Madikwe Moments Blog
Swimming on a hot afternoon
by Amanda Vermeulen – 21 February 2012The excitement started right away for the newly arrived guests, when their transfer vehicle could not reach the lodge due to a traffic jam… Madikwe style… A breading herd of elephants were crossing the road towards the waterhole in front of Tree Lodge, and they were not interested in anything, apart from the cool, refreshing water that was awaiting them.
A Sunday morning stroll.
A Sunday morning in the Madikwe
by A. Vermeulen – 7 February 2012This was a morning to remember! Just as the sun was starting to peak its head over the horizon, we saw a pack of Wild Dogs trotting down the dirt road…
4th Rhino killed in the Madikwe Reserve.
A breach in the Circle of Life
27 January 2012This is not a new story, we have heard it all too often over the last couple of months. This month the 4th rhino was poached from the Madikwe Game reserve. This report below from Declan Hofmeyer – Operations manager of the Madikwe Reserve brought a tear to my eye…
Full marks for Jaci’s Safari Lodge
by Kate Turkington – 22 December 2011Veteran travel writer Kate Turkington visits Jaci’s Safari Lodge and enthuses…
Oh yes, I’d heard all about it. Jaci’s Safari Lodge in Madikwe. Reputed to be one of the best – if not the best – safari lodge in Madikwe.
Jaci’s Safari Lodge gets a facelift just in time for Christmas
by Mildred Thabane – 14 December 2011Jaci’s Safari Lodge just got a little more magical. The older of Jaci’s two lodge’s at Madikwe, Jaci’s Safari Lodge has had a refurbishment that will make your stay more comfortable. The down-to-earth and family-friendly lodge offers visitors a tranquil space in which to unwind and recharge.
The make-over was completed just in time for Christmas and has added an element of glamour to the five-star comfort that has come to be expected of Jaci’s Safari Lodges.
Have yourself a Jaci’s Lodges Christmas
by Christine Marot – 9 December 2011Christmas in Madikwe will never be white, but at Jaci’s Lodges it’s guaranteed to be cheery, bright and filled with delectable dishes to make the day one to remember.
Every year the staff at Jaci’s Safari Lodge and Jaci’s Tree Lodge goes all-out to prepare communal feasts that are the highlight of the festive season for guests.
Each lodge creates a buffet-style selection of traditional Christmas fare, which is laid out after an early afternoon game drive. Since the focus is on family at this special time of year, everyone joins the festivities.
Nice day for a wild wedding
by Christine Marot – 14 November 2011The wonderful thing about getting married in South Africa is having the luxury of choosing a wildlife location like Jaci’s Lodges for your special occasion.
Not only does a bush wedding make for a unique setting, it also affords overseas guests an opportunity to experience the bushveld and allows for stunning photographic opportunities.
Couples keen to have their wedding at Jaci’s are encouraged to visit Jaci’s Lodges for a few nights with family and friends well ahead of the time to get a feel for the environment and to discuss the many options available. Alternatively the bride and a bridesmaid might prefer to spend a day at Jaci’s.
Saving rhinos – on the horns of a dilemma
by Christine Marot – 22 September 2011Today, Thursday September 22 2011, marks the second year that the plight of the rhino comes to the fore as people around the world observe World Rhino Day.
Introduced in 2010 by the World Wildlife Fund, World Rhino Day is dedicated to raising awareness – both nationally and internationally – of the increased prevalence of rhino poaching and the resultant decline in numbers of these endangered mammals.
Rhinos have lived and reproduced on our planet for the past 50-million years, yet there are only about 24 500 remaining. According to official SANParks statistics, 122 were killed in 2009, 333 in 2010 and the number already stands at 287 for this year.
Jaci’s is a wonderful wildlife destination for the family
by Christine Marot – 5 September 2011Jaci’s Lodges has once again featured in the glossies, this time in the travel section of Living and Loving magazine.
Under the title “Wild at heart”, you’ll find a review with a refreshing new angle that’s sure to capture the interest of readers who buy the September 2011 issue.
Why do elephants eat charcoal?
by Deon de Villiers – 19 August 2011Every year after the winter fires, elephants invade the burnt scrub to browse. This year was no different, and within a day, the gentle giants were foraging in the ashes with their sensitive trunks.
Why do they do this, you might wonder? Well, at Jaci’s we’ve long pondered the same question and have come up with a few possible reasons.
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