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About this property
Within 14 km 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 26 km 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 accommodation. 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 12 km, 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 80 km.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
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1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Molly
South Africa
“The place is absolutely beautiful but the hospitality is out of this world! Sandy and team absolutely loved them!” - Licete
Mozambique
“This lodge has truly attentive staff, with a personalized touch to every detail. Even without certification, they did everything possible to provide us with a safe dining experience, considering our wheat and gluten issues. Everything was beyond...” - Marcia
South Africa
“We thoroughly enjoyed everything, including the little sunbird that gently tapped on the window for an early wake-up call. The food was outstanding.” - Satoko
Indonesia
“The pleasantly balanced hospitality and thoughtful attentiveness made our stay very comfortable. Although the area is dry, the room was kept spotless every day without any trace of dust, and I really liked the calm furnishings and design of the...” - Olivia
United Kingdom
“This lovely, peaceful retreat offered stunning views. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We stayed in the Keepers Cottage, which was adorable and had amazing views. It was fully equipped with...” - Waldo
South Africa
“Very secluded bush stay, beautiful private cottage. Very quiet. Beautiful location. Staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Mikel
South Africa
“The location was most definitely the highlight for us because we are obsessed with natural landscapes South Africa has to offer and your secluded property was very special to visit.” - Ewald
South Africa
“We were spoiled so much and had the most fantastic experience at Tomjachu. We were on our honeymoon and enjoyed warm fires, splendid views, and perfect food. A gem between the mountains just outside of Mbombela. Friendly and professional staff...” - Thakhani
South Africa
“The food, the room, there is so much peace. Definitely value for money.” - Angel
South Africa
“Everything at Tomjachu was exceptional. Thank you to the wonderful team for making my husband's birthday so special. We had a peaceful and restful time. We will definitely be back!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
The properties GPS co-ordinates are as follows:
S-25°32’43.4″ E031°03’49.4″
Please note that there is a 5 km gravel road to the Tomjachu Bush Retreat.
Please inform Tomjachu Bush Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.