Tomjachu Bush Retreat

–Excellent location – show map
+67 photos
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Within 8.7 mi of Nelspruit, set in a 550 hectares lush and tranquil private nature reserve within the Crocodile Valley, Tomjachu Bush Retreat features a restaurant, beautiful hiking trails and view sites for picnics and romantic occasions. The reserve is home to plains game animals that can be enjoyed on a combination of 16 mi well- marked self guided hiking trails. Fishing, mountain biking and game drives are offered on the property as well as guided nature trails. Beyond the tar road leading to Tomjachu Bush Retreat the route follows a gravel road not suitable for low suspension sports cars. Please feel free to contact us regarding the access roads if you have any queries or concerns. Tomjachu Bush Retreat offers a variety of self-catering accommodations. Specific units have a private plunge pool and there is also a communal swimming pool at Homestead. The units feature African-inspired décor, there are seating and dining areas specific to the self-cater units, fans, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The self-cater units come with a fully equipped kitchens and specific offer a view of Bekker Mountain. Meals are available upon request in the Lodge Dining room. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including Kruger tours and Scenic Route Tours outsourced to a specialist guide. Nelspruit Golf Club is within 7.5 mi, the Mbombela Stadium is 25 minutes’ drive away and the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is within a 40-minute drive. The Malelane entrance to Kruger National Park is within 50 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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3 queen beds
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6 twin beds
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3 queen beds
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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jemmadt
South Africa South Africa
“Tomjachu Bush Retreat was a beautiful and peaceful escape. The dinner was lovely, and breakfast was excellent every day – thoughtfully prepared and full of flavour. We stayed in the Keeper’s Cottage, which was clean, comfortable, and...”
Saad
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Staff went out of the day to accommodate our request for Halal food. Newly renovated - beautiful views.”
Maria
Canada Canada
“Stunning and peaceful location. Thoughtful and professional staff, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Great place for anything from peaceful walks to vigorous hikes. We saw zebras peacefully grazing in the wild as...”
Luyanda
South Africa South Africa
“The peace and quiet that comes with being at Tomjachu is so underrated. It is the perfect location to reset and get away from the buzz of the city. The staff is so friendly and always available to assist.”
Jok
Germany Germany
“Our stay at Tomjachu was exceptional. We've never experienced such a good combination of service, location and food in our lives (even compared to 4* Hotels in Germany, France, Netherlands and Austria). The dishes were generous and delicious...”
Thomas
United States United States
“The Bush Cottage was very beautiful, with a great pool and lovely rooms. The main lodge had a beautiful common area that included the dining room and pool terrace with a fantastic view. The Staff was very attentive and helped make our stay more...”
Sibongile
South Africa South Africa
“The place is beatiful true to the pictures the mountain views amazing The dam amazing clean and fresh. they are very clean it gives very clean bush”
Milen
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“Absolutely amazing get away place. Tranquil and luxery. Good opportunity to treck inside the estate with 3 dams and lot of wild life. Girafs coming almost to the fence of the main Lodge. Romantic dinners, very good food, wines and service staf.”
Yvonne
United States United States
“IT WAS A WONDERFUL BIG BIG ROOM THE VIEUW WAS STUNNIMG COULD NOT BETTER.TJE DRIVE THE RESORT WE ARRIVED LATE GPS DID NOT WORK TEL NO COVERAGE IN THE DARK VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IT.BUT THEY PICKED US UP SO WAS GREAT SERVICE”
Kelvin
United States United States
“Excellent 3-night stay. Beautiful, serene and intimate surroundings. Lots of animals and birds, which made our daily walks all the more interesting. Felt like a bush walk, really. Greeted by a resident ostrich (Maggie, I believe) on our first...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 04:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The properties GPS co-ordinates are as follows:

S-25°32’43.4″ E031°03’49.4″

Please note that there is a 3.1 mi gravel road to the Tomjachu Bush Retreat.

Please inform Tomjachu Bush Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.