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private wildlife reserveelephant conservationimmersive safarifamily friendlyall inclusive

Located within a Big Five private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Area, Jabulani, with its few Superior Suites and exclusive villas, offers a unique opportunity for gracious living in a five-star soulful lodge. Each spacious suite and villa is luxuriously furnished and features both a private deck and a plunge pool. Children are welcome at Jabulani from the age of six and at Zindoga Villa at any age. Villa Somopane has two spacious suites, perfect for families or couples. Jabulani is a place to indulge your every sense, a place to explore the African wilderness and reconnect with nature, experience amazing wildlife, and enjoy superb cuisine. Your dedicated Jabulani ranger will ensure that your safari experience is tailor-made to your personal preference, whether it's laid back and relaxed or filled with game viewing and other activities. Learn about our inspiring journey that began with a herd of elephants that were rescued nearly twenty years ago. Our devoted elephant carers share insightful stories of their life journeys with the Jabulani herd, whilst you have opportunity the to respectfully observe the elephants during their daily routines. Watch them enjoy their midday swim, forage in the wild, and amble past the dam at sunset to their homestead before nightfall. Jabulani is truly a soulful, insightful, and unforgettable experience.

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Ruan Roos

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Alex van As

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06/09/2026

Jabulani Safari continues its transformation in the Greater Kruger

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08/11/2025

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03/05/2025

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Jabulani Safari

Member of Relais & Châteaux since 2009

https://jabulanisafari.com/

jabulani@relaischateaux.com

+27 (0)12 460 5605

Address

Kapama Game Reserve

R40 between Hoedspruit and Klaserie

1380,Hoedspruit (Limpopo)

South Africa

GPS coordinates

-24.4173, 31.0965

By car

Road transfers, charter or scheduled flights. Airlink offers daily scheduled flights from JHB International Airport to HDS Airport as well as CPT International Airport to HDS Airport. Transfers in an open safari vehicle from the HDS Airport to the lodge are complimentary.

By plane

Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) 7 km (20 minutes)

Kruger Mpumulanga (Intl) 120 km Johannesburg (Intl) 480 km

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