Location:- Jembisa is a bush home situated in it's own private game reserve, the Palala River Reserve, named after the river that runs through it. Jembisa offers you 3 fully equipped self-catering lodges in a beautiful, unspoilt wild setting, with a diversity of game including rhino, leopard, hippo and crocodile. Jembisa is only three hours north of Johannesburg. The lodges are all secluded, private and fully equipped.

At a glance:

• Accommodation - Capacity - 21 guests
• 5 farmhouse cottages
• Self catering units that are all equipped with crockery, cutlery, 2 ring stove, microwave, kettle and toaster.
• Swimming pool
• Mountain biking
• Game drives
• 24 hour electricity
• Malaria free destination
• A true african safari

Accommodation:- River Cottage, is an isolated cottage set in a beautiful spot, often visited by our resident rhino, and is right next to the Palala river. Perfect for a couple, the cottage sleeps two people (fixed double bed) with mosquito netting. It has a bathroom with bath and shower, lounge with fireplace and fully kitted kitchen. Towels and firewood are provided.

Podica Rondavels are fully equipped, en-suite thatched Rondavels sleeping 4, 4 and 2 nestled in the riverine bush on the banks of the Palala river. Relax in a hammock, walk, enjoy game viewing or watching the abundant bird life and cool off under your private bush shower. Swimming pool and braai area.

Kingfisher Cottage sleeps a maximum of 10 people in 3 twin rooms and 2 double rooms. Ideal for small groups or families. Sit on the veranda with wide views across the Palala river to the far hills. The cottage has a comfortable living area with a fireplace place and dining table. There is also a swimming pool for your enjoyment, a braai and it is fully serviced.

Activities:- Activities on the farm include: game viewing on foot or from your car (4x4), safari walks along the 7km stretch of river, hiking and mountain biking, fabulous bird life and fishing.

Wildlife:- The 75 mammal species include Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Eland, Blesbok, Impala and Red Hartebeest. African python and the Nile crocodile are also resident, and it is a birdwatchers’ paradise with more than 300 bird species.

Access:- The Waterberg Mountain area is part of the Bushveld district of the Limpopo Province, a two and a half hour drive north from Johannesburg on the N1.

Child Policy:- Children of all ages are extremely welcome at Jembisa. Having been a family home Jembisa is ideally suited to families with children.

There is much for children to do at Jembisa and activities can be tailor-made to suit them.These can include guided bush walks, instruction on tracking and bush lore, bug walks, slide shows and bush games. There are also children's books, games and wildlife videos available and a free babysitting service. Children's separate mealtimes can be arranged if you choose.

Power supply:- There is 24 hour electricity to all rooms.