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Jackalberry Ridge

Tented camp 4 stars in Marloth Park

3884 Olifants Drive, Marloth Park, 1320 Marloth Park, South Africa See on the map

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A tent at Jackalberry Ridge lit up at dusk, with its private pool, a fire burning in the fire pit and two chairs on the deck
A room under canvas, with a double bed, a ceiling fan and a glass door opening onto a thatched shelter
A bathroom with a bathtub, a round vessel sink and a round wood-framed mirror
The children's playground, with a wooden tower, a green slide and a swing, under the trees
A tent seen from its deck, glass doors open onto the bed, with green armchairs in front
Inside a tent, with a double bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table and a picture window
A tent among the trees, with its deck, its round pool and its barbecue fire pit
A private pool and a fire burning in the fire pit, in front of a canvas-roofed tent
A round pool in front of a thatched shelter, with a dining table and two striped loungers
An in-ground trampoline on artificial turf, in a wooden enclosure, with its rules sign
A pool with a rock waterfall, in front of the playground and a thatched shelter, backlit
The waterfall pool at Jackalberry Ridge under a blue sky, surrounded by benches and trees
9.5Booking.com141 reviews

About Jackalberry Ridge

Jackalberry Ridge is a group of luxury tents in Marloth Park, a village on the Crocodile River, across from the southern part of Kruger National Park. It is also known as Jackalberry Ridge by Dream Resorts. Each tent opens onto a sun terrace with a private pool. The property has a garden and a children's playground. Wi-Fi and private parking are free, and security is on duty around the clock.

Location

Jackalberry Ridge is in Marloth Park. The village runs along the Crocodile River, across from the southern part of Kruger National Park. As the crow flies, Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away, and Malelane Gate 30 km.

The nearest airport is Skukuza, 47 km away as the crow flies. Paul Kruger Gate is 51 km away. In the village, the Lionspruit game reserve is a few hundred meters from the property.

Rooms

The tent has a seating area with a sofa bed, a dining area and a private entrance. Depending on the tent, you have a kitchen or a kitchenette, with a stovetop, a microwave, a toaster, a fridge and a kettle. The private bathroom has a bathtub, a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. A safe, a fan and free Wi-Fi round out the amenities.

The property has family tents, and a ground-floor unit accessible by wheelchair, with grab bars and an emergency cord. It adds neither extra beds nor cribs. From age 12, a child pays the adult rate.

Dining

Here, you do your own cooking. The tent has everything you need to prepare meals, and outside, you have a barbecue, a dining area and a fireplace. The property also has a picnic area.

For a meal out, Marloth Park has several restaurants a few hundred meters away, as well as a café.

Leisure

Each tent has its own private pool, at the edge of the terrace. The property also has a shared outdoor pool, open all year, with a shallow area and toys for children. The property also has a garden and a playground, with outdoor games and board games.

At extra cost, you can go on walks or play mini-golf. Off the property, a golf course is less than 3 km away, and you can also go fishing.

Map and location

  • Crocodile Bridge Gate11 km
  • Malelane Gate30 km
  • Skukuza Rest Camp44 km
  • Skukuza Airport47 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger Gate)51 km
  • Numbi Gate63 km
  • Phabeni Gate65 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Parks and reserves nearby

In Marloth Park, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and kudus roam freely between the houses. The Marloth Park bush is rich in birdlife: keep binoculars within reach.

Kruger begins on the other side of the Crocodile River, and Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away as the crow flies. The south of the park is where lions, leopards and rhinos are seen most often. With your own car, you drive the park roads during gate opening hours.

Guest reviews

9.5out of 10
141 reviews
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.6
  • Facilities9.6
  • Location9.6
  • Staff9.7
  • Value for money9.4
  • Free Wi-Fi9.4

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackalberry Ridge inside Kruger National Park?

No. It is in Marloth Park, a village across from southern Kruger, on the other side of the Crocodile River. Crocodile Bridge Gate is 11 km away as the crow flies.

Can you go on safari from Jackalberry Ridge?

Yes, with your own car, through Crocodile Bridge Gate, during park opening hours. In Marloth Park itself, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and kudus roam between the houses.

Can you cook at Jackalberry Ridge?

Yes. Each tent has a kitchen or a kitchenette, with a stovetop, a microwave and a fridge. Outside, you have a barbecue and a dining area.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Jackalberry Ridge?

Check-in is from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and check-out from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The check-in window is short: allow extra time on the road.

Does Jackalberry Ridge welcome children?

Yes, all children are welcome, and a playground awaits them. From age 12, they pay the adult rate, and the property has neither extra beds nor cribs. The person checking in must be at least 18.

Is Jackalberry Ridge wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The property has a ground-floor unit, with a raised toilet, grab bars and an emergency cord in the bathroom. The parking is also accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Is parking free at Jackalberry Ridge?

Yes, the private parking is free, but only by reservation. Ask for your space when you book the tent.

Can you pay cash at Jackalberry Ridge?

Yes, the property accepts cash.

Our tip

Arrive before 4:30 p.m.: after that, the property no longer accepts arrivals. Do your grocery shopping before you come, since you cook in your tent. Also reserve your parking space, which is free but only by reservation.

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