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"Our
thanks for a brilliant stay. The staff were so
friendly and looked after the grandchildren so
well. We all enjoyed the whole experience.
Gavins’ detailed game drives were a
new experience for us and he kept the children’s
attention at all times." |
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"This was
our first safari and we were delighted with it.
The staff were so friendly and helpful, the food
excellent and our guide Bobby was more than we
would have wished for.
It is an experience we shall never forget
and we have some wonderful photographs which we
shall share with our friends. Thank you to all
of you for making the experience as memorable." |
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| Finalist for Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa (Jaci's Tree Lodge) |
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Jaci's provides the opportunity for the perfect family safari as
well as introducing children to the wonders and enjoyment of the
African bushveld. Children of all ages are welcome at Jaci's and
are especially catered for.
Family Safaris
- Our family safaris have evolved from the specialized children's
safaris, as there was a demand from parents to see and enjoy their
children's wild experiences first hand rather than when they
returned to the Lodge, so we had more parents on the specialized
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are only available at Jaci's Safari Lodge – this now enables us
to put families with children aged 5 - 12 yrs on the game drive
with their parents for the morning and evening game drives. We
still have the fabulous "jungle drive" during the day for the
very young children 4 yrs and under.
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Jungle Drives
"Jungle Drives" are provided for children 4yrs and younger and go out once
a day, between the morning and evening game drives. Parents are welcome to
join, but they must behave like children! On the "jungle drive" things of
interest to children are pointed out, e.g. toothbrush plants, beetles, etc.
The information on the drive is aimed at the age/s of the children on the
drive.
The "jungle drive" is included in the children's special rate.
Meals
Children 12 yrs and younger will enjoy dinner in the dining room (
as the evening meal is an adult affair :)) and enjoy a child oriented
menu with things that they prefer, like spaghetti bolognaise, hamburgers,
hot dogs, chips and lots of vegetables(to keep Mom happy) etcetera.
Children 12 yrs and under sharing with their parents will not be allowed
to eat dinner in the boma – the earlier children's dinner is provided
instead. On arrival the chef will ask the children specifically what they
like and dislike and use this as a guideline when preparing the children's
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menu. All meals are prepared fresh at the Lodge - so no fast food - and dessert is
always served! All children 12 years and younger have dinner as soon as their
game drives are back in the evening and the littlie little ones eat around 6
pm – so when the parents get back from game drive they are bathed, dressed
and fed – bliss indeed!
Children’s dinner works really well, as the evening meal is usually served
late and by then they are starving - and would much rather be playing with
the other children in the playroom. This also gives Mom and Dad time to have
a romantic pre-dinner drink and a leisurely evening meal together - what a
treat.
All children on adult rates will eat with the adults at night. Breakfast and
lunch are eaten together as a family.
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Sleeping Arrangements
Children sleeping in the room with their parents, camp beds/stretchers
made up at the foot of the parents' bed for each child. We can easily
accommodate up to 3 children in a room.
The special children’s rate is for children 12 yrs and younger sharing
a room with their parents.
General
Child minding is provided free of charge while the parents are on game
drive and during dinner.
Children love Jaci's Safari Lodge - they especially love the idea of
"camping" in a tent! One of the things they comment most about are the
bugs, they love the variety and are enthralled by these creepy crawlies.
Children love the space at Jaci's Safari Lodge as well as feeling part
of the Jaci's staff family – this sets the pace for how their experience
on Safari turns out for them.
Jaci's is fenced off from the Reserve - but it is still the responsibility
of the parents to be mindful of potential dangers as Jaci’s is in a
wildlife area.
The most attractive feature for parents looking for a place to go on Safari
with their children is that Jaci's WELCOMES children. We do not merely
tolerate them. Our staff are fantastic with children, including them in
their daily duties - which is fun as there is always something to be done
- as well as going go out of their way to accommodate the needs and wishes
of both parents and children at all times.
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Game
Lodge
The giraffe -
Tall, spotty mammal,
Broad body - Beautiful!
Sharp hearing,
From oval shaped ears
Long purple tongue,
Grabbing branch,
Pull sickle-bush leaves
Into mouth.
Night sky - black hooves
Vicious kick -
African bushveld!
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Night
Drive in the Bushveld
On drive,
Excited -
Spot hungry lions...
Scared!
Smells prey -
Stalking...
Crouch low.
Flat, camouflaged
Leapt powerfully,
Attacked jugular!
Vehicles sneak out -
Have sundowners!
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