Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Property grounds
Ecotours
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Economy Double Room (Hut 6 - Eco Hut )
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$1,175
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 7985
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    48 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    37 min drive

Room options

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Timbavati Game Reserve

A family-friendly stay in Timbavati Game Reserve awaits you at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge. Within steps you'll find Greater Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Highlights at this eco-friendly lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .Umlani Bushcamp is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to ecotours and a safari. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Timbavati Game Reserve lodge, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Selati Nature Reserve and 36.2 km (22.5 mi) from Kapama Private Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 48 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 74 min drive
  • Orpen Gate - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 37 min drive

About this property

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

Riverfront lodge with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Timbavati Game Reserve lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and portable fans. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Umlani Bushcamp

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 328 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Umlani Bushcamp Hoedspruit
Umlani Bushcamp Lodge Hoedspruit
Umlani Bushcamp
Umlani Bushcamp Lodge
Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Lodge
Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Bushbuckridge
Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Lodge Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Yep, Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge on 22 Jan 2025 start from AU$1,119.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge have a pool?

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge.

Is Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to go back!!
Me and my boyfriend had an incredible time at Umlani Bushcamp. The guests, staff, ranger, tracker, hosts and everyone else involved was really nice, and there was such a welcoming atmosphere. We saw a lot of incredible wildlife, and it was a trip I will fondly remember. The drives are comfortable and exciting. We stayed for two nights, and my only regret is not staying longer. 3-4 nights would have been perfect. We loved the fact there was a rustic feel to the place without the readily available WiFi and elextricity in the lodges, although there were spaces where one could charge phones and access the internet. The communal dinners with other guests and staff gave a great community feel. We stayed in the treehouse one night, where you really feel like you are in the middle of nature away from civilisation. The beautiful sunrise I will not forget. It was a little bit scary at first however, so would not recommend to do this alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

José Jorge

Custo benefício desproporcional
As acomodações são confortáveis em relação à área onde o hotel está situado, porém o custo não guarda correspondência com as condições oferecidas. Além disso, somente na saída nos foi informado que teríamos que pagar pela manutenção da via de acesso ao hotel.

10/10 Excellent

sophie, paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super réserve pour les big five
huttes sans électricité mais tout confort. Repas excellent. Rangers au top.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Berit, Stavanger,Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
African autentic lodge with excellent service.
Umlani is a fantastic, autentic African lodge with excellent service and nice food. All drinks included and safaris two times daily included. The staff was professional and service minded. I loved my stay and will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort