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🛖Umlani meaning ‘place of rest’
📍Timbavati Game Reserve The aim of Umlani is to offer our guests a true African adventure and long lasting memories.

Umlani Bushcamp, a rustic yet exclusive lodge, accommodates 16 guests in cosy en-suite reed and thatch rondavels. Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity, so each hut and the entire camp is lit by candlelight and oil lamps, providing a warm and romantic atmosphere. Early morning and evening game drives are in

open four wheel drive vehicles accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers. A traversing area of more than 10 000 hectares with over 40 mammal and 350 bird species, makes for an exceptional wildlife experience. Umlani makes the whole event personalised and specialises in escorted walks into this unspoiled wilderness. Umlani, meaning Place of Rest, was established in 1990 by Marco and Marie-Louise Schiess, in the central section of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, which is part of the greater Kruger National Park.

12/10/2024

Blast of the past week ✨

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04/10/2024

Wow what amazing photos! Thanks for sharing your captured memories with us!

📸 Mohr wo stayed with us recently 🤗🙏🏼

06/08/2024

The Verreaux‘s eagle owl 🦉is the largest owl in africa 🌍 It is named after Jules Verreaux, a well known ornithologist (the study of birds) from the 1800s. 🕵️‍♂️🦉🦅🦆

31/07/2024

1 Eye to eye 👀
2 Double trouble 👯
3 Nobody gets his spot👊
4 Food coma🍖😴🥱
5 Serious business 🫡
6/7 Hunger games 🙅‍♂️

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30/07/2024

Thanks to everyone who has donated money towards Amos’s family. We will be closing the donations link on Friday 2 August at midnight. If you would like to still donate, please do so before then on the link below:

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Amos (Big A). He passed at home on Tuesday 9 July 2024 from unknown causes at this stage. Condolences to Cynthia , his children and the rest of his family.

10/07/2024

Many of you have asked how you can make a donation which can go towards Amos’s family. You can do so on the link below. All funds collected will be given to Cynthia, Amos’s wife.

09/07/2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Amos (Big A). He passed at home this morning we don’t have all the details. Condolences to Cynthia , his children and the rest of his family. May he RIP . He brought many people lots of happy moments through his work as a guide . He will be sorely missed 😭💔

22/06/2024

Snapshot of today 🌅❤️🧡💛

16/06/2024

Cuties looking for food opportunities inside camp… and sometimes they succeed😅🙌

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02/06/2024

Please support this initiative and buy a ticket or a few 🤞🏼🍀 …..just do it for fun . You never know it could you. 💥 Umlani Bushcamp

What could be better than bidding on a luxury bushveld getaway for two? Umlani Bushcamp is located in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, part of a block of private reserves that border Kruger National Park. This getaway includes accommodation for two adults in a double room, all meals, local brand drinks, optional daily walk and two game drives per day.

In order to have a chance of placing the winning bid on this item, you have to buy a ticket to our fundraiser on 25 July at Circa Gallery. It will be an evening of exceptional art, listening to an oscar winning director, and rubbing shoulders with pangolin people.

Tickets available via africanpangolin.org or directly from quicket https://qkt.io/Pangolin (over half the tickets are sold - so don't take too long to make up your mind!)

20/04/2024

Shadow play 😍🦒 🌅

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19/04/2024

29/03/2024

The Martial Eagle - the biggest eagle in africa. Magnificent 🦅

26/03/2024

Hello Friends of Umlani! 🐾

We are happy to share that we will be at WTM Africa in Cape Town this year and would love to take the opportunity to meet up!

If you would like to schedule a meeting with me please email Jess at [email protected] and I will get this set up 😎

Look forward to seeing you there 🙌

23/03/2024

Animals we spotted this week on camp grounds 🐘🐍🦇🦎🦌🐿️

11/01/2024

A lovely article from the Gustafsons :)

25/12/2023

The Umlani family wishes a very happy festive season to you, your family and loved ones. ✨❤️ May this season bring you joy, love, luck and health, also in the new year to come! ✨
As this year comes to an end, we thank each and everyone who has been a part of our magical umlani experience! ✨🙏🏼🥰

28/11/2023

Our guests enjoying a nice visitor by our pool 🥰🐘

14/11/2023

A sight we actually don‘t see too often 😍
The world‘s largest bird!

25/10/2023

Close up!

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16/10/2023

A lone hyena waiting patiently for his turn to cool off. 💦

📸 Thank you for this sweet shot.

12/09/2023

If you have been at UMLANI before, tell us in the comments if you ever had a special moment witnessed from the lunch deck viewing the waterhole 🤗🙏🏼 (If you have photos, you are welcome to send them to us) 🙏🏼

22/08/2023

How cute is this little Pearl-spotted Owlet? 😍

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12/08/2023

Is there anything better than this? 😌

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15/07/2023

Antilopes of Timbavati ❤️ Can you name all the different antilopes on the pictures?

