Name: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
Address: Plot 39 of the Farm Grietjie, Phalaborwa, 1390 Grietjie Nature Reserve, South Africa, Plot 39 of the Farm Grietjie, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390, South Africa
Rating: 9.5

Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide

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The entire place is yours
2153 ft² size
Kitchen
View
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free Wifi
Free parking

About this property

Spacious Holiday Home: Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide in Phalaborwa offers a spacious setting with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and interconnected rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities provide additional entertainment options. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: The holiday home includes a paid shuttle service, lounge, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is provided for guests’ convenience. Local Attractions: Phalaborwa Gate is located 22 mi from the property. Other nearby attractions include the Kruger National Park and Grietjie Nature Reserve, offering diverse activities for visitors.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Vacation Home 2 twin beds 2 twin beds 1 queen bed 2 twin beds

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Kevin

United States

“Antares is in a great location on a nice reserve. The stand-out feature is the eye-level hide that affords some great viewing/photography opportunities of the lodge’s private waterhole. While we were there we had visits from impala, kudu, rhinos,...”

Edvin

United Kingdom

“The host Ian was fantastic and wonderful. So helpful and proactive with the game drives as well.”

Miguel

Germany

“An absolute paradise for wildlife lovers — and a dream come true for photographers! We spent just two days at Antares, and I only wish we could have stayed longer. In only a few magical hours in the underground hide, we were treated to...”

Richard

United Kingdom

“What an amazing set up. The camp is full of little feature that make it feel very special. The hides is a photographers dream. It is comfortable and clean with all the facilities you could ever ask for. Ian the owner was great company and very...”

Hosted by Ian Owtram

9.6

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Ian Owtram

Antares is an exclusive bush camp set within the Greater Kruger National Park. We can accommodate up to 8 guests. The facilities have been to offer 3 twin rooms, all en-suite with additional outside showers as well as a family room with 1 queen and 1 bunk bed and a shared bathroom. There is free Wi-Fi available and free parking. We run as a self-catered camp but catered options are available on request and an extra cost. Unlimited access to the underground Umgede Hide overlooking the waterhole allows you to experience game viewing from the water level and at only a few meters from the animals. We offer the camp as an exclusive unit so you need to book the entire camp for your party. Additional activities includes game drives and walks. We have access to almost 7500 Ha of reserve along the banks of the Olifants river and all of the Big 5 can be seen as well as a wide variety of general game species and an impressive bird list of over 300 species.

Ian and Mel have owned the property since 2000 where they live with their 2 children. We are all passionate about the bush and anything to do with nature. Ian grew up in Africa and has spent most of his life on the continent apart from a short 7 years spell after school when he was in the UK. Mel has born in the UK and moved to South Africa in 2000 having claimed she was born in the wrong country. Since a child she has been drawn to Africa and is now fulfilling her childhood dream.

Grietjie Private Nature Reserve is about 3000 Ha and is part of the the Balule Nature Reserve and incorporated into the Greater Kruger National Park. All the major species of animals can be found on the reserve and we are frequently visited by herds of elephants and prides of lions drinking from the waterhole in front of the camp as well as a host of other animals. The reserve also boasts a list of over 300 bird species.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide

Great facilities! Review score, 10

House rules

Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note conservation fees apply and is payable at reception.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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