelled anytime after deposit/ written confirmation was received. 

Full payment to reflect in our bank account 30 days prior to arrival subject to application forms completed

All bookings to be confirmed in writing. All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions 

The Lodge reserves the right to release bookings, should payment not be received by the requested date.

Any discrepancies on the confirmation/pro forma invoice must be addressed at time of booking

CANCELLATIONS

Only written cancellations will be accepted. 

Ensure to receive an acknowledgment of cancellation from the reservations office

25% cancellation fee is incurred if the booking is cancelled anytime after written confirmation was received. 

50% cancellation fee is applicable if booking is cancelled 31 - 45 days prior to arrival 

100% cancellation fee is applicable if booking is cancelled 30 days and less prior to arrival   

LOCATION

 The 75 000 hectare Malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve lies in the extreme north-west corner of South Africa’s North West province.

 Whether you fly directly to Jaci’s Lodges on one of the daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Madikwe or decide to do a self-drive, Jaci’s Lodges is easily accessible by both road and air.

 Daily flights are available on Federal Airways. We can arrange a private road transfer, a charter flight upon request at additional costs.

 Flight Times:

 OR Tambo International to Madikwe East: 55 minutes

 Northern Sabi Sand to Madikwe East: 1.5 hours

 Madikwe East to Jaci's Lodges is a 15 minute drive

 Self Drive:

 Johannesburg: 4 hours (See driving directions on last page)

 Sun City: 1.5 hours

 Gaborone: 2 hours 

 Derdepoort / Sekwane Border Post: 1 hour

MADIKWE WEATHER

Winters:

 Generally sunny & dry

 Temperatures vary from 0 – 24 degrees Celsius

Summers:

 Generally wet with spectacular thunderstorms

 Temperatures vary from 12 – 38 degrees Celsius

WHAT TO PACK

Hat S

unblock

Insect repellent

Binoculars

Camera, spare battery & charger

Long trousers

Short trousers

T-shirts

Long sleeved shirt

Sweatshirt / jersey

Rain jacket

Wind proof jacket

Scarf

Gloves (winter)

Closed shoes

PARK & CONSERVATION FEES 

Park fees - R180 per adult per STAY | R105 per child per STAY

Landing fees - R280 per adult | R140 per child (provisional, subject to change)

Guest Conservation Contribution: R 150 per adult per DAY | R75 per child (under 12 years) per DAY