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Limpopo Province

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+27217855547

Website

http://www.umlani.com/

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Atriel - Tracker by day - Dancer by night 🥳 #happyheritageday #heritageday #southafrica #amazingstaff #umlanimagic #umlanibushcamp #safari #timbavati #greaterkruger #travelsouthafrica

Elephant 🐘and Lion 🦁 stand off 💪🏽📣 #umlanimagic #africanelephant #timbavati #standoff #lionking

Our Guest Lisa installed her trails camera at our treehouse while she stayed there on an eventful afternoon. 🤗🙏🏼 It shows us once again just how clever these amazing elephants are! Coming to our treehouse dam regularly and immediately noticing a change in scenery. A camera attatched on the poles of our treehouse! How amazing! Thanks again @animal_academie for sharing your awesome video with us 😍🙏🏼

Camp visitors by our pool 🐘💙 📸 @irina_x_ithombe #elephant #africanelephant #reels #instareels #umlanibushcamp #umlanimagic #pool #swimming #poolview #poolvilla #poolwithaview #africa #southafrica #safari #wildanimals

Happy South African heritage day! Today we celebrate and remind ourselfs of our cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. At Umlani you can find a variety of cultural heritages such as Shangaan, Tsonga, Zulu, Ndebele, Pedi, Venda, Sotho, Swiss… ❤️🙏🏼 #heritageday #southafrican #southafricanheritageday #heritage #tsonga #venda #zulu #pedi #sotho #ndebele #shangaan #umlanibushcamp #umlanimagic #safarilodge #safaricamp #celebrate #proud #southafrica #onenation #love

Suzy showing me the art of napkin folding 🥰🌸🌺 #napkinfolding #beautiful #flower #safaricamp #dinnertable #dinnertabledecor #decor #napkinart #art #umlanimagic #umlanibushcamp #comedinewithus

Happy womens day! To all the amazing, strong, loving women out there! 💕 Our amazing Joana, Suzy, Bongi, Lineth, Ruth, Cynthia and Susan blessed us this morning with one of their community songs called „Hi hanya mahala“ which can be translated to: „Us women, when we have problem, we rely on jesus“ Also big appreciation goes to all other incredible UMLANI women, managed by Micaela, Co-owner and reservations manager Marie, supported by; Thembi Matimba Dumisile Cresselda Shirley Nyikhani Mumsy And all the above Thank you for your hard work and always putting smiles on our faces with your beautiful, loving energy that you bring to this place everyday! 💕 #happywomensday #womensday #womensday2023 #women #strong #loving #appreciation #southafrica #community

Did you know about the ‚flehmen grimace‘? The flehmen grimace is an example of a facial expression in mammals. It is usually performed by males in a reaction to the urine of females. The head is tilted upwards, the top lip is pulled up and backwards, exposing the top teeth. During this process the urine is ‚tested‘ for pheromones. These are scented and tasted by the male’s Jacobson’s organ at the base of the nostrils, inside the mouth at the back of the palate. Said pheromones reveal vital information about the female such as age, health, fertility and readiness to mate. 📸 @irina_x_ithombe #lion #lions #lionsoftimbavati #umlanibushcamp #umlanimagic #safari #timbavati #greaterkruger #lionbehavior #animalbehavior #flehmengrimace #big5 #wildanimals #southafrica

While out on game drive we came across this male lion who seemed to be on a mission. He heard something. He was right, of course. Be sure to watch until the end to see what it was… 🥩🦁🌌 #umlanimagic #umlanibushcamp #timbavati #lion #lionkill #africa #safari #wild

Young Elephant making most of the time of plenty 🐘🌿 @umlani #umlanimagic 🎥@jessicasmuts

Come on buddy you can do it! 💪🏼😂🐘 📸 @irina_x_ithombe #elephant #wildanimals #wildlife #wildlifeofafrica #umlanibushcamp #umlanimagic #umlanitreehouse #treehouse #timbavati #greaterkruger #krugerpark #safari #gamedrive #bigfive #wildelephants #closeup #animalencounter #africa #southafrica #cuteelephants #funnyelephant

Sunrise on an autumn lowveld morning 🦒🦓🐘🍂☀️#umlani#greaterkruger#Timbavati#umlanimagic#safari#bushcamp

A rainy day here at Umlani today ☔️ lots of lush green vegetation 🌿 in such contrast from our dry months

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Umlani Bushcamp, a rustic yet exclusive lodge, accommodates guests in cosy en-suite reed and thatch rondavels. Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity, so each hut and the entire camp is lit by candlelight and oil lamps, providing a warm and romantic atmosphere. Early morning and evening game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers. A traversing area of more than 10 000 hectares with over 40 mammal and 350 bird species, makes for an exceptional wildlife experience. Umlani makes the whole event personalised and specialises in escorted walks into this unspoiled wilderness. Umlani, meaning Place of Rest, was established in 1990 by Marco and Marie-Louise Schiess, in the central section of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, which is part of the greater Kruger National Park. The aim of Umlani is to offer our guests a true African adventure and long lasting memories.