𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Umbabat Nature Reserve (2026)

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A cozy outdoor bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden deck, and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

A restaurant with a central counter, wooden tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and decorative items on the walls.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a canopy, striped armchairs, a lamp, a wall-mounted antler, and a zebra-patterned rug.

Two elephants by a pool with rocks and trees in the background.

1. Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Bushbuckridge

Raymond

₹83,440

₹104,715 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a path.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a window with curtains.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped structures, pathways, and scattered greenery.

A rustic bathroom with a stone wall, a round window, a wooden bench, and a sink with bottles.

2. Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by Newmark

Bushbuckridge

Jill

₹68,792

₹87,138 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A wooden cabin with a glass door, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a walk-in closet with shelves and hanging clothes, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of the outdoors.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

3. Simbavati River Lodge

Bushbuckridge

"We had a wonderful stay! We honestly booked without expectations and were blown away. The staff has your whole day planned and makes sure you are cared for and pampered the entire time. The massage therapist was amazing! Our guide and tracker (Mark and Nickel) made the drives completely memorable. Our butler was also very professional and accommodating to our preferences! Owners take pride in their property and went out to their way to make sure our experience was perfect. My family highly...

Nathan

₹132,078

₹161,401 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A reception area with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a sign indicating it's the Royal Game Guest House. There are large red vases and a potted plant near the entrance.

A dining area with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a glass table set for four.

A pool area with brick pillars, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a red blanket, a desk with a kettle, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Royal Game Guest House

Phalaborwa

Geoffrey Paul

₹5,083

₹5,861 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

An outdoor dining area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof.

A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

A poolside area with a thatched-roof structure, a fire pit, and lush tropical vegetation.

A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building with a wooden door.

5. A Traveller's Palm

Phalaborwa

Danny

₹4,731

₹4,731 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a rustic wooden structure.

A rustic dining area with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a large window.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a rustic ceiling.

6. Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

Bushbuckridge

Daniel

₹109,499

₹134,424 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A wooden deck leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, surrounded by natural vegetation and trees.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a plate of food.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

A spacious living area with a large window, a green sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

7. Klaserie Drift Misava

Bushbuckridge

Stephanie

₹154,838

₹186,717 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

A stone-walled outdoor shower with a hanging birdcage and a towel draped over the wall.

A terrace with outdoor seating, including chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy landscape.

An aerial view of a secluded lodge with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense forest.

8. Last Word Kitara

Bushbuckridge

₹154,557

₹179,397 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A spacious patio with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and string lights.

A bar area with a wooden bar, stools, and a patterned wall. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling with a thatched design.

A nighttime outdoor area with a brick fire pit, a thatched-roof structure, and surrounding greenery.

A rustic lodge with a thatched-roof dining area, a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

9. Sunbird Lodge

Phalaborwa

Richard

₹6,743

₹7,786 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious living area with a large tree, a wooden table, and a sofa. There are hanging lights and a bookshelf in the background.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, furnished with white sofas and a red leather couch, surrounded by natural wood elements and hanging wicker lamps.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a stone wall.

A spacious room with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a seating area with a sofa and cushions.

10. Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Bushbuckridge

Cheryl

₹119,751

₹137,714 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling light, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern kitchen with a glass table, two teal chairs, a white vase with flowers, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wooden shelf above the counter.

A white bedside table with a lit candle, a bottle of essential oil, and a geometric candle holder.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a fan, and a window with curtains.

11. Homely Escapes

Phalaborwa

₹3,261

₹3,261 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern bedroom with a bed, a painting, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved walkway.

A small, single-story building with a tiled entrance and a wooden door.

A modern kitchen with a grey wall, a window with blinds, a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

12. SHABIS GUEST LODGE

Phalaborwa

Willem

₹6,129

₹6,129 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A wooden deck with a fire pit and seating area overlooking a natural landscape.

