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10 / 10 Guest Rating

Jabulani Safari Relais & Chateaux

R40 between Hoedspruit and Klasserie, Hoedspruit, za

Jabulani Safari Relais & Chateaux - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Jabulani offers six superior suites and the exclusive Zindoga Villa, providing gracious living in a five-star luxury lodge. Each suite features a private deck and a plunge pool, ensuring a lavish and comfortable stay for guests of all ages.

Elephant Conservation
At Jabulani, guests can engage with a rescued elephant herd and contribute to their conservation. Learn about the elephants' stories, observe their daily routines, and participate in their well-being, creating a unique and meaningful connection with these gentle giants.

Exclusive Experiences
From game drives and walking safaris to helicopter flights and luxury bush spa treatments, Jabulani offers a range of activities for guests to indulge in. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive dining experience amidst stunning natural surroundings, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Book your stay at Jabulani now for a soulful and insightful luxury safari experience.

Facilities & Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult during game drives, bush walks and elephant interactions. Please note that guests staying at the property are not allowed to enter with alcoholic drinks purchased outside the lodge. Rates include all meals and locally branded drinks only. Elephant and Conservation Levies are mandatory per stay. Please note, compulsory elephant and conservation fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. The property will communicate the charges when sending the reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

10
Exceptional17 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the incredible experience and frequently praise the brilliant guide.

Categories

Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money10.0
Food and Beverage10.0
Overall Experience10.0

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CristianebrBR
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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REINETTEgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MatthieugbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 3, 2026

"Lifetime experience"

10.0

It was an incredible time at Jabulani. The entire experience is worth it. Brilliant guide with Ross, we can see a true passion.

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ClémentfrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Expérience hors du temps, que ce soit pour les safaris (animaux, organisation, guide, voiture/à pied), le lieu (complet, intimiste, haut de gamme), la qualité des services (repas, massage, transferts, …), le personnel (attentionné, flexible)

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BrettauAU
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 29, 2024

"Exceptional"

10.0
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DianeusUS
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review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 1, 2023

"Want to hug an elephant and experience animals in the wild while staying in a 5 star safari?!!"

10.0

Tylor best guide ever, fabulous food, personal attention, beautiful grounds, get to hug elephants!!!

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NorasaSA
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2023

"One of the best places I have ever stayed at! The staff, the room, the game drives, and the food was"

10.0
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MonojazwZW
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solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2023

"Very good"

8.0

Beautifully furnished and clean room.

Lack of attention to details. I ordered specific breakfast on 2 occasions but got different orders. Although, on the first night i clearly explained my dietary preferences to the Chef. Other than that, the dinners were exceptional. Further, for some reason, they kept on harassing me to make payment to the lodge although the reservation was made through booking.com and confirmation of payment was shown to management!

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AliqaQA
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 28, 2023

"Poor"

3.0
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PaulusUS
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 14, 2023

"Stay at Pondoro, avoid Jabulani."

3.0

Property was nice but compared to Pondoro, Jabulani was meh. Food was excellent. Meeting the rehabilitated elephants was great.

Jabulani Safari is a place where incompetent management are staffed. This property should not be a Relais & Chateaux property as it fails to meet basic needs and expectations. We came here to celebrate our honeymoon and they completely forgot. On the day of our arrival we had a random travel reviewer join us in our game drive during our honeymoon. Our ranger was inexperienced and took us on the same exact drives during our stay. Game drives were uneventful, repetitive and lacking excitement. No uniqueness in our game drives. Animals are not able to roam freely between Kruger national park and the greater area. Jabulani Safari is located in an area where animals are fenced in and can not roam to other reserves and the greater Kruger area. We stayed at another luxury property, Pondoro Game Lodge which truly exceeded our expectations and delivered the fundamental values of what a Relais & Chateaux property should entail. Unfortunately, Pondoro is not a R&C property. The staff at Pondoro were exquisite, friendly and were happy to be working there. Whereas the staff at Jabulani were clearly segregated between the races and did not seem happy to be working for such property. However, the true icing on the cake was Barbara, who not only forgot to tell the lodge it was our honeymoon, but she also lacked any competency in technology. We paid in full prior to our arrival and she couldn’t locate it and tried to charge us again. She continuously harassed us to submit another payment via a secure payment link. I did not feel comfortable inputting my cc information to run my card for a second payment when it was already paid in full and charged to my bank. She couldn’t understand the difference between a secure payment link and a confirmation link. Thankfully we contacted the third party Booking and they confirmed that we had paid in full. She did not care to locate the payment but could only “advise” us to run our card again.

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