Tumbeta House at Djuma

A Private Safari Home in the Sabi Sands

Tumbeta House is Djuma’s most intimate place to stay — a private, self-catered safari home designed for guests who want space, flexibility, and a deeper connection to the bush.

Set within the unfenced wilderness of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Tumbeta House offers the rare freedom to experience Djuma at your own pace. This is not a lodge stay. It is a house — quiet, contained, and deliberately small — where the rhythms of the reserve shape each day.

Here, the focus is not on excess, but on immersion.

Safari on Your Terms

Staying at Tumbeta House means access to the same extraordinary wildlife that has made Djuma internationally renowned.

Guests can choose to:

• Self-drive within designated areas

• Arrange guided game drives with experienced local guides

• Add private catering, hosting or