“Very nice experience”

Excellent Game Driving with very experienced driver and tracker - we saw all big 5 and had ample time for fotos and just watching. And you roam the same areas as much mor expensive lodge competitors.

“Superb relaxed spot for a family safari - highly recommended”

Great location within Timbavati and proximity to Hoedspruit. Intimate camp, family feel, incredibly friendly staff. Great food and generous all inclusives. Access to the Big5 with the added benefit of Timbavati's rules on limited vehicles per sighting.

Breakfast is so good!

“Charming little camp ran by a wonderful family and lovely staff. It has everything you need for a great safari experienc”

Family run business and staff are really welcoming and friendly. Michaela is a fantastic, warm, friendly and passionate host who is very caring towards guests. Nice rustic feel to the camp and they have a tree house which you can stay in over night. Highly recommend you stay if you can. There’s no sun loungers, only deck chairs and hammocks and there’s a small pool that often gets animal visitors. Across the way there is a watering hole. Food was lovely and game drives were carried out by two knowledgeable members of staff. We always managed to see something and we always had a few laughs along the way. Few people on camp had returned and it was nice to be able to meet other families from around the world. I myself would return in the future. If you stay for quite a while then you could opt to do a bush walk but if you’re pushed for time just stick to the game drives.

“Fabulous”

From the moment you arrive at the property the hospitality was unparalleled. Plenty of small gestures to ensure guests are well looked after. Great meals and accomodation too. Our guide Elvis was amazing he ensured incredible sightings and was so knowledgeable with a great personality.

“A simply magical experience with a family atmosphere in a stunning setting.”

Umlani was the highlight of our entire visit to South Africa. Not only did it provide us with amazing opportunities to see the animals up close (lions within 10 feet on one drive!) the whole vibe of the camp is extraordinary - a real family atmosphere which welcomed us from the moment we arrived. The accomodation was fun....even the outdoor shower! Our room was attended to each time we went out on a game drive, so mosquito nets over the bed were all in place on our return from evening drives. The meals were all excellent - announced by the beat of a drum and a personal greeting from the chef. The bar terrace provided views of the reserve where animals often stopped by to graze. We also spent a few hours in the treehouse, which was a unique way to see elephants and buffalo visiting the adjacent water hole. The game drives were fantastic, made even better by our excellent ranger Moven and spotter Atril who were extremely knowledgable and great fun. On our last evening drive they got word of a leopard sighting (the only one of the Big Five we were yet to see) and they drove us for 40 minutes across the reserve in the hope that it was still there......and it was! We really can't speak highly enough of Umlani - it was an experience of a lifetime, never to be forgotten.

food is okay. pool is nice. game drives are okay. beds are comfy. tracker and guide are nice people. lodge manager is nice. the highlight i would say is their tree house, which is really cute. also we had good lion sightings. timbavati is open to krueger gladly and not fully fenced like kapama or korongwe.

A very nice Camp with a personal touch. Good Game drives with interesting sightings of animals.

- to be very close to the animals; we watched 15 lions including their babies eating two buffalos from a distance of less than 10m - awesome - highly motivated staff and guides - familar atmosphere - live in harmony with the nature

“An amazing experience. Beautiful people, animals and place.”

Umlani means place of rest. It was peaceful, the team were fabulous, food was great, facilities fantastic. We saw so many amazing animals and got to sit silently alongside them. We learnt so much from the guides about the interplay between the animals. So much to observe, learn and appreciate.

“Wonderful Camp and Staff in the Timbavati Reserve”

All staff were super friendly, and the camp was run like clockwork. Our guide Elvis was fantastic and had a brilliant sense of humour. Whilst they can’t guarantee which animals you will see, they managed to spot everything we wanted to see! The food was excellent, varied and the drinks are all inclusive. We found the stay to be very good value and thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon stay. Thankyou!

“Amazing return stay at Umlani”

We loved Umlani - brilliant staff, amazing location and a relaxed atmosphere.

“A truly outstanding, surreal experience.”

Everything surpassed all expectations, our welcome, care from the staff, quality and variety of food, comfort of huts, amazing safaris.

“Relaxing and special bushcamp, with great food.”

Had a fantastic two nights at Umlani Camp. Everything was fantastic. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. The food was amazing. We did four Jeep drives and saw all the animals we had hoped to see. We also did a bush walk, which was very interesting too. Met some lovely people on camp which made our stay even more special. It was a very relaxing camp, without any formalities like having to get dressed for dinner etc. Congratulations to Michaela and all her team for creating such a wonderful environment. I would highly recommend.

“Perfect food, service and safaris. Stay here!”

Wow what an awesome family feel to this place. The food was excellent, the staff were amazing and the animals on safari were just excellent. You can watch elephants whilst in pool. Loved the afternoon at the treehouse. Loved EVERYTHING about our stay. Thankyou

“Staff were great .”

Great location nest the airport .

“Amazing, authentic eco friendly stay.”

A beautiful, authentic bush stay. The staff are amazing, as is the food. I loved how they had enough food for all but not excessive to avoid wastage. A real thought to eco living and sustainability. The game drives were amazing - a huge thanks to Elvis and Opa as driver and tracker respectively. We saw absolutely everything. A magical experience. Thanks to Mikela and all her staff. A place I’ll remember forever.

“A beautiful experience”

The game drives, the hut, the staff. The photos don't do justice to the beautiful place that Umlani is.

“amazing price /quality !!! great experience”

great service , great lodge, great gamedrives, excellent quality price point !!

This a place is simply magical!