Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences

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A poolside area with a barbecue setup, lounge chairs, and a large umbrella.
A covered outdoor area with a paved walkway, a wooden pergola, and a building with a yellow wall and a sign that reads "UMMA".
A pool with a clear view of elephants in the background.
A courtyard with a thatched roof, potted plants, and a sign indicating COVID-19 safety measures.
A tree with a hanging ornament and a building with a yellow wall and a wooden fence in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Phalaborwa, Limpopo
  • Place, President Kruger Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Phalaborwa Gate
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Hans Merensky Golf Estate
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Phalaborwa

Located in Phalaborwa, this villa is in a rural area. Qualito Craft Distillery and Hans Merensky Golf Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phalaborwa Gate and Abelana Game Reserve. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Phalaborwa, Limpopo

What's nearby

  • Impala Park - 27 min drive - 12.9 km
  • President Kruger Park - 28 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Qualito Craft Distillery - 29 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Phalaborwa Gate - 32 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate - 37 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc Masorini Phalaborwa - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kruger Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Winpy - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences on 10 Apr 2027 start from AU$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Phalaborwa Health Centre, Impala Park and Woyer Street Park. Wildevy Park and Selati Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wish we could have stayed longer, 2 nights were not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing place

The Bush Villa Umoja Kruger is an amazing place. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. There are many decks around the house where you can enjoy your time watching the abundant wildlife. Chantal is a wonderful host and does everything to make sure that you have an enjoyable stay. A perfect house in a perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Mr Henning, thank you for this lovely fantastic review. I am humbled by it and a lot of credit also goes to the staff. It was great to have you and your family stay in our place , we loved to have YOU as our guest and we certainly hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Chantal S
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The photos of wild animals frequenting the area was misleading, and as this was the main reason for choosing the venue I felt misled
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was in a very quiet and rural place, which is exactly what we wanted, to be near wildlife and nature. The housecwas very clean and had everything one needed to make the stay comfortable. Chantal the owner kept great communication with me and even got us discounts at various excursions! The housekeeper Ingrid was very welcoming and came to meet us even though we got late arriving! Will recommend to everyone and will hopefully be going back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of HEAVEN

We had such an incredible stay at Umoja! Elephants roaming through the backyard during our braai!! The place is very clean, the inverter makes it so you are not without power, owner and in-country contact whet so helpful and easily accessible. We wish we had booked longer!! We would love to come back and stay again. It was such a blessing to my family. My 8 and 10 yr old boys loved it as well and really enjoyed the pool. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2023
Dear Matthew, thank you so much for that lovely review and it was an absolute pleasure to have you as our guests and I am especially that the boys got to experience such a special moment seeing those giants roaming around. We definitely hope to welcome you back some day soon! Warm regards, Chantal Settels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles was perfect. Wat een heerlijke plek. Zoveel rust. Kruger ligt op een half uur rijden. Zelf safari gereden en veel gezien. In de middag heerlijk aan het zwembad gelegen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren leider nur drei Nächte in dieser wunderschönen Unterkunft! Am Ende des Urlaubs, war es der perfekte Ort um zu entspannen und die Natur zu genießen. Das Haus ist sehr schön und sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Und die Tierbeobachtungen von der Terrasse waren das Highlight!Eine tolle Unterkunft und sehr nette Gastgeber, die Kommunikation war einwandfrei. Wir hoffen wieder in diese Gegend zu kommen und würden die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen und weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung und Ihre Weiterempfehlung. Es war uns eine große Freude Sie bei Umoja als Gäste zu haben und wir hoffen Sie eines Tages wiederzusehen. Herzliche Grüße Chantal Settels – owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience!

I highly recommend Umoja Kruger. The house sits within a property that has some other houses in it, which forms a small community. However, each unit is somewhat secluded. Umoja had a great location where you had privacy but also felt like you were connected to others. The Umoja house was very well done - a blend of nature and Africa that includes all the amenities you would need. It has 3 different areas for hanging out around the exterior, which created very enjoyable outdoor time. Also included is a nice grill area and a small pool. Behind the house is a pond and open bushland. We saw Impala several times and had the excitement of 3 elephants visiting the pond. On our last day there, the elephants played in the pond for a good half hour while we were in the pool. One of them passed so close to us after it got out that we felt like we could almost reach out and touch it. The last thing to mention is the overall community. The people where extremely friendly and made us feel welcome from the minute we got there. We attended a group braai (cookout) one night, where we a a great time. We also had breakfast at the central area and used the big, nice pools that are available. We even got massages. On top of that, the Phalaborwa gate to Kruger Park is on ly 15-20 minutes away. All in all, it was a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Dear M Thank you so much for your lovely review and we will make sure that our staff will also receive the compliments for their outstanding work. We are happy that you have enjoyed your time at Umoja and we hope to welcome you back some day. warm regards Chantal Settels Bushvilla Umoja Kruger - wildlife without fences
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded Expectations

We stayed at the villa for a very short two nights and it was better than we could have expected. The house is beautiful and we had the opportunity to BBQ on the patio and see the warthogs drinking in the waterhole. There were 5 adults and the three bedroom, 3 bath set up was perfect for our group. The rooms and bathrooms are beautifully furnished and the people are so helpful on the estate. We did a one day Kruger safari and Craig was incredible, he partners with the estate and picked us up there early in the morning. He is so knowledgeable about all of the animals and land and really went above and beyond to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see and were comfortable. The staff at the estate put on a beautiful Braai the second night we were there which was in a great setting and set up some of our spa treatments for the next day. Breakfast is a must have, they put together a huge spread overlooking the pools outside and the food did not disappoint. Overall the stay was too short but perfect, I would recommend anyone from a family to a group of adults to stay at the estate and stay long enough to enjoy it!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear Ruth, Thank you so much for you wonderful review. It was a true pleasure to have you as our guests and see you fall in love with this great country. Keep being the ambassador for South Africa and carry on the torch...! You may leave South Africa but it never leaves you. We are happy that you have enjoyed the stay, the game drive with Craig and most of all, the entire trip through South Africa and we definitely hope to be able to welcome you and/or friends of family in the future again,. And as you already mentioned... stay more than just 2 nights since there is so much to see and do and you don't get to profit to the fullest by just one full day so we will hopefully see you soon again. Warm regards Chantal - Umoja Kruger
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