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Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Economy Double Room (Hut 6 - Eco Hut ) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 7985
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Orpen Gate
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 58 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 37 min drive

About this property

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge

Family-friendly 3-star lodge with free breakfast
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 center 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 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 is 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 bottled water and portable fans. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

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

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 elevator (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
  • 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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 organization.

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

How close is Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge to the airport?

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge is 18.5 mi (37-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge on Jun 16, 2025 start from $632.24, excluding 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 an airport shuttle?

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge offer free breakfast?

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge have a pool?

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

Umlani Bushcamp - Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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