Umlani Bushcamp, Kruger National Park

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Family Room

Max 4 Adults

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1 x double bed 2 x single beds En suite open-air bush showersPlease note: The rate quoted is only for 2 adultsThis room can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children / 4 people. Supplement charges for all additional adults / children / people are applicable and will be confirmed by the hotel/property on confirmation of the reservation

Double Room

Max 3 Adults

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. The double room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box along with a patio. The unit has 2 beds.

Eco Hut

Max 2 Adults

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The bungalow features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The bungalow provides a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a patio and outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.

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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 (Read More)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.

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Guest Ratings For This Property

9.6

Based on 105 Reviews

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Comfort

9.52

Cleanliness

9.67

Value For Money

9.43

Facilities

9.36

Guest Reviews

Connie

young couple

9.0

Superb

Accomodations are basic but the animal experience is top-notch

The location on the Timbavati reserve is really the highlight here. The rangers are able to drive off the roads and get close to the animals for some top notch game viewing. We spent a night in the treehouse which was an absolutely incredible experience.

Wifi is only available near the check-in desk, and even though it is spotty at best. We went in November and it was extremely hot (45C/110F), and it was difficult to sleep since there is no AC. We were under the impression that the camp overlooked a watering hole but this is not the case. The rooms are completely open to the outdoors so monkeys can be a nuisance but there were surprisingly few bugs in the room despite this. Overall, these issues are all acceptable as long as you are expecting a rustic accommodation.

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Jody

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Beautiful lodge with great staff, good food and excellent service. We loved Umlani!

Beautiful and very comfortable rooms and common spaces, great food, friendly staff. Loved everything about Umlani and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Really liked the social atmosphere and comraderieship built with other travellers as we safaried, ate and relaxed together. SUPERB!

Nothing. Umlani exceeded our expectations!

Published on 05 Dec 2023

Rossann

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

The most authentic way to experience the bush, a truly magical place

All of the staff, from reception to the chefs, the drivers and rangers were unbelievably friendly, knowledgeable and went out of their way to ensure wed an exceptional experience, including accommodating dietary needs. The bush walk and tree house stay were really special.

Published on 05 Nov 2023

Victoria

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Highly recommend.

Fantastic game viewing. Leopards up trees devouring prey. Many prides of lions. Rhino. Elephants. Zebras. Warthogs. Etc. Wonderful hospitality including lovely little touches like cold towels after game drives and beautifully decorated dinner tables in basic rustic setting. Kind staff. Great bed.

Everything was fabulous.

Published on 01 Oct 2023

James

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Bush paradise!

Umlani and its team are simply beautiful. From start to finish our family of four (2 adult kids aged 20 & 18) enjoyed every minute of our bush experience. We stayed three nights, and although it was sad to leave, this was about perfect for us. The camp is not luxury but is in keeping with its environment, including animals wandering through the camp, and guests are looked after fabulously by the friendly team. The outdoor shower, nice pressure and hot water, is great. Food and drink all really good. Limited Wi-Fi, but enough for messages. The tree house option was amazing. We did a daytime trip there and were fortunate to witness a group of 20+ elephants arriving and drinking, bathing and playing for almost an hour - wow, wow, wow!! The games drives (we did 5 during our stay) were brilliant, knowledgeable and fun drivers and spotters, and lucky to see the Big 5 plus much more. Finally we were fortunate to share our stay with some lovely people from all over the world and enjoyed the group firepit and dining time sharing of stories and experiences. Thank you Micaela, Thembi, Big A and all the Umlani family..we will definitely be back!

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Published on 04 Sep 2023