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Restaurants

Umlani Bushcamp

Cuisine at the lodge is made using exclusively local produce, in the interests of supporting the local community and it is generally organically grown.  As such, the meals comprise a deliciously fresh menu, with the team in the kitchen doing their utmost to produce exciting, tasty dishes – and, typical of lodges – in great abundance.  

Meals are enjoyed either in the outdoor boma, the dining room or occasionally on a dry riverbed nearby.

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Game Viewing
  • Early morning game drive
  • Late afternoon safari
  • Bush walk
  • Bird watching.
Nearby Activites
  • Microlight flights
  • Hot-air balloon safari
  • Elephant back safaris
  • Horseback riding
  • Golf
Nearby Attractions
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
  • TSAU White Lion Research & Heritage Centre
  • Ringetani Acornhoek Village Tour.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times
  • Check in: 14:00
  • Check out: 10:00
General Services
  • Airport transfers
  • Babysitting
  • Basic first aid assistance
  • Braai & Barbeque
  • Housekeeping service
  • Internet connection
  • Laundry services
  • Safari drives
  • Wake-up call
  • Walking safaris
Malaria Status and Animals
  • As there are free-roaming wild animals in the area, guests are advised to take appropriate precautions and adhere to all safety instructions issued by staff.

Children Policy
    • All children are welcome.
    • Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib.
    • One child from 3 to 12 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.
    • The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.
    • Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    • Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pet Policy
  • No pets allowed.

Available Rooms

Triple Hut

# Rooms:
9

Accommodation is provided in 8 traditional thatch & reed huts. Each hut is discreetly located for privacy and has a verandah overlooking a view of the surrounding bush or riverbed. The rooms are spacious and appointed with the necessities for a comfortable getaway.

Hut features include:

  • En-suite bathroom with open-air shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Insect repellant.

Double Huts

# Rooms:
9

Accommodation is provided in 8 traditional thatch & reed huts. Each hut is discreetly located for privacy and has a verandah overlooking a view of the surrounding bush or riverbed. The rooms are spacious and appointed with the necessities for a comfortable getaway.

Hut features include:

  • En-suite bathroom with open-air shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Insect repellant.

Family Huts

# Rooms:
9

Accommodation is provided in 8 traditional thatch & reed huts. Each hut is discreetly located for privacy and has a verandah overlooking a view of the surrounding bush or riverbed. The rooms are spacious and appointed with the necessities for a comfortable getaway.

Hut features include:

  • En-suite bathroom with open-air shower
  • Mosquito nets
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Insect repellant.

Hut 6 - Eco Hut

# Rooms:
1

The eco huts have been built to feature the best thermal storage qualities, making it nice and warm inside when during cold days and making it cooler inside when it is hot outside.  This close to nature sleeping experience is enhanced by an outdoor shower with bathroom.

Hut 7 - Eco Hut

# Rooms:
1

The eco hut can accommodate two guests sharing.  Built with natural materials, the eco hut has been built to feature the best thermal storage qualities, making it nice and warm inside when during cold days and making it cooler inside when it is hot outside.

 

GPS Co-Ordinates

Latitude: -24.332748

Longitude: 31.307495

Directions

Directions from Johannesburg to Umlani Bush Camp:

Get onto the N4 towards Witbank (Emalahleni) - N4 highway is also the highway/main road to Nelspruit (Mbombela) & Maputu Toll Road
Take left off ramp to Belfast
Pass through the small town of Belfast and follow road signs turning right onto the R540 to Dullstroom
Follow the signs on R540 to Lydenburg/Mashishing
At the T-junction, outside Lydenburg/Mashishing turn left
Pass through the town of Lydenburg/Mashishing and follow the road signs, turning left, onto the R36 towards Ohrigstad
Pass through the town of Ohrigstad, still on the R36
Continue on the R36 towards the Strydom Tunnel
Pass through the mountainous region and the Strydom Tunnel - this road will lead you into Hoedspruit
Pass through the small town of Hoedspruit and at the 2nd four way stop turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie and Acornhoek
Leave the town of Hoedspruit and after 6km turn left onto the Timbavati Road (lots of Game Lodge Signs) and Eastgate/Hoedspruit airport sign.
Travel for 17,8km along the Timbavati Road until you reach the Timbavati Gate You will pass the Eastgate/ Hoedspruit Airport on your left hand side
On arrival at the Timbavati Gate please pay R140 for issue of permit p/vehicle.
Once through the Timbavati gate continue along the tar road for 13,7 kms
First plate shows 4.8km straight
600 meters further you will find another road marker showing Umlani right, 4.2km.
Here you will also notice a prominent tree with three nests right at the turn off.
On the left hand side of the road you will see a round cement road maker with lodge names on it. Turn right directly opposite onto a dirt road.
Follow the small wooden signs UMLANI
Please be on the look-out when you go through a dip/dry riverbed for the Umlani wooden sign that directs you to turn right to camp.
There are 3 wooden signs in total.



Direction from the Timbavati Gate to Umlani:

On arrival at the Timbavati Gate please pay R140 for issue of permit p/vehicle.
Once through the Timbavati gate continue along the tar road for 13,7 kms
First plate shows 4.8km straight
600 meters further you will find another road marker showing Umlani right, 4.2km.
Here you will also notice a prominent tree with three nests right at the turn off.
On the left hand side of the road you will see a round cement road maker with lodge names on it. Turn right directly opposite onto a dirt road.
Follow the small wooden signs "UMLANI"
Please be on the look-out when you go through a dip/dry riverbed for the Umlani wooden sign that directs you to turn right to camp.
There are 3 wooden signs in total.

Parking

Free parking available onsite, no reservation required.

Star Rating

3 Star