This thoughtfully crafted eco-lodge is entirely off the grid and far from crowded tourist paths, providing exclusive and exhilarating wildlife experiences, gourmet dining, and an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature within one of Africa's most pristine and celebrated wilderness areas.
Children of all ages are welcome at Umlani Bush Camp
Umlani offers a tranquil escape with a gift shop, award-winning dining in a traditional boma, babysitting and laundry services, airport transfers, a swimming pool, and a bush bar overlooking a waterhole. For a unique experience, enjoy a bush sleepout in the exclusive treehouse just 1.5 km from camp.
Double Huts
The four double huts feature double beds, en-suite bathrooms with open-air bush showers, mosquito nets, fresh linens, and bottled water. Each hut accommodates two guests.
Family Huts
There are four family huts, with options for up to four guests. They include en-suite facilities, open-air bush showers, mosquito nets, fresh linens, and bottled water.
Eco Hut
The Eco Hut is designed for thermal comfort, with an outdoor shower and added luxuries, offering a "close to nature" experience for two guests.
Umlani is known for its expert rangers and trackers, who will not only help you spot wildlife but also introduce you to the region's rich flora, fauna, birdlife, and cultural history.
Game Drives: Enjoy two daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, one at dawn and another in the afternoon, with optional morning bush walks.
Daytime Activities: Take guided walks, relax in hammocks by the pool, or unwind at the bush bar with views of the riverbed and waterhole. For tranquility, visit the exclusive treehouse 2.5 km from camp, overlooking a dam.
Evening Experiences: Start with drinks around the fire in the boma, followed by a candlelit dinner in the dining room or an outdoor meal in the riverbed, surrounded by flares and cauldron fires.
Time is luxury. We streamline your choices for the perfect safari.
✅ Free travel insurance before 30 Sep 2025
✅ An expert will reach out to you within 24 hours
✅ SAFARI.COM voted Africa's Leading Safari Company in the World Travel Awards 2024 + 2025
✅ Same price as booking direct, with expert care included
✅ With you before, during and after your safari
✅ We handle it all. Flights, transfers, lodging & activities
September 12, 2025
Review
Following my website enquiry, the entire booking process was through an exchange of emails with Izanne Meyer. It was straightforward from start to finish - two weeks in all.
September 4, 2025
I always got a timely response
I always got a timely response as well as answers to my many questions. Izanne had good suggestions as well.
August 28, 2025
Izanne was amazing she was so helpful
Izanne was amazing she was so helpful, patient and responsive. I’m so grateful she helped us book our honeymoon. Can’t wait to be there
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