Useful Travel Information

Malaria: Umlani Bushcamp is a Low-risk malaria area. However please note that we do recommend Malaria prophylaxis be taken for health reasons.

Map: To view a map of Umlani Bushcamp click here.

Driving to Umlani Bushcamp:
The direct route when driving to Umlani Bushcamp from Gauteng will take safari travellers approximately 5 hours.

• If driving to Umlani Bushcamp from Pretoria, take the N4 from Pretoria to Witbank, which then joins the N12 from Johannesburg at Witbank.
• If driving to Umlani Bushcamp from Johannesburg, take the N12 from Johannesburg to Witbank, which then joins the N4 from Pretoria at Witbank.
• Travel past Witbank and Middelburg on the N4 (main route to Nelspruit and Maputo).
• After Middelburg take the Belfast turnoff off the N4 (there is an Engen One Stop on the RHS of the N4 just after the offramp).
• Turn left from the offramp and continue into Belfast.
• Continue through 1 stop sign before going into town.
• At the second stop sign in town (1 block after the Spar shop on the LHS), turn right towards Dullstroom.
• Travel for approx. 35km from Belfast to Dullstroom.
• Continue straight through Dullstroom to Lydenburg (approximately 50km from Dullstroom).
• On reaching Lydenburg, you will come to a T-junction where you need to turn left to go through town.
• Continue straight through town, past the Wimpy on the left.
• At the next stop sign after the Wimpy turn left.
• Continue down to the second stop sign. At the second stop sign turn right toward Ohrigstad.
• Travel approx. 50km from Lydenburg to Ohrigstad.
• Continue straight through Ohrigstad and on to the JG Strijdom Tunnel via the Abel Erasmus Pass (approximately 40km from Ohrigstad).
• After the Tunnel continue straight on to Hoedspruit (approximately 40km from the tunnel).
• On entering Hoedspruit, go straight over the first stop sign, straight at the second stop sign, over the railway bridge and at the third stop sign turn right.
• Travel for approximately 7km from Hoedspruit and you will see a number of signs for lodges, as well as a sign for Eastgate Airport, to the left.
• Turn left towards Eastgate Airport, and you are on the road into the Timbavati Nature Reserve.
• Travel along the Timbavati Road past the Hoedspruit/ Eastgate Airport on the left hand side.
• Approximately 10 minutes after the Airport you will arrive at the Timbavati Gate (R120 for issue of permit p/vehicle)
• Once through the main gate continue along the tar road and cross the Klaserie River.
• When the road becomes a dirt road look out for the UMLANI sign on your left on a large concrete block.
• At that point, turn right onto the small bush road & follow the small wooden UMLANI signs to the camp.

Panorama Route:
Driving to Umlani Bushcampvia the Panorama Route is a scenic pleasure. A wonderful self-drive holiday route, the Panorama route encompasses Pilgrim's Rest, God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, Mac Mac Falls and other wonderful places. This trip is well worthwhile, taking in spectacular scenery as well as some quaint towns and villages. Driving to Umlani Bushcampvia this route adds about 3 hours onto your travelling time, but the scenery is so spectacular that it is well worth it. Contact us for details. Contact us for details.

Transport with Driver:
Driving to Umlani Bushcampfrom Johannesburg International Airport is easy. We can arrange your transportation to the bush camp via the Panorama Route, with lunch on the way. Contact us for details.

Self-Drive Safari Car Hire:
Where possible, we will assist in booking a hire car for your self-drive safari. Hire cars can be collected at an airport by arrangement. Contact us for details.
Umlani BushcampTel: (015) 793 1483
Booking Office Tel: (021) 785 5547
Owners Cell: 083 468 2041

Our staff are often busy attending to the needs of our guests. Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Flying to Umlani Bushcamp

Daily (scheduled) flight:
Fly-in safaris are extremely popular amongst those who don't have as much time as they would like or need to spend on their South African safari. Flying to Umlani Bushcampis easy as SA Express runs two daily return flights to Eastgate Airport (formally Hoedspruit) from Johannesburg every day, Monday to Sunday. For guests flying to Umlani Bushcampto and from Cape Town, the nearest direct flight will be to Nelspruit (MQP airport), two and a half hours drive from Umlani. Transfers from Eastgate and MQP Airport to Umlani Bushcampare available. Contact us for details on fly-in safari options.

Charters:
There are several air charter companies who service the area. If you would like us to help you with arrangements for flying to Umlani Bushcamp, please contact our reservations office. Our nearest landing strip is the Kings Camp / Tanda Tula airstrip, which is at the following GPS co-ordinates:
S 024 17' 824 x E 031 17' 197
The runway is tarred and is 1000m in length. Landing fees are payable and permission must be obtained first! We can collect you from the airstrip.

We have compiled a list of recommended items to pack to aid you in planning your safari. Casual, comfortable clothing in neutral colours, such as khaki, brown, olive and beige, are best for safaris and game walks. White is not suitable as it increases your visability to animals and it gets dirty very quickly. It is recommended that you keep your luggage to a minimum.

Umlani Bushcamp Winter Months (May - Sep)
Warm clothes are needed for evening activities (thick jacket). Light sweaters are sufficient for midday

Umlani Buscamp Summer Months (Oct - April)
Light cotton clothing. T-shirts and shorts for everyday wear. Long sleeved shirts and cotton trousers for evening wear for warmth and protection from mosquitoes.

Clothing To Pack:

• 2 pairs cotton trousers
• 2 pairs shorts
• 2 long sleeved shirts
• 5 t-shirts
• 1 light sweater
• 1 lightweight, waterproof windbreaker
• 1 warm padded jacket in winter
• 1 pair good walking shoes
• sandals
• underwear & socks
• swimming costume
• wide brimmed hat
• scarf & gloves in winter

• toiletries
• moisturiser
• insect repellant
• high factor sunblock (the African sun is harsh most of the year)
• lip balm
• torch & batteries (head torch preferable)

• camera & accessories (remember spare batteries & more than 1 memory card)
• South African adapter
• binoculars
• anti-malaria prophylactics (speak to your doctor first)
• good quality sunglasses (preferably polarised)
• good book
• personal medication