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    Umlani Bush Camp, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

    Umlani Bush Camp

    Bush Camp · Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 71
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Umlani Bush Camp is a hotel near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

    Why stay at Umlani Bush Camp

    • 55 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Pool or spa to rest between drives
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Children

    Welcome

    Pool / spa

    Yes

    Eco credentials

    off the grid

    Activities
    Game Drive, Birding, Spa
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,684

    Species

    55

    Mammals

    246

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Lion234 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant192 sightings
    • Spotted Hyena166 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe165 sightings
    • Impala138 sightings
    • Plains Zebra134 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest112 sightings
    • African Buffalo105 sightings
    • Greater Kudu104 sightings
    • Leopard102 sightings

    Best time to stay at Umlani Bush Camp

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good25°C131mm
    Feb
    Good25°C127mm
    Mar
    Great24°C47mm
    Apr
    Great22°C39mm
    May
    Great20°C25mm
    Jun
    Great18°C14mm
    Jul
    Great18°C7mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C4mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C15mm
    Oct
    Great23°C39mm
    Nov
    Great25°C73mm
    Dec
    Good25°C131mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Umlani Bush Camp
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°28°26°24°25°27°29°29°31°31°
    Low21°21°19°17°15°12°12°13°16°17°19°21°
    Rain mm1331334745241674143768128
    Humidity71%72%68%68%67%61%57%55%55%61%61%69%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Ngala Airport (NGL)

    2 km from the park

    International airport

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

    115 km from the park

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    Contact Umlani Bush Camp

    Address
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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