A wooden structure with a staircase leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery.

A chef standing at a table with guests, a lamp, and shelves with kitchenware.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

13. Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Bushbuckridge

Larisa

₹210,089

₹250,071 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a small building in the background.

A garden with a pathway, palm trees, and a wooden structure.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

14. Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

Phalaborwa

KABELO

₹8,074

₹9,285 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a well-lit patio area.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a painting of cattle, and a large window with a view of trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool, stone walls, and a pergola.

An interior view of a restaurant with a wooden ceiling and a view of the outdoor seating area.

15. Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Phalaborwa

Tobias

₹15,744

₹18,340 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A tent-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a fan.

A room with two beds, a canopy, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious indoor area with a high wooden ceiling, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

A circular hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs in a garden setting.

16. Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

Bushbuckridge

Dan

₹55,818

₹99,720 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A wooden deck with a pool table, chairs, and a pool.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining table with benches.

A bed with a red blanket, white pillows, and a floral pillow.

A swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by a patio area with a table and chairs.

17. Bothabelo Luxury Villas

Phalaborwa

Lia

₹4,559

₹5,271 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a wooden pergola with hanging lights.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large window, a bathtub, and a cowhide rug.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a thatched roof, and a brick counter.

18. Kubu Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

₹23,023

₹26,621 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A room with a bed under a canopy, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a book.

A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

19. Kubu Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Grant

₹15,482

₹17,805 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a thatched-roof structure, cushioned seating, and a fire pit.

A pool area with a thatched-roof pavilion, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, and a large mirror.

20. Nyala Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Elliot

₹65,066

₹74,826 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Top Umbabat Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Geiger’s camp, the staff, guide and tracker go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. The staff was very friendly and outgoing and took the time to learn more about all the guests and take a genuine interest in where we came from and our different experiences. One thing that was a little disappointing for us was that we never got to have the boma experience, which was something we were really looking forward to. Also while the food itself was quite good, the menu consisted of main courses serving varieties of game meats. While I myself enjoyed it, it would have been nice to have a heads up or alternative options for those who aren’t feeling as adventurous. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay."

Tomo Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The most incredible place we have ever stayed in. The service was amazing, the food was wonderful, the setting was incredible and the safari guides were just the best. I couldn’t fault anything about this place."

Simbavati River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, food was delicious and room was very cozy"

Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

8/10 Good

"The lodge is lovely, game drives well organised. Every effort is taken to ensure your comfort. Our driver/ tracker was polite, friendly and well informed. We saw lions, rhinos, elephants, hynae, jackal, zebra, giraffes hippos... but no leopard! The food is pretty average and your preferences that they ask about are pretty much ignored. I had said no pasta but that is what I got and a bland and tasteless one at that with no sauce. In particular the dinners lack imagination, especially if you are vegetarian."

Simbavati Waterside

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Beautiful lodge and friendly staff. Food was also amazing. Would highly recommend!"

Nyala Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay - a beautiful setting, amazing staff than go above and beyond, fantastic rooms, and unbelievable safari drives with knowledge and super friendly guides. 10/10 experience, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone!"

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simbavati Hilltop is top notch! From the 9 times per day (yes, that is NINE times) that you are fed, to the staff, game drives, views and rooms! Not only do you have your own plunge pool overlooking the river, but there is also a shared, larger pool. There is also a daybed at the room, outdoor shower, fully stocked complimentary mini bar and very comfortable bed! We saw hippo and elephant from our room. On game drives, lions feasting on a giraffe, hyena and wild dogs interacting, 2 leopards and more. We have now stayed at all of the Simbavati lodges in Timbavati and Klasarie and they are all excellent! Highly recommend!"

Thornybush Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The cherry on top of the cake was the leopard resting in the tree after he ate it's prey!!! Magnificent!!! Once in a lifetime experience!!! The lodge fantastic!! The game drives superb, service top! What else can I say, all fabulous!!"