Holiday Stays

Tomjachu Bush Retreat

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Nelspruit · Mpumalanga

About

Accommodation near Nelspruit on a 550+ hectare private reserve featuring mountain bushveld cottages and villas. Guided nature drives, hiking, wildlife viewing, and home-cooked dining available.

Accommodation

Rooms range from 35m² to 450m², sleeping 2 to 12 guests. Options include Homestead Suites, Keeper's Cottage beneath a fig tree with garden views, stone Rock House with panoramic mountain views, Bush Cottage for families, and Valbonne Villa for large groups. Each features outdoor areas and scenic views.

Facilities

The Homestead features a swimming pool and dining room serving home-grown and locally sourced meals. Cottages include veranda, braai, and boma areas. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi provided. Select units feature private pools and fully equipped kitchens.

Location & Surroundings

Near Nelspruit in mountain bushveld. Kruger National Park 45 minutes to Malelane gate for wildlife viewing. Panorama Route with Blyde River Canyon, Mac Mac Falls, and God's Window accessible. Chimp Eden 15 km away. Lowveld National Botanical Garden 25 minutes away.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

The Homestead Suites

Bed and breakfast accommodation with access to sitting room, communal swimming pool, and terraces.

From
R3,300

Keeper's Cottage

One-bedroom cottage beneath a giant fig tree offering complete privacy. Features open-plan sitting and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, oven, fridge and microwave, private lounge w

King x 1
From
R3,415

Rock House

Romantic open-plan stone cottage built from stone sourced from the reserve, with panoramic Bekker Mountain range views through large sliding glass doors. Features en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower

King x 1
From
R3,895

Bush Cottage

Two-bedroom cottage for families and small groups with panoramic veld views. Features open-plan living and dining room, fully equipped kitchen with gas oven, stove, fridge and microwave, large veranda

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R5,310

Crooked Cottage

Pet-friendly two-bedroom cottage in a secluded valley with bushveld and mountain views. Features en-suite bathroom, open-plan lounge, fully equipped kitchen, covered veranda with braai, fully fenced g

Queen x 1 Twin x 1
From
R3,925

Valbonne Villa

Luxury 6-bedroom self-catering villa accommodating up to 12 guests, perched above the valley with views over the Crocodile Valley gorge. Features expansive veranda, multiple sitting rooms, lounge with

Double x 1 Twin x 1
From
R17,050

Location

Address

Welverdiend Farm, Nelspruit

Get Directions → Nelspruit Guide →
Sleeps 30

Directions

Located on Welverdiend Farm, 5km on gravel road in the Nelspruit/Mbombela area, 20 minutes from Mbombela. High-clearance vehicle recommended due to rough access road; 4x4 not required.

Full directions →

Features

No Dangerous Game On Reserve 500–550 Hectare Private Nature Reserve Crocodile Valley Nature Conservancy 20km Hiking And Mountain Biking Trail Network 296 Recorded Bird Species Wedding And Events Venue For 2 To 80 Guests Airport Collection And Drop-off Available On Request Night Sky Safari With Professional Telescope Private Fishing Dams Exclusive To Guests Four Consecutive Lilizela Tourism Awards (valbonne Villa) Zebra Heights Summit At 1030m Elevation

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Fishing Mountain Biking Trail Running Stargazing Photographic Safaris Guided Bush Walks Sundowner Drives Bush Picnics Guided Nature Drives Mobile Massage Therapy

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool DSTV Bar Wine Cellar Boma Braai Area Hammocks Fire Pit Infinity Pool Campfire Fishing Dams Dining Room Massage Therapy Private Plunge Pools