Jackalberry Tented Camp

As soon as we walked into our 'tent' this felt like coming home. Jackalberry and Nkasa Rupara provided exactly the 'safari' experience we were looking for - especially after the sometimes busy and much more developed tourist-filled hot-spots of Etosha. ||We were the only people staying at Jackalberry for the three nights we were there. From experience elsewhere, I know this can sometimes be awkward! However, Petroh and her team handled it beautifully; friendly, helpful, but understated. ||We thought the accommodation was excellent; the service was excellent (thank you Owen), the food was excellent (Too much! but the the number of courses was mercifully reduced on request!), and the outlook from the lodge is great. Perhaps some people are less lucky with wildlife sightings than we were, but our guide (Justin) found us lions every day, and even managed to seek out a Sitatunga for me! ||Jackalberry was in every way exactly what we wanted, and I don't think I have a single negative to report.||[My apologies for spelling anyone's name wrong!]

We stayed in the lodge for three nights and were the only guests. The whole staff organized a very pleasant stay for us. Great meals and great activities. Lots of animals around. Watched the elephant tracks daily, in groups of 50-80. It’s not cheap but worth it.

We had the most exclusive, unbelievable experience on our one day and one night at Jackalberry Tented Camp - we were fortunate to be the only guests at the lodge and had the afternoon sat on the deck watching the world of wildlife pass by- the staff were incredibly attentive yet not overly so and left us to enjoy the lodge in privacy- the food was 'up a level' from any of the food we had tasted on the three week trip through Namibia with lamb shanks prepared in a tint bush kitchen- phenomenal. Our guide Justin was knowledgeable and experienced and a very good host too. The experience of being right in the bush with no fences allowed us to experience nature close up and the lions roaring meters outside camp was a bonus- this is truly one of those few places left in Africa where you get close up and wild with nature- definitely return for a few nights soon. overnight was not long enough!||

The nature did not disappoint despite it being the dry season. The guides, Westie and Derek did an excellent job. In general it must be said that the staff were very friendly. ||HOWEVER, the lodge experience was certainly not what we expected, especially given their reputation and the cost.|The food offered was absolutely mediocre. We had much better food in much cheaper options like Halali Camp in Etosha which is not a private sector operation! All credit to the poor chef who tried to present something attractive. However, there is no excuse for stale bread sticks, stale muesli, etc. The first evening’s beef stew was inedible, so tough! Our last evening saw the worst sirloin steak I have ever been served???|Our sleeping quarters could not be locked from the inside.???Those of our companions could not be locked from the outside???|Local management apologised that service, etc might not be up to usual standard as we were staying over the weekend and half the staff were away?? |Our trip included more than ten lodges. The Jackalberry experience was the second worst, only beaten by Ngepi Lodge😩😩

Wonderfully comfortable and lovely luxury tented accommodation in the Caprivi Strip. Staff gave very good service! It is very dry following the drought so don't expect water views or loads of game. Our boat trip was an absolute highlight. Don't expect gourmet meals - this is in the middle of the bush and logistics must be a nightmare. Thanks to Sabrina, Westie, Chef, Owen and Collins for your friendly professionalism. A great stay!

Understanding that the region is in the grips of the worst drought in living memory and that therefore the Linyanti River and surrounding flood plain were not as normal we were still very impressed with this National Park. The camp is the perfect size as far as we are concerned, 4 client tents means a max of 8 guests. The tents are well appointed, bed was really comfortable with great linen and towels. The shower was superb. I went on a game drive with Derek and we found a pride of lions (after hearing them calling all night) in short order and then lots of other species, including lechwe, impala, warthog, reedbuck, kudu, wildebeest. I did see lots of leopard spoor and we were unlucky not to see one. In the afternoon we went on a boat cruise down the Linyanti and saw great numbers of birds, hippo and crocs as well as elephant feeding in the papyrus swamp. I have been a professional safari guide for over 30 years and would highly recommend this camp for a short duration stay 2-3 nights in the winter May- Sep months.

Beautiful and charming place, unique in its design! Immersed in an unparalleled environment. I just have lovely things to say, the staff was very professional and friendly, the food was good and abundant, the kindness of Simone was 20/10, always ready to help and make you feel at home. We dream to be back soon.

A lovely place in the park. Tents are so comfortable and has everything you need. The staff was very friendly and helpful. In the night you hear animals roaming around your tent, lovely! We went July and the road there was very good.