Jembisa - A Family Safari Limpopo

Jembisa is an idyllic country house safari lodge within its own private game reserve at the heart of the beautiful Waterberg Plateau in the northern Limpopo Province of South Africa. An exclusive booking policy means that guests have the lodge and reserve entirely to themselves. Children of all ages are welcome and it has proven to be an exceptional family safari destination.

Whether guests wish to relax in style or be more active, there are a host of options available at Jembisa.

• swim or relax by the natural saltwater pool
• play a game of tennis on the floodlit court
• for extra relaxation opt for a massage either in the privacy of their bedroom - or on the secluded deck overlooking the river
• game drives are in 4x4 open Land Rovers with highly trained and experienced rangers
• night drives provide the opportunity of seeing the nocturnal animals such as leopard, brown hyena, aardvark, civets and porcupines
• bush walks are always fascinating and guests may experience the thrill of walking with rhino
• visit Bushman Paintings and archaeological sites, the reserve has been home to many people over time and there are Stone Age, early and late Iron Age sites and bushman paintings
• there is an option of camping out for a night under canvas, getting closer to nature and waking with the African dawn

The best way to experience the beauty and wonders of the wildlife and flora of the African bush is on foot with knowledgeable safari guides. Jembisa offers this opportunity to families. Walks are flexible depending on the age, ability and interests of the group and may include nights around the camp fire and even sleeping under the stars! For details please browse our 'more information' section below.

Contact The Independendant Traveller for bookings using the Quick Enquiry Form below!

Jembisa is extremely popular with small groups traveling together, safari weddings and tutored painting safaris. All guests are looked after extremely attentively by the staff. The senior managers are Neil and Natasha Whyte. Neil is also an expert ornithologist. Above all else though Jembisa is famous for its amazing safari walks available for the whole family to join in;

• 1-3 day walking safaris available
• walks are flexible
• variety of terrain; open savannah, riverine, forest, cliffs and gorges, Mopane woodland
• optional fly camps, camp beds, bucket bush shower, campfire dining
• children 9 years and above
• non walkers can join walkers at particular points
• what to bring: suitable footware, sunhats, sunblock, cotton trousers, binoculars and cameras

Some additional activities in and around Jembisa Lodge:

• horse riding for the novice to the experienced rider
• elephant-back safaris
• visit the Rhino and Waterberg cultural museum where guests can hand-feed an orphan rhino
• excursions to Big 5 Reserves
• visit local African art and curio shops
• take scenic helicopter flights
• transfers can be arranged by air or road.

More about Jembisa Lodge the family home:

Built originally as a family home, Jembisa has a wonderful atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. The lodge is built from local stone and thatch with large, spacious rooms decorated with natural materials in an Afro-colonial style. There are:

• 5 luxury en-suite bedrooms
• 3 with private balconies and a single / children’s bunk room.

Jembisa benefits from some extras not usually found at safari lodges:

• library
• reading room
• games room
• tennis court

Arrangements are flexible to suit each party’s needs. Bunk beds and cots for children are available. All bathrooms have both a shower and a bath. Contact The Independendant Traveller for bookings using the Quick Enquiry Form below!