Family fun for everyone at Jembisa by Nick van der Leek
Jembisa calls itself an ‘African Bush Home’, not a lodge, or a camp, and that is exactly what it is. The name is a mishmash of the initials of the owner’s 4 children: Josh, Emily, Biba and Sam. If you’re looking to take your family and especially young children into the bush, Jembisa, 3 hours from Johannesburg, in a malaria-free part of Limpopo, is ideal.
Families can hire out the entire premises, 3000 hectares of the Waterberg’s deep blue hues, yours for a weekend or more. Jembisa emphasizes family and kids-focused activities more than most reserves. There’s tennis and table tennis, trampolining, expansive lawns ideal soccer, an open lounge and DSTV equipped living room.
Parents in dire need of me-time can indulge the kids with a range of activities tailor made to keep busy bodies occupied. There are bug walks, camp-outs, even rhino tracking. For tinier tots a well stocked playroom [plus babysitter] is available beside a just-for-kids bunkroom.
Your guide, Stephen, and his sidekick Toffee, a feisty Jack Russell, are available for game drives – crossing the Palala River is a highlight. Two of the big 5 can be found on the reserve; for a Big 5 experience 1 hour transfers are available. With the kids preoccupied, sneak back to one of the five luxurious en-suite bedrooms for some R&R or swing in the hammock beside the heated pool.
The schedule at many private game reserves is often strictly adhered to; at Jembisa you can tailor your activities to your own needs. Self-catering units are also available for budget travelers. In sum, Jembisa offers family fun for everyone.
Jembisa: S23 degrees 57.596 – E28 degrees 23.029
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