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Umlani Bushcamp

–Excellent location - show map
+48 photos
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Umlani Bushcamp is a classic African safari camp in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park. Game drives, bush walks and meals are included in the rate. Guests sleep in traditional African reed and thatch huts created using local Shangaan tribal architecture. Umlani Bushcamp’s huts offers an en suite bathroom with open-air shower, mosquito netting over each bed and crisp white linens. Candle lanterns are used for evening light. Umlani’s rangers take guests on daily game drives in open Land Rovers. Guests can also enjoy guided bush walks with Umlani’s experience trackers. Pre-dinner drinks are offered each evening around the fire in the traditional boma. Dinner is then served in the candlelit dining room, or out in the open riverbed on a table surrounded by lanterns. Nelspruit Airport is a 2.5 hours’ drive from Umlani Bushcamp.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alexandra
Germany Germany
“food is okay. pool is nice. game drives are okay. beds are comfy. tracker and guide are nice people. lodge manager is nice. the highlight i would say is their tree house, which is really cute. also we had good lion sightings. timbavati is open to...”
Inge
South Africa South Africa
“A very nice Camp with a personal touch. Good Game drives with interesting sightings of animals.”
Klaus
Germany Germany
“- to be very close to the animals; we watched 15 lions including their babies eating two buffalos from a distance of less than 10m - awesome - highly motivated staff and guides - familar atmosphere - live in harmony with the nature”
Allison
Australia Australia
“Umlani means place of rest. It was peaceful, the team were fabulous, food was great, facilities fantastic. We saw so many amazing animals and got to sit silently alongside them. We learnt so much from the guides about the interplay between the...”
Becky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All staff were super friendly, and the camp was run like clockwork. Our guide Elvis was fantastic and had a brilliant sense of humour. Whilst they can’t guarantee which animals you will see, they managed to spot everything we wanted to see! The...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved Umlani - brilliant staff, amazing location and a relaxed atmosphere.”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything surpassed all expectations, our welcome, care from the staff, quality and variety of food, comfort of huts, amazing safaris.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a fantastic two nights at Umlani Camp. Everything was fantastic. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. The food was amazing. We did four Jeep drives and saw all the animals we had hoped to see. We also did a bush walk, which was...”
Lee
Australia Australia
“Wow what an awesome family feel to this place. The food was excellent, the staff were amazing and the animals on safari were just excellent. You can watch elephants whilst in pool. Loved the afternoon at the treehouse. Loved EVERYTHING about our...”
Nisha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful, authentic bush stay. The staff are amazing, as is the food. I loved how they had enough food for all but not excessive to avoid wastage. A real thought to eco living and sustainability. The game drives were amazing - a huge thanks...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Umlani Bushcamp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.