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Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

3.0 star property
This eco-friendly riverside retreat offers travelers a perfect mix of poolside relaxation and thrilling wildlife encounters.

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Located by the river, Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a breakfast buffet, game viewing, and wildlife spotting. Unwind on the sun-drenched pool deck or explore nature in the garden. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

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Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 7985

What's nearby

  • A leopard enjoying sunset #safari #leopard #bigcats #kruger #southafrica
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    44 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    50 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village
    61 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    131 min drive

About this property

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

Family-friendly lodge by the river
At Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Umlani Bushcamp, offers lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and childcare services

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this family-friendly lodge is steps from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Selati Nature Reserve. Kapama Private Nature Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Berit

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

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

Verified traveller

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