Umlani Bush Camp
Umlani Bush Camp accommodates guests in traditional African reed and thatch huts as well as an Eco Rondavel, all naturally blending with the environment and providing modern comforts. All the accommodation options have comfortable beds, crisp white linen, soft towels, mosquito netting, insect repellent and en-suite open-air bush showers as well as standard bathroom amenities. They also offer complimentary bottled water, although the tap water is perfectly safe to drink. The rest of the camp offers a gift shop for souvenirs and a traditional African boma/dining room serving award winning meals, a pristine pool to cool you down on hot days, a bush bar and deck overlooking the nearby waterhole and an exclusive tree house 1.5 kms away from the camp for bush sleepouts.
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Facilities
- 24-hour Security
- Bar
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure Parking
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Balcony / Deck
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Bath
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En-Suite
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Fan
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Lounge Area
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Mosquito Nets
- Shower
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Tea / Coffee
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Verandah
Itinerary
Arrival Day
- Check into Umlani Bush Camp (check in time is from 14:00pm)
- Afternoon guided open vehicle safari drive
- Dinner
Days on safari
- Morning guided open vehicle safari drive
- Breakfast
- Optional activities*
- Light Lunch
- Afternoon guided open vehicle safari drive
- Dinner
Departure day
- Morning guided open vehicle safari drive
- Breakfast
- Depart from the Lodge (check out time is up to 10:30am)
*Optional Activities – additional charges apply
- Guided bush Walk
What's Included
- Accommodation
- 3 meals per day
- 2 x game drives
- Optional bush walks
- All local brand drinks
What's Excluded
- All transfers / Flights to the Lodge
- Vehicle permit – Payable at the Timbavati Gate, per vehicle R 190.00 subject to change
- Conservation Levy Adults R 424.00 pp/night w.e.f 1 Jan 2024
- Under 12’s R 212.00 pp/night w.e.f 1 Jan 2024
FAQs
Where is Umlani Bushcamp located?
Umlani Bushcamp is located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park in Limpopo, South Africa. Its unfenced boundaries allow wildlife to roam freely between Timbavati and Kruger.
What type of accommodation does Umlani Bushcamp offer?
The camp offers traditional African reed and thatch huts designed in rustic style, providing comfortable en-suite facilities, mosquito nets, and private patios. The lodge emphasizes an authentic, eco-friendly safari experience.
What wildlife can I expect to see at Umlani Bushcamp?
Guests regularly encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wild dog, hyena, and many antelope species. The Timbavati is especially renowned for frequent leopard sightings.
What activities are included in a stay at Umlani Bushcamp?
The stay includes early morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles with experienced rangers and trackers, optional guided bush walks, and birdwatching. Evenings can be enjoyed around the campfire under the stars.
When is the best time to visit Umlani Bushcamp?
The dry winter months (May–September) are ideal for concentrated wildlife viewing, while the summer months (October–April) bring lush scenery, migratory birds, and newborn animals, though with hotter and wetter conditions.
