Camp Jabulani

We had a really great stay at Jabulani, with great game drive experiences, extraordinary service, food and wine. And the luxury of the Villa was just outstanding. An outstanding experience was the interacting with the elephants, it is simply amazing.

The most mind blowing stay we’ve ever experienced. We stayed for 3 nights. It was booked as part of a South African tour with our 10 & 13 year old kids. There were a few destinations on our schedule, so I hadn’t fully researched before we arrived and boy was we impressed. It holds 2 Michelin keys, which seemly get awarded for accommodation - Michellin certainly got this right… we stayed in the 2 bed Somopane villa - it was HUGE, the living room was probably 20ft square and the decor was stunning, with several large sofas (even having a bloody great tree in the middle - which the kids climbed) On arrival you meet the chef who discusses likes/dislike’s, so they can construct your menus. The food was unbelievable. Although there was breakfast and lunch daily changing menus, it seemed if your fussy kids wanted something else - there wasn’t anything they could rustle up. Dinners were all in the style of a tasting menu - and they were all excellent. Every room gets their own safari guide and truck. We had a fantastic South African guy called Matt Densham - he was bloody incredible, chatting and educating us throughout. He found us the big 5 and a hell of a lot more. His enthusiasm was unbelievable and was awesome with the kids, who never once moaned (even with a 4:30 start one morning). From watching the other safari reserve to share the park, who you occasionally see around, it seems to pay a little more to go to Jumbalani as otherwise you’re sharing safari cars (we had our own) and they appear to have set driving patterns - we just roared wherever Matt thought we’d find the best bits. Jumbalani also houses rescued elephants, that roam free, but seem comfortable with human interaction - spending an hour feeding these 15 creatures will be a memory the kids won’t ever forget. Nothing was too much trouble, with Matt even taking the kids fishing for catfish in the lake one afternoon. An amazing place and staff . If it’s on your shortlist for consideration - 100% go there and nowwhere else.

Jabulani was the best experience I have ever had on vacation. The animals, the facility, even the safari felt like luxury. The thing you can’t get from a website is the warmth and care of the people. Kayla was the absolute guide and Richman was a delight! Go visit Jabulani!!!

All started that I followed THE HERD on Instagram 6 Years ago and Watched all the cute Videos and Reports of the Little pink Elephant Khanyisa. Was Keen to See her live and visit her Elephant family. We met the owner of Jabulani accidently and always said we will visit the lodge and get to know her Little Paradise in the Kapama Reserve. We booked Short notice and were very surprised by the warm Welcome, the super nice staff (Ruan, AM, Jeffrey, Roos, Nathan, Kurt, Richman, Chefs in the Kitchen, housekeepers, Gardener, SPA Ladies, Tiger, Manuel and all the Rest of the whole Lodge & THE HERD Team), the amazing Environment, the exceptional food and Wine Selection, the cosy room, the cleanness and thanks god not modern and not cold and Sleek style of the lodge as You have it often those Days, but takes completely Away the African Spirit and feeling attached to the Nature. And last but Not least the magic encounter with THE HERD itself. It was magic! Even Khanyisa isnt a baby anymore it was a Happening to See her & her family and watching them taking a bath, going home at Sunset and being able to get close but not too Close to them and Feed a few of the Giants from Simbabwe and Touch their Trunks and feel their air blowing into your Face! It was magic and touched my Sole! Thank You JABULANI & THE HERD Team we will Come back and See You hopefully all again!

An absolutely amazing experience. The staff are constantly looking to make guest experiences as perfect as possible. Be prepared to be spoilt as Jabulami sets standards way above anywhere else you will experience. Our guide, Kayla, was amazing and whatever we wanted to see she somehow tracked them and there they were for unforgettable pictures. We saw the big 5 and so much more. The food is amazing. Highly recommended.