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Within 8.7 mi of Nelspruit, set in a 1300-acre lush and tranquil private estate within the Crocodile Valley Nature, Tomjachu Bush Retreat features a restaurant, beautiful hiking trails and view sites for picnics and romantic occasions. 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. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking and game drives are offered on the property. 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
2 king beds
and
3 queen beds
or
6 twin beds
and
3 queen beds
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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  • 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 of America United States of America
    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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 4:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Tomjachu Bush Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about Tomjachu Bush Retreat

  • Check-in at Tomjachu Bush Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Tomjachu Bush Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Tomjachu Bush Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Game drives

  • Yes, Tomjachu Bush Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Tomjachu Bush Retreat include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Chalet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Tomjachu Bush Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Tomjachu Bush Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Tomjachu Bush Retreat is 6.2 miles from the center of Nelspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.