soulful safari lodge in the South African Big 5 wilderness

Villa Zindoga is the soulful safari lodge in the South African Big 5 wilderness where guests can connect with diverse nature, abundant bird species and wildlife and the elephant herd rescued nearly twenty years ago. Set within a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Park, Zindoga, part of the Jabulani Safari, is a place to reset, to feel alive and soothed by spending time dining, resting, and being present in the bushveld.
Learn about our inspiring journey with the elephants and the orphans integrated into their herd, and listen to our devoted elephant carers sharing insightful stories of their journey. Enjoy game drives and bush walks and embrace a unique opportunity to observe the herd on their swims or dam drinks, or as they forage together as one family.
You soon realize that you are part of something much greater while here… An unforgettable experience that will let you travel deeper and make a lasting impact.

Bedrooms

Room 1
Room, 1st floor. The bedroom has 3 Beds including 1 double bed, 1 baby bed, 1 sofa bed. Bathroom private, with 2 washbasins, bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, sofa, living area, minibar, safe, dressing room, private balcony.

Room 2
Room, 1st floor. The bedroom has 3 Beds including 1 double bed, 1 baby bed, 1 sofa bed. Bathroom private, with 2 washbasins, bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, sofa, living area, minibar, safe, dressing room, private balcony.

Room 3
Room, 1st floor. This bedroom has 1 twin beds configurable as a double bed. Bathroom private, with bathtub, shower. This bedroom includes also air conditioning, dressing room.

Indoors

– Exclusive private villa experience, with private chef, butler, and ranger
– Two luxury suites with private pools and decks, and one additional room ideal for children or adults (twin-sharing)
– All suites have en-suite bathrooms
– Expansive lounge, dining-room and outside deck in the shared area
– Villa Rate includes 4 adults and 2 children. Supplement applies for a maximum addition of 2 persons (50% of per person sharing rate)
– Private game-viewing vehicle
– Children of all ages are welcome
– Activity programmed for children included
– Soulful elephant experiences, including meeting our herd ambassadors, and observing the rest of the herd in their natural environment, foraging in the bush, walking through the reserve or swimming at the waterhole
– Game drives (day and night) and bush walks on Kapama Big 5 Reserve. Maximum 4-6 guests per vehicle
– Optional extras include scenic and exhilarating helicopter tours of Blyde River Canyon, golf, hot air ballooning, relaxing spa treatments.

Outdoors

– Intimate and privately-owned lodge
– Tailor-made itineraries for every Jabulani guest Insightful and respectable elephant experiences
– Game drives can be enjoyed any time of day or night, as per our guests’ preferred times Excellent Big-Five game viewing
– Maximum 4-6 guests per game drive
– Sensational Culinary Dining experience with flexible meal times Easy access from Hoedspruit Airport
– Complimentary return game drive transfers from HDS Airport Exceptional photographic opportunities with the Jabulani herd
– A percentage of your nightly rate goes towards the care of the herd and towards the operational costs of HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development).