Places to stayTimbavati Game Reserve
Umlani Bushcamp
Lodg, 3-starEnkhulu Gate, Arygle Road, Timbavati Game Reserve, South AfricaShow on map
Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.6107Reviews- Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.7 out of 10, at Enkhulu Gate, Arygle Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Safari Experience in Timbavati Experience the essence of an African safari at Umlani Bushcamp, nestled in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Enjoy game drives and bush walks included in your stay, immersing yourself in the beauty of Greater Kruger National Park.
Authentic Accommodation Stay in traditional African reed and thatch huts, designed with local Shangaan tribal architecture. Each hut features an en suite bathroom with an open-air shower, cozy mosquito netting, and crisp white linens. Let candle lanterns illuminate your evenings, adding a touch of romance to your stay.
Bush Dining and Activities Indulge in pre-dinner drinks by the fire in the boma, followed by a candlelit dinner in the dining room or under the stars on the open riverbed. Join Umlani’s experienced rangers on exhilarating game drives in open Land Rovers or opt for guided bush walks to explore the wilderness up close.
Book now for an unforgettable safari adventure at Umlani Bushcamp.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Hiking
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 107 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.7
- Service10.0
- Location9.7
- Rooms9.7
- Amenities9.7
- Value9.7
- Food & drink9.7
Guests mention
Exceptional hospitalityIncredible wildlife sightings
FedericoItalyUnforgettable experience with unforgettable people
Literally surrounded by animals, both inside and outside the camp. One of the best experiences of my life. This is a stay that is well worth the money spent.
Nothing.
ianUnited Kingdomif you want a high quality but close to nature experience with exceptional game viewing Umlani is the place for you
In the bush. Close to nature excellent food
Nothing
RussellUnited KingdomThe game drives were amazing and our guide, Lucky, so informative.
The camp is a little more rustic than most, but this appeals to us - limited Wi-Fi meant we were actually communicating more.
Would have been nice to be…
AngelikaGermanyEin sehr schönes Camp - wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
Das Camp ist gut zu erreichen und wird liebevoll und familiär geführt. Timbi ist die Seele des Camps!
Die Game Drives mit Martin und Ifraim haben viel Spaß gemacht, waren sehr informativ und erfolgreich.
Das Essen…
AmandaUnited StatesAll the food was great. The staff were phenomenal and so friendly.
Driving on the bush road with a car that wasn’t raised.
CathrienNLFantastische plek voor Safari, relaxte sfeer, alles super goed verzorgd
Prachtige plek, super vriendelijk personeel, alles heel goed verzorgd, safari met zeer ervaren rangers, heel relaxte sfeer.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Enkhulu Gate, Arygle Road, Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa
Guests rate the location 9.7 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 1:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 12:00 PM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Umlani Bushcamp
What time is check-in and check-out at Umlani Bushcamp?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Umlani Bushcamp allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Umlani Bushcamp?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Umlani Bushcamp have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Umlani Bushcamp?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Umlani Bushcamp have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Umlani Bushcamp have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Umlani Bushcamp?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Umlani Bushcamp?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Umlani Bushcamp?
Enkhulu Gate, Arygle Road, Timbavati Game Reserve.
Other places we book in Timbavati Game Reserve
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
