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  • A once in a lifetime experience as a guest in a private home in the heart of Umbabat Nature Reserve.

  • Buckle up for game drives day and night, picnics at sunrise, and sundowners at the waterhole.

  • Fill your belly with authentic African meals, cooked by your own private chef.

  • Experience unforgettable evening braai’s (BBQ’s) in the middle of the bushveld.

  • Get creative with renowned artist Johan Alberts in real-time guided journaling.

  • Chill out with some fireside chats and stargazing in the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Meet new people and make lifelong memories!

We've got a private game lodge homestead in Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, a massive 2.2 million hectare natural ecosystem loaded with wildlife bordering the unfenced Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

We're talking the Big Five - Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, and Rhino, plus tons more like antelopes, nocturnal animals, and over 230 bird species.

End your day with an authentic African braai (BBQ) in the bush at one of our awesome bomas and learn about the wild from our man Rob. He's a nature enthusiast who'll show you how to spot footprints and patterns in the sand and fill your brain with some crazy stories.

Don't just see Africa, live it. Come and experience it for yourself.

JOHAN AMPLIFIES THE ART OF RE-FRAMING PERSPECTIVES.

Meet Johan Alberts, the cool artist who will blow your mind in Umbatat!

Get ready to reframe your perspectives and see the WILD through Johan's eyes. With his sharp sense of humor, Johan will guide you to record your experiences and memories while unleashing your creative spirit.

Let's unplug and enjoy nature's silence. Embrace a world far from the rush and come back ready to tackle life's challenges.

GATHER, EXPLORE, DISASSEMBLE, REASSEMBLE

Look for spontaneous configurations.

Draw, write, imagine, share, remember.

Unwind and have fun together.

Welcome to Bush Camp! This fully serviced camp is your home away from home. Perfect for exploring the bushveld around you. Your hosts have created a chilled vibe to kick back and relax.

Bush Camp is furnished with modern utility and swag continental charm that keeps the bush experience real.

Recharge on warm afternoons under the thatched outdoor patio or in the comfy interior lounge and bar, or cool off in the farm style dam pool under the trees.

You'll have plenty of space to pre and post-game, indulging in snacks and refreshing cocktails.

Get ready to experience some mind-blowing African cuisine with our private chef! From freshly baked goodies to traditional delicacies like Melk Tart, Koeksisters, and Cape Malay vegetarian curries spiced with cinnamon and tamarind- the options are endless!

Let's not forget the ultimate South African braai-vleis paired with the finest local wines and gins!

And to take it over the top? You will enjoy these lip-smacking meals out in the wild, in the middle of the bushveld under the stars!

Can't wait to tantalize your taste buds!

  • Join a curated group of up to seven like-minded travelers for the bucket list adventure of a lifetime INTO THE WILD Umbatat bushveld.

  • Experience a completely fresh, unplugged natural ecosystem far from the world of urgency.

  • Listen to its sounds and get last in its silence.

  • Record your experiences and memories with Johan, broaden your perspective, and discover new ways to express your creative spirit.

  • Embrace a world away with those seeking beauty, space, and peace.

  • Return home recharged and ready to take on life’s challenges with a renewed sense of purpose.