The Nare Villa at Jaci’s Private Lodge is an exclusive-use safari villa offering privacy, space and personalised service in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve. Designed for families or small groups travelling together.

The villa accommodates up to six guests across three bedrooms, including a loft room, and provides generous indoor and outdoor living areas overlooking a private waterhole. Guests enjoy the comfort of a fully serviced safari home, complete with a private heated plunge pool, outdoor dining spaces and a fully equipped kitchen and safari bar.

A dedicated hospitality team, including a private chef and host, ensures a relaxed and personalised stay. A private safari vehicle and experienced field guide allow guests to explore Madikwe Game Reserve entirely at their own pace, with twice-daily game drives revealing the reserve’s remarkable wildlife, including the Big Five, African wild dog, cheetah and many more. Combining exclusivity, flexibility and warm hospitality, Nare Villa offers an unforgettable private safari experience within one of South Africa’s leading malaria-free wildlife reserves.

About the Madikwe Game Reserve

Set along South Africa’s north-western border with Botswana, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of the country’s largest and most rewarding safari destinations. Spanning over 75,000 hectares of diverse wilderness, this malaria-free reserve offers an exceptional Big 5 safari experience within a landscape of open plains, rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and riverine forests.

Madikwe is renowned not only for its impressive wildlife sightings but also for its conservation success story. Established through the groundbreaking Operation Phoenix, thousands of animals were reintroduced into the area, transforming former farmland into a thriving wildlife sanctuary. Today, the reserve is home to an abundance of species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, as well as the endangered African wild dog - one of Madikwe’s most celebrated highlights.

The reserve’s exclusive-use model ensures a more private and uncrowded safari experience compared to many other game reserves in South Africa. With no day visitors allowed, guests can enjoy intimate game drives, guided bush walks, and uninterrupted sightings in a truly tranquil setting.

Madikwe is also known for its wide range of luxury lodges, offering everything from family-friendly retreats to ultra-exclusive private villas. Whether travelling as a couple, family, or small group, visitors can expect exceptional hospitality, expert guiding, and tailor-made safari experiences.

Easily accessible by road or a short flight from Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve is the ideal choice for those seeking a high-quality, malaria-free safari combined with outstanding wildlife, privacy, and luxury.