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Jabulani, a soulful safari, refined in luxury
It’s not every day you go on safari. Choosing where to stay is about more than game drives or thread count. It’s about how a place makes you feel, and what stays with you long after you’ve returned home.
A soulful safari at Jabulani offers refined luxury, shaped by connection, care, and considered detail and personalisation, where the true highlight is time spent in the gentle presence of our rescued elephant herd.
5-Star Luxury in the Greater Kruger Area of South Africa
As a proud Relais & Châteaux member and recipient of Two Michelin Keys, Jabulani Safari offers an indulgent journey into connection, conservation, culture, cuisine, and heritage, set within a Big Five private game reserve in South Africa’s Greater Kruger, where guests gain rare insight into one of the region’s most remarkable conservation journeys.
Experience the extraordinary
Meeting our rescued elephant herd ranks at the top of our guests’ favourite experiences. But there are also plenty of other things to do, such as game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, exploring the little creatures, helicopter flights, hot air balloon rides, and spending time at our onsite facilities.
A Relais & Châteaux dining experience
Jabulani offers a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive dining experience. We don’t just believe in constantly innovating with the freshest ingredients, but also in switching up our locations. Enjoy fine cuisine in the best setting, from breakfast bush picnics and sundowner canapés, to star-lit private dinners or gatherings in the boma.
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Bush Spa
There’s no better setting for a spa than the bush. The calmness of your surroundings is contagious, soothing even the most stressed soul.
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Wine Cellar
Swirl and sip some of South Africa’s premier red and white cultivars during a dinner at our wine cellar.
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Gym & Sauna
Stay in shape while still indulging in our culinary delights and get your endorphins flowing at our open-air fitness center with a view.
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Boutique
Browse our highly curated boutique for treasures and trinkets to take souvenirs and gifts for friends and family back home.
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Conservation & Community
Witness the elephants
For an insightful experience that will stir you deeply, join us in observing our herd and learning about their highly emotional, relatable nature. By doing this, you directly help us to support them and build a better future.
Share your special moments with us
Whether it’s your proposal, wedding, honeymoon, wedding anniversary, babymoon, or an occasion worth celebrating, we’d like to go the extra mile to make it special.
Become a JabuJunior
We believe that little ones should not have to sit out on the excitement of a safari. And that they’re never too young to learn about the soulful secrets of the African wild and its animals.
Reviews & Visitor Experiences
The staff and the rooms were great, and the food was superb. The staff did their best to please and to make sure each day had variation. The chefs and guides were superlative. We had a fantastic time. It felt like we had traveled back in time to a pleasant remnant of the British Empire.
- Nakorsakov
What a great place and a great stay. Stephan and Chantelle are fantastic managers with an awesome team working at the lodge. Our guide Jason is so knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to drive with. I cannot begin to describe the fantastic room where we stayed in absolute luxury. The two Chefs Alex and Dylan - oh my word, the food these guys make is unexplainable fantastic and one has to experience this to really appreciate good taste. We fell in love with the place. We loved our stay and will recommend Jabulani to anyone who takes a good stay, good food, lots of animals and great people in the bush serious!
- Wilma V
Attention to detail is incredible. I could not fault Jabulani on one thing. Elephant experience is very moving and spiritual. All staff very friendly Ruan the best of the best. Absolutely loved every minute.
- Carrylvanbassen
The place, the staff, the elephants, all authentic and exciting. It was a magical, charming, calming and elevating experience. I can’t wait to bring my two daughters next time to share this corner of the Earth with me.
- FPocorn
The place was amazing - extremely well run and totally welcoming. Highly recommended for anyone wanting luxury combined with lifetime trip experiences we will remember forever. Staff and Management should be congratulated for leaving no stone unturned with respect to care service and the full Safari Experience. Thanks for making this trip one we will never forget - Special mention to Ruan - Our Safari ranger and tour guide! Thank You
- ADunn
Favorite place on earth! Yeap, if someone were to ask me which is my favorite place on earth, Jabulani would be the place. We discovered this gem in 2017 and have been back every year, being this our fourth visit. We have always felt the warmth and the kindness of everyone here, from the wonderful managers, Chantel and Stefan to every single staff member, who are always ready to pamper you and help you in any way.
- CGriffiths
Chantal, Stefan and the team were awesome and made our stay a memorable experience. a SPECIAL thanks to Dylan, the chef, Songs our butler, and of course, Ruan, our ranger. The three of them are what made the lodge and stay a 5 star soulful experience. Ruan was absolutely amazing! The big 5 in 2 days and then some rare sightings of very special wildlife. Not to mention Jabulani and the boys. We will return soon!
- DSmith