Fitzpatrick’s Lodge is a must visit whilst on your safari in South Africa. It is part of Jock Safari Lodge it is the original Kruger safari legend and the first private concession granted within Kruger National Park. Decorated in the theme of the late 19th century, Fitzpatrick’s at Jock is one of those acclaimed Kruger National Park lodges that attracts families and small groups to its 6 000-ha concession. This is the ultimate private villa destination deep inside Kruger, the prefect exclusive escape for families and friends wanting a genuine private safari experience!
Fascinating antiques, old photographs, safari relics and ornate decorations remind the visitor about those gold rush days in Pilgrims Rest just outside the Park. Fitzpatrick’s is a little more intimate and warmer than Jock. Perfect for families its three lavish suites boast king size beds, en suite bathrooms with outside showers, air conditioning, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, fans and amazing game viewing decks. It’s spacious enough for two families or groups of friends – 6 adults and 4 children.
Kids can splash all day in the aqua rock pool between thrilling game drives to find the Big 5 and all the birds and trees that you can identify. At night, look out for anteaters, jackals, hyenas, lions hunting and leopards up a tree. Your private chef will cook up a storm according to what you love to eat and the lodge also features a TV, library, two lounges with fireplaces, free Wi-Fi and delightful art and opulent vintage décor.
Jump on board an early morning game drive vehicle to find animals grazing or hunting, swimming or drinking. On bush walks from Fitspatricks Lodge at Jock, get closer to the fauna and flora you see in books. Go for golfing at the nearby Leopard Creek golf course (additional cost), and spa treatments at the Pilgrims Rest Retreat located at Jock Safari Lodge are the way to go for pampering pleasure.
Fitzpatrick’s at Jock is ideally located between Skukuza and Malelane gates and your entire safari will take place within the Kruger National Park boundaries. Fitzpatrick’s is part of Jock Safari Lodge – a traditional homely safari lodge that still offers wholesome foods and excellent South African wines, lovely lounges in which to sip a night cap and the pool deck for hot sunny days.
A typical day at Fitzpatrick’s Lodge starts with an early morning wake up call to drink coffee and head off on your game drive, enjoying a coffee stop in the bush. Later, relax around the pool, go to the spa or go to play golf. Then get ready for the late afternoon dusk game drive with sundowners in against the backdrop of an African sunset. The grand finale is the delicious dinner around the fire, sharing stories and with friends and family.
Enjoy this exclusive use South African lodge for private parties and family. It’s the ultimate in experiencing the bushveld with a new slant on luxury accommodation and you get your own chef, butler and specialist tracker and private vehicles. Explore this astounding bushveld region, a 6 000-ha concession inside the Kruger National Park.
Your three bedrooms contain king size beds, deep baths and outside showers, mini bars, coffee machines and aircon too. Just sit back and get into the feeling of being pampered while game rangers show you how biodiversity works within Kruger National Park. Fitzpatricks is perfectly located on the Mitomeni (Shangaan for ‘Jackalberry Tree’) riverbed where game viewing is a constant given and the an unforgettable safari awaits you there!
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