Umshanti

Umshanti Accommodation, activities, conference, team building, family weekends, mid-week breakaways!

Our five 10-sleeper houses are made for shared weekends and easy time together. Plenty of space, relaxed living and room...
03/06/2026

Our five 10-sleeper houses are made for shared weekends and easy time together. Plenty of space, relaxed living and room for families or groups of friends to settle in and unwind at Umshanti.

A simple, spacious breakaway where the days stretch a little longer.

There’s something deeply calming about slipping into our kolkol wood-fired hot tub overlooking the Buffeljags Dam. Warm ...
01/06/2026

There’s something deeply calming about slipping into our kolkol wood-fired hot tub overlooking the Buffeljags Dam. Warm water, open views and complete privacy, simple, slow bliss at Umshanti.

Part of the private Ougat family unit, it’s yours to enjoy, unrushed and uninterrupted.

Windgat is one of our five 10-sleeper self-catering houses right on the banks of Buffeljags Dam, made for big gatherings...
31/05/2026

Windgat is one of our five 10-sleeper self-catering houses right on the banks of Buffeljags Dam, made for big gatherings, shared meals and easy days by the water.

With wide open views and plenty of space for family and friends, it’s the kind of place where everyone settles in quickly and time starts to stretch out a little.

Days on Buffeljags Dam are made for play, from early morning fishing lines cast into the still water, to crisp swims and...
29/05/2026

Days on Buffeljags Dam are made for play, from early morning fishing lines cast into the still water, to crisp swims and watersports that leave everyone laughing and a little wind-kissed.

Staying at Umshanti means the dam is your playground, whether you’re drifting slowly, splashing around, or simply sitting back and watching it all unfold.

There’s a special moment on the barge cruise when everything slows right down as you drift into the gorge and pause for ...
27/05/2026

There’s a special moment on the barge cruise when everything slows right down as you drift into the gorge and pause for a while, surrounded by towering cliffs, still water and the kind of natural beauty that makes you go quiet without even trying.

It’s a chance to take it all in, the reflections, the birdlife, and the raw, untouched scenery that feels far from everything else.

There’s a quiet kind of magic in Gypsy Cottage at Umshanti, a space made for wandering souls and couples who feel most a...
25/05/2026

There’s a quiet kind of magic in Gypsy Cottage at Umshanti, a space made for wandering souls and couples who feel most at home when life is a little untamed. Tucked into nature, it invites slow mornings, open skies and the simple joy of being together without distraction. A place to pause, breathe deeply, and settle in, even if just for a while.

Golden light, gentle water, and time together as the sun slips behind the hills. Our sunset barge cruise is one of those...
24/05/2026

Golden light, gentle water, and time together as the sun slips behind the hills. Our sunset barge cruise is one of those moments that stays with you long after the day ends. Bring the family, pack your favourite snacks and drinks, bring the dog along too, and settle in for a slow, beautiful journey.

This is one of those bucket list experiences that’s best shared, relaxed, and unrushed, the Umshanti way.

“Die hoogste bome vang die meeste wind.”Standing tall against the elements, shaped by time, weather and patience. This q...
22/05/2026

“Die hoogste bome vang die meeste wind.”

Standing tall against the elements, shaped by time, weather and patience. This quiet moment in nature reminds us that strength isn’t always loud, and resilience often grows in the most unexpected places. At Umshanti, the landscape tells its own stories if you slow down enough to listen.

There’s space here for everyone. Our 10 sleeper self-catering houses make it easy for families and friends to gather, sl...
20/05/2026

There’s space here for everyone. Our 10 sleeper self-catering houses make it easy for families and friends to gather, slow down, and truly spend time together. Long breakfasts, shared meals, kids running free, and evenings that stretch a little longer than planned.

Add a barge cruise to the mix, fire up the braai on the water, and suddenly you’re not just away for the weekend, you’re making memories that will be talked about for years. This is time well spent, in a place that invites you to reconnect and simply be together.

We’d love to welcome you to Umshanti.

There’s something about this landscape that just does the work for you. Soft light on the water, wide skies, quiet momen...
18/05/2026

There’s something about this landscape that just does the work for you. Soft light on the water, wide skies, quiet moments that feel unhurried. The barge cruise drifts gently through it all, offering views that seem made for photographs, whether you’re capturing reflections, birdlife, or simply the feeling of being there.

It’s the kind of setting where you don’t need to overthink the shot. You just look, pause, and press the button. Moments like these stay with you long after the cruise ends.

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Umshanti Lodge
Buffeljagsrivier
6742

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