Within 8.7 mi 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 16 mi 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 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.
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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Tomjachu Bush Retreat was a beautiful and peaceful escape. The dinner was lovely, and breakfast was excellent every day – thoughtfully prepared and full of flavour. We stayed in the Keeper’s Cottage, which was clean, comfortable, and...”
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Saad
Saudi Arabia
“Staff went out of the day to accommodate our request for Halal food.
Newly renovated - beautiful views.”
Maria
Canada
“Stunning and peaceful location. Thoughtful and professional staff, who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Great place for anything from peaceful walks to vigorous hikes. We saw zebras peacefully grazing in the wild as...”
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Luyanda
South Africa
“The peace and quiet that comes with being at Tomjachu is so underrated. It is the perfect location to reset and get away from the buzz of the city. The staff is so friendly and always available to assist.”
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Jok
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
“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...”
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Sibongile
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”
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Milen
Bulgaria
“Absolutely amazing get away place. Tranquil and luxery. Good opportunity to treck inside the estate with 3 dams and lot of wild life. Girafs coming almost to the fence of the main Lodge. Romantic dinners, very good food, wines and service staf.”
Nkhahle
South Africa
“Five star accomodation plus breathtaking Panoramic views.
Serene nature sounds
Very clean and extremely friendly and helpful staff members.”
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Molly
South Africa
“The place is absolutely beautiful but the hospitality is out of this world! Sandy and team absolutely loved them!”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Tomjachu Bush Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 04:00
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.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
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.
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