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Tomjachu Bush Retreat

4.0 star property
Escape to an oasis where nature meets luxury. Unwind by one of four serene pools or indulge in gourmet cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

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4 outdoor pools
Bush Cottage | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Valbonne Villa | Living area
Valbonne Villa | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Keepers Cottage

Keepers Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • 110 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cottage | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Valbonne Villa | Terrace/patio

Valbonne Villa

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 630 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Rock House

Rock House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bush Cottage

Bush Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 130 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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The Homestead Suite

The Homestead Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Off Uitkyk Road, Valbonne Farm, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1200

What's nearby

  • Mediclinic Nelspruit - 18 min drive
  • Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 22 min drive
  • Nelspruit High School - 24 min drive
  • Ilanga Mall - 27 min drive
  • Lowveld National Botanical Garden - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suitkerbossie - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bistrobistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Stefano - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Klipspringer Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maskmountain Lodge & Spa - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Tomjachu Bush Retreat

Upscale lodge near Mediclinic Nelspruit
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Tomjachu Bush Retreat. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Homestead Dining Room, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • In-room massages and guidebooks
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 9 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 to 230 for adults and ZAR 130 to 180 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Homestead Dining Room

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 4 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 to 230 for adults and ZAR 130 to 180 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 690 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 690 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests with service animals should contact this property in advance.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Tomjachu Bush Lodges Lodge Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Lodges Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Lodges Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Nelspruit
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Tomjachu Bush Lodges
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Mbombela
Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Tomjachu Bush Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Tomjachu Bush Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tomjachu Bush Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Tomjachu Bush Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-9 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 690 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tomjachu Bush Retreat located?

Situated in a regional park, this lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nelspruit Golf Club, Nelspruit High School and Mediclinic Nelspruit. Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve and Ilanga Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Tomjachu Bush Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Truly fabulous

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Fantastic and We’re Coming Back!
Such a beautiful place! We are definitely going back. Beware of GPS leading you astray if you are coming from the Ressano Garcia border.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Comfortable beds, great atmosphere, extremely relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corali

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corali

Our mid week stay,
Was an amazing stay, beautiful nature walks, excellent food and service. Accommodation was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Awesome, just awesome
This is an utterly amazing destination, a genuine wish we could stay forever holiday destination. It is truly a private, luxury, in-middle-of-nowhere, walk freely amongst the animals kind of a place just 30 minutes from civilization. You couldn’t ask for more and at a fraction of what you think all this would cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely accommodation and food. Beautiful location within natural setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Chef’s a star!
The Chef’s wonderful dishes is a main reason for coming back and braving the gravel road to get here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

A truly hidden gem,should be the worst kept secret
Amazing hospitality and stay. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left the team treated us so well. The property is taken care of very well with no attention to detail spared. If you’re looking for an eco friendly private reserve where you can detach and unwind this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chandresh

Great Getaway
I stayed here for a great romantic getaway with my girlfriend , We had an amazing time the hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating. The linen was clean and the place was spotless. The apartment was serviced daily , and the self catering facilities were more than sufficient . There was good wifi which was needed as MTN and Telkom signal was spotty .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely staffs, peaceful and quiet place, amazing foods...I had an wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic lodge with breathtaking views!
We stayed at Tomjachu for a couple of nights during a 10 day tour of SA. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and did everything to make our relaxing visit perfect. The cottage we stayed at was beautiful, with a breathtaking view of the mountains. We enjoyed eating at the Homestead as well as grilling our on food on a typical South African braai on our patio. We hiked around the property and overall had a wonderful, relaxing time enjoying the outdoors at Tomjachu.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Posto idilliaco
Molto positiva, personale gentilissimo, cena romantica perfetta!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vytautas

Luxury hideaway for a budget price
We got to Tomjachu accidentally on a last minute search for a one night stay on a way from Kruger National Park. And we found a real jewel away in the mountains. The property is managed by Mr. Jack at highest standards competing with top hotels we've stayed. Everything is very well considered - a welcome email with throughout description of amenities, hiking ant MTB tracks; tree tags around the place; simple but efficient water saving tools in bathroom (you should see it yourselves); fireplace in a room… and a lot else to list. They have several cosy cottage with braai and swimming pools, each with beautiful views (we lived in the foremost and most private one called Bush Lodge. So sad we had to leave this place so quickly - I would like to return here for a weak for a hideaway chill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jikks, Doha

Tomjachu is paradise away just away from Nelspruit
Tomjachu is a great place just outside Nelspruit. The place is absolutely well kept. The view is beautiful and very nice place to reconnect with family. There is no television so all the time is for you with your family. The accommodation is really relaxing and seems a very good way to reconnect with yourself.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ingela, Nyköping

Avkopplande
Ett alldeles utmärkt retreat för avkoppling, med natur och djur inpå knuten. Väldigt serviceinriktad personal, det var underbart att vara där!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Amazing place but check the note on dirt entrance
*Note: Lodge staff were incredible, the meals were great, and the view is amazing. I would highly recommend this place for a retreat and lodge experience. It should be noted this Lodge is down a 6-8 Kilometer dirt road that can feel rough in the dark. We did not have a 4x4 and faired okay but the hotel should state this fact in their description. Come here for rest and the beauty but not for proximity to Nelspruit due to dirt road.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nomboniso, Woodmead

An amazing find!
We stayed at the Bush Cottage as a family, amazing outlook views and a game drive at sunset was superlative. The mattress in the main bedroom was a bit on the hard side and maybe some new appliances in the kitchen could complement the elegant rustic look of the cottage. We had a braai fire arranged for us, the service is impeccable.