Lodge
Umlani Bush Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Umlani Bush Camp.
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.
Highlights
- Close-up and exhilarating wildlife experiences
- Critically acclaimed cuisine
- Unspoilt wilderness reserves
You Should Know
Children of all ages are welcome at Umlani Bush Camp
The Detail
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.
Accommodation
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 Activities
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.
Price Include
- Accommodation
- Three meals & all local brand drinks per day
- Two game drives, optional bush walks
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night, in USD. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Umlani Bush Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Festive
16 Dec 2025 – 15 Dec 2026
Full Board - Three meals per day, two game drives daily, optional bush walks and all local brand drinks
Special offer
US$7,470
Normally US$7,760
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Speak to a safari specialist
Plan Your Dream Safari.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.