Umlani Bushcamp

Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity. There are 8 traditional African reed and thatch huts each with its own en suite open-air bush showers fuelled by wood fires.

Area Info

Situated in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, Umlani Bushcamp offers an authentic wildlife experience in the Big Five territory. View lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in over 10 000 hectares (24 000 acres) of traversing area, also home to over 40 mammal species and 350 bird species.

Units and Rooms

Hut 1 Rhino - Eco Hut (Double)

Guests: 2

Built to enhance thermal storage qualities........ it is lovely and warm when cold outside and much cooler when hot outside This bungalow features a view, private entrance and patio.

Hut 2 Giraffe - Eco Hut Family

Guests: 4

Reed Hut: 1 x double bed 2 x single beds En suite open-air bush showers. Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance

Hut 3 Buffalo - Eco Hut family

Guests: 3

Reed Hut: 1 x double bed 2 x single beds En suite open-air bush shower. Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance

Hut 4 Impala - Reed Hut

Guests: 3

Reed Hut: 1 x double bed 1 x single beds En suite open-air bush shower. Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance

Hut 5 Elephant - Eco Hut

Guests: 4

Reed Hut: Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance. This bungalow features a view, private entrance and patio.

Hut 6 Wild Dog - Eco Hut (Double)

Guests: 2

Reed Hut: This bungalow features a view, private entrance and patio. Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance.

Hut 7 Lion - Eco Hut (Double)

Guests: 2

Built to enhance thermal storage qualities........ it is lovely and warm when cold outside and much cooler when hot outside

Hut 8 Leopard - Reed Hut (Double)

Guests: 2

Reed Hut: Reed Hut: 1 x double bed En suite open-air bush showers. Bathroom amenities, towels, linen, mosquito net, clothes rack and private entrance