Panoramic mountain vistas frame the infinity-edge pool where guests gather for sunset wildlife spotting. Meals are served in the main house, by the fire pit, or in the wine room. Staff notify guests when animals visit the on-site watering hole, creating safari moments steps from comfortable beds.
Located in Hoedspruit, umVangati House is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blyde River Canyon and God's Window. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Hoedspruit travel guide
Swadini Road (D2189), Blyde River Canyon, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
What's nearby
Selati Nature Reserve
11 min drive - 5.1 km
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
20 min drive - 14.0 km
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
22 min drive - 21.0 km
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
44 min drive - 34.8 km
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
45 min drive - 40.1 km
Getting around
Hoedspruit (HDS)
62 min drive
Restaurants
Kadisi Restaurant
84 min drive
Annes cotton club cafe
11 min drive
The Buck & Berg
13 min drive
The dog box pub
6 min drive
24° South
11 min drive
About this property
umVangati House
Luxury guesthouse in the mountains
Located close to Blyde River Canyon, umVangati House provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at umVangati House feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at umVangati House?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at umVangati House on Oct 27, 2026 start from ₩440,677, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is umVangati House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at umVangati House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at umVangati House?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does umVangati House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 800.00 per person applies.
Where is umVangati House located?
Situated in the mountains, this luxury guesthouse is in the same region as Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.
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umVangati House Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The views from umVangati House were breathtaking, each dish was delectable, the staff and owners were so friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, clean, comfortable and felt very safe. I could not recommend this place more highly. It was the highlight of my trip.
Unbelievable stay in a familairy atmosphere with great food. Lidia und Giel are amazing.The view is just impressive. It is also possible to see some wild animals at the water hole.
For me it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Thank you so much for the great stay! We hope we'll come back one day.
WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed.
Absolutely incredible, surrounded by natural beauty, welcomed into a stunning home, treated like family. This was a very special place that we will never forget. If you are in the area, you must experience this location. Food was delicious, equal to a fine dining restaurant. The staff were so kind!
WOW!! From the second you arrive, to the moment you leave you are treated like royalty. This family run business in the mountains is the perfect getaway. All the family members are extremely friendly, professional and have a great knowledge of the house and the surrounding area. They also have a watering hole, to which someone will notify you when animals are there. As we traveled for our honeymoon, we decided to upgrade to a suite, and we were not disappointed. The views from the room were mind-blowing. The room itself had maybe the comfiest bed I have ever slept in, great amenities provided, as well as pool towels for the pool at the main house. In the main house, the infinity edge swimming pool has the most insane view of the mountains. You can choose to have your meals inside, outside, next to a fire pit or treat yourself and eat in the wine room. Unfortunately, im not a wine drinker, but the wine room was amazing. I genuinely cant say enough about how amazing this place is. The local area has lots of great activities, we visited Jessica The Hippo and a Hot Air Balloon ride both of which I highly recommend. If you are thinking of a trip then this is the place to stay, I promise it wont disappoint. The only thing I would mention is the long driveway, Id highly recommend a higher car, but we did manage in our saloon car. On the drive up we saw giraffe, so please stick to the speed limit, as they come out of nowhere. To sum it up, the best place I have ever stayed.
This place is INCREDIBLE. The hosts are the nicest people. The views are even nicer than the photos make it look, and the same with the actual place There's a huge open area in the main house and two decks. Then the rooms also have incredible views. We had dinner each night and breakfast each day and all the meals were great and very filling! Would highly recommend coming out here and seeing Blyde River Canyon and enjoying this incredible home.
We had a great stay at the umVangati House. We were very well welcomed and amazed by the location and view from the house. Everything is organised to make sure you'll have an enjoyable stay. We will definitely come back.
We chose to have diner at the house and would definitely recommend it, food was great!
I’m truly lost for words to describe how beautiful this place is. It’s like a stunning Bel Air Mansion where, instead of Hollywood neighbours, you’re more likely to see a troop of noisy baboons or a herd of Zebra at the house’s very own watering hole a couple of hundred metres away. You MUST order Lidia’s evening meal (because it’s delicious) and try some of Giel’s Wine (because he has a gorgeous wine cellar under the main house).
Try to stay two or three nights and you’ll have the most relaxing time.
Recebemos um welcome drink na entrada (cortesia) . Os proprietários e a gerência são muito gentis. Os quartos são ultra confortáveis, silenciosos e com mimos exclusivos. Recomendo jantar no hotel pois é 20km da cidade , e conta com um menu completo (entrada, prato principal, e sobremesa ) por cerca de 440 rands por pessoa . Enfim valeu demais !!! O café da manhã e cortesia e foi o melhor que tivemos na viagem ( sendo que fiquei em diversos 5 estrela ) Nota 10!!!!
Melhor hotel que ficamos na Africa do Sul. Quartos confortáveis, proprietários simpáticos e com certeza a melhor comida que experimentamos na Africa do Sul. A vista para Blyde River Canyon é simplesmente fantástica. E possível ver animais bebendo água a partir do deck do hotel. As áreas comuns são lindas, incluindo uma piscina com vista fantástica. Vale muito a pena!
Ótimo atendimento, você é sempre bem tratado pelos donos do umVangati. A casa é coisa de cinema...linda, moderna, muito bem decorada, com um vista impressionante!! Ficamos hospedados no quarto casal luxo (suíte 1), o quarto é enorme, moderno e com varanda. A banheira e o chuveiro tem vista para os canyons (muito bonito). Solicitamos o jantar para noite que passamos lá, o mesmo foi preparado pela dona do umVangati, que estava saborosíssimo!! Os únicos arrependimentos foram não ter ficado hospedado mais uma noite e ter feito o tour pelos canyons.
Das umVangati House ist etwas spezielles in jeder Beziehung. Die Lage ist exponiert. Die Architektur und Ausstattung Luxuriös. Ganz liebevolle Gastgeber mit sehr persönlichem aber immer passendem Kontakt. Das Essen wird von der Hausherrin persönlich zubereitet und ist unglaublich gut. Selbst für mich als Vegetarier hat sie etwas gezaubert, was mit Abstand das beste Essen war, was ich im Urlaub in Südafrika bekommen habe. Das ganze hat seinen Preis, ist aber für die Leistung die man erhält jedenfalls angemessen.
What can I say:
Great view,
Super tasty food,
Very welcoming staff,
Outstandingly beatiful "decor" of the house,
Attention to details,
Proximity to the Blyde canyon.
I would gladly return next time.
Highly recommended.
Umvangati is a modern house looking over the Drakensburg and Blyde River Canyon - with amazing views! It's a perfect escape for some peace and quiet, a bit of forced 'switch off', which is what we needed. Rooms are lovely (we were in queen), and the whole house spacious and stylish. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Food is excellent. My only suggestion for dinners is to give a choice of main in case it's something you don't eat. We drove from Kruger Park and was great to do both. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cette maison d'hôtes qui est juste sublime !
Le cadre, l'accueil des propriétaires, les chambres, le paysage, le petit déjeuner : tout est était parfait!
On se sent dans un site à part : on a vraiment l'impression d'être dans un autre monde !
Je ne peux que recommander ce lieu !
Es una casa privada con pocas habitaciones y el trato que dan los dueños es exquisito y 100% personalizado.
La ubicación es muy buena para ir a explorar la Panorama Route y el Parque nacional de Kruger.
El desayuno que sirven esta muy bueno y recomiendo probar las cenas. Las vistas desde la casa son preciosas.
La habitación es acogedora y comoda. El wifi va bien.
Lo recomiendo sin duda, no os arrepentireis!