YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Oct 5, 2024 Gerald E Norwich UK
My wife and I stayed at 3 different lodges during our 9 nights safari holiday. We chose to stay at Jocks for 4 nights and end our holiday at Jocks because we were confident that Jocks would provide all that we required during the final days. We were right to do so…. Jocks do not disappoint. Jocks has been the ONLY lodge that we have ever returned…
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My wife and I stayed at 3 different lodges during our 9 nights safari holiday. We chose to stay at Jocks for 4 nights and end our holiday at Jocks because we were confident that Jocks would provide all that we required during the final days. We were right to do so…. Jocks do not disappoint. Jocks has been the ONLY lodge that we have ever returned to having previously had 7 safari holidays visiting many different lodges and camps situated within 4 different countries in Africa. The lodge is looking a TINY bit tired in places and could do with a little TLC in VERY minor places like gate latches, tighten up wire fences, lick of wood finish here and there but these ARE minor issues. We would not class the lodge as high luxury but what it lacks in finesse is MORE than made up for in rustic charm. The lodge has the added advantage of being very secure. You do NOT require escorting to your rooms when it is dark and you are always free to wander the very attractive grounds at any time of day in perfect safety. The fencing is not ‘in your face’….in fact it can only be seen from the far edges of the enclosure of each ‘hut or if you bother to walk along the extremes of the property…which is highly unlikely. Service and food is excellent. Each property has a private plunge pool and an interior and exterior shower with the addition of a deep bath tub outside. All is VERY private. In addition, each property has an outside ‘hut’ in which you can opt to sleep SAFELY at night. My wife and I did so this year and though the bed was not quite as comfortable as the bed inside the main ‘hut’ the experience IS highly recommended. To hear the sounds at night and to witness daybreak IS ‘special’ There are lights that enable viewing to some extent…I saw elephants directly by the hut and heard elephants, lions roaring, heard the dawn chorus, enjoyed a ‘dry’ thunder storm and more besides……all of that accompanied by the noises of my wife snoring!! VERY close sightings of elephants are frequent. Last year we saw a herd of over 40 elephants directly to the side and front of the main eating area…this year there were over 60. The lodge shouts charm. The basis of the camp is worth knowing as all of the staff get to share in the profits….and they all deserve to as each and every one contributes to the happy ‘feel’ of the place. All work very hard to ensure the happiness of the guests. It is the animal viewing that is of course the main attraction and Jocks will NOT disappoint. We were extremely lucky to have the same guide as we did last year…. Jacob. We refer to him as ‘telescope eyes’ because it TRULY is incredible what this man can spot and from what distance. Among his other talents is his ability to mimic the sounds of quite a few animals to which we have witnessed as close as you are likely to get of hearing a conversation between a human and a rhino!!!! His tracking skills are second to none as is his extensive knowledge of all wildlife in the region….and yes, he is also quite a witty chap!! Jacob obviously loves his work and his enthusiasm cannot fail to contribute to any safari experience. Animal sightings will NOT disappoint….. there is every chance that you would enjoy many ‘special’ moments. We have visited more luxurious lodges but Jocks is the ‘complete package. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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