6 of our favourite glamping spots in Mpumalanga

Dominique Fuchs, 24 June 2025

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Are you craving a getaway in nature, but not the hassle of putting up your own tent? Look no further! LekkeSlaap has rounded up the best glamping spots in Mpumalanga to make your next holiday as effortless and memorable as possible.

Mbizane Escarpment Retreat

Schoemanskloof

Experience unparalleled natural beauty while staying in luxurious tents, surrounded by forests and stunning escarpment views. Mbizane Escarpment Retreat is tucked away in the Schoemanskloof Valley and recognised as a Natural Heritage Site, all thanks to its breathtaking cliffs, rivers, and rich biodiversity.

This retreat offers a choice of tents that sleep two to eight guests, all with comfortable living areas, well-equipped kitchens, and private wooden decks. The best part? Breakfast is included. Guests can enjoy relaxing with picnics or dining at the on-site restaurant, and engage in activities such as birdwatching, hiking, 4×4 trips, and swimming in natural pools.

Ndhula Luxury Tented Lodge

White River

Escape to Ndhula Luxury Tented Lodge, nestled in South Africa’s breathtaking Mpumalanga Lowveld. Here, you’ll discover incredible panoramic views stretching across majestic mountains, vast bushveld, and lush valleys.

These luxurious tents that sleep two to four guests are perched on a spacious wooden deck and offer a romantic bushveld getaway. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with modern amenities and comfortable patio furniture for enjoying sundowners with a view. The main lodge boasts a swimming pool, a bar, and an on-site restaurant serving delicious meals. Breakfast and dinner are included, so you don’t have to worry about cooking while being on holiday. Plus, with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing nearby, your adventure in nature is truly complete.

Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa

Hazyview

Imagine waking up surrounded by macadamia, litchi, and granadilla orchards. Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa is a luxurious bed and breakfast nestled on a farm in Hazyview. Choose between one of 14 exquisite luxury tented suites, each of which sleeps two guests and features an open en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a bath.

Enjoy delicious breakfasts and other delectable meals at the award-winning River Café, and unwind at the spa with its Jacuzzi and excellent treatments. With farm tours, Kruger National Park excursions, and Panorama Route adventures easily arranged, your ultimate getaway awaits!

Kokiville Homestead – Tipi Glamping

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Kokiville is nestled on a self-sufficient farm in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and offers a truly tranquil escape for those who share a passion for nature and the peace it brings. It’s an ideal spot to reconnect with the outdoors and unwind.

Your stay in a charming self-catering tipi sleeps two guests and is furnished with a cosy queen-size bed and a unique en-suite bathroom featuring both an indoor and an outdoor shower. There is also a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, gas stove, and microwave, and you’ll enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and private braai facilities for memorable evenings under the stars.

Umkumbe Bush Lodge Luxury Tented Camp

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife adventure at Umkumbe Bush Lodge Luxury Tented Camp. Settle into one of the luxuriously furnished tents, each sleeping two to four guests.

This incredible reserve offers the chance to spot the Big 5 with two game drives daily, ensuring you get up close with Africa’s magnificent creatures. Your stay is all-inclusive, with three delicious meals daily, and game drives with sundowners and snacks. Gather around the campfire for dinners in the boma, get a drink at the bar, cool off in the swimming pool, or check out the waterhole where animals gather throughout the day.

Buffelshoek Tented Camp

Manyeleti Game Reserve

This is Buffelshoek Tented Camp, a peaceful spot in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, right by the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Game Reserve. With just five cosy two-sleeper tents, it’s the perfect mix of comfort and that true bushveld feel. Each tent features a thatched roof, canvas front, and a unique open-air en-suite bathroom on a private wooden deck. With space for just ten guests, you can look forward to a personal touch and a proper, exclusive stay.

Relax in the cosy lounge, or spend your days on the viewing deck, watching wildlife gather at the waterhole. With elephants sometimes strolling right through camp, incredible sightings are pretty much guaranteed. Your stay also includes daily guided morning and evening game drives, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big 5 with your expert guide.

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What are you waiting for? Mpumalanga’s best glamping spots are calling your name, so pack your bags and get ready to relax.

Main image: Umkumbe Bush Lodge Luxury Tented Camp

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