"place of magic"
"Africa breathes magic into life...
the ever-unfoding mystery of her landscape
leaves one enchanted by her spell."
INTRODUCTION
A place where magic lives
Umtsalane is the ultimate Greater Karoo African experience.
Umtsalane Private Game Farm, Is nestled in the wild African bush in an isolated river valley, near Jansenville,just a short drive from Port Elizabeth. It is here where Settlers and Khoi San tribes met, and where game roamed the plains freely. The diversity of plants and wildlife is celebrated at Umtsalane. Umtsalane is the ultimate African experience, with breath-taking game drives, unforgettable hospitality and all situated in an amazing setting.
LODGES
African elegance in the wilderness
Nestled deep in the Greater Karoo, Umtsalane has 2 magnificent lodges and three beautiful chalets. The lodges and chalets offer guests tranquil escapes, each with its own spectacular view. After a day in the noorsveld, guests can relax by the pool and enjoy a drink on the viewing deck overlooking a waterhole where wildlife venture for a drink. After sunset, while sitting around a log fire, let your mind drift as the African night comes alive with the cries of the wild.
OUR SERVICES
Self-catering
Modern, fully equipped kitchens and barbeque facilities.
Free Wifi
Stay connected both indoors and outside the lodges. Staying at the chalets? Enjoy a short walk to the waterhole for the nearest connection.
Garden
Explore and learn about the indigenous vegetation the Greater Karoo has to offer.
Daily Housekeeping
Our dedicated housekeeping team provides daily services to ensure your stay is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Pool
The 8-m outdoor swimming pool is located on the viewing deck at the main lodge. The area is surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas and also beautifully lit at night.
Safari
Enjoy guided game drives, sunrise and sunset safaris, bush walks, and quad biking. Or explore the wild at your own pace with our self-drive 4x4 routes.
WILDLIFE
African elegance in the wilderness
Umtsalane offers different species, such as, Kudu, Eland, Black Wildebeest, Gems buck, Zebra, Rooi Hartebeest, Impala, Waterbuck, Springbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Duiker, Steen buck, Ostrich, Baboon and a variety of bird species.
The flora in the Great Karoo is something magnificent, it expands from bushveld to spekboom valleys. The area is known as the “Noorsveld”, this special plant is part of the Euphorbia family. There are different types of Noors in the district; including the very rare Euphorbia Jansenvillensis, indigenous to the area.
ACTIVITIES
The thrill of the wild
Apart from magnificent game viewing, Umtsalane boasts a diverse range of activities for our more energetic guests, including self-drive game drives, guided game drives, birdwatching, 4x4 trails, mountain biking (bring your own), and guided quad biking. For those who enjoy exploring on foot, there are safe bush walks through the bushveld amongst game and birdlife. After a day of adventure, guests are invited to cool off in the swimming pool.
UNTIL WE MEET
Where magic awaits you ...
The staff and management at Umtsalane Private Game Farm look forward to meeting you and offer families and friends relaxed and friendly hospitality that will make your stay in the African bush an unforgettable one.