Off Uitkyk Road, Valbonne Farm, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1200
What's nearby
Nelspruit Golf Club - 22 min drive - 14.4 km
Mediclinic Nelspruit - 25 min drive - 17.0 km
Nelspruit Private Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 17.8 km
Ilanga Mall - 27 min drive - 19.6 km
Chimp Eden - 42 min drive - 32.2 km
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. Active travellers can enjoy mountain biking at this lodge. 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), barbecues and a front desk safe
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
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
More
Designated smoking areas
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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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Tomjachu Bush Retreat Lodge Nelspruit
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Tomjachu Bush Retreat Nelspruit
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Tomjachu Bush Retreat Mbombela
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Tomjachu Bush Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Such a beautiful place! We are definitely going back. Beware of GPS leading you astray if you are coming from the Ressano Garcia border.
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
Truly fabulous
Elizabeth
10/10
Comfortable beds, great atmosphere, extremely relaxing
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10
Corali
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
10/10
Was an amazing stay, beautiful nature walks, excellent food and service. Accommodation was great too.
Corali
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
10/10
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10
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.
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10
Lovely accommodation and food. Beautiful location within natural setting.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10
The Chef’s wonderful dishes is a main reason for coming back and braving the gravel road to get here.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
10/10
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.
Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10
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 .
Chandresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10
Lovely staffs, peaceful and quiet place, amazing foods...I had an wonderful stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
10/10
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
10/10
Molto positiva, personale gentilissimo, cena romantica perfetta!
Francesca
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
10/10
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.
Vytautas
8/10
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.
Jikks
10/10
Ett alldeles utmärkt retreat för avkoppling, med natur och djur inpå knuten. Väldigt serviceinriktad personal, det var underbart att vara där!
Ingela
8/10
*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.
Benjamin
10/10
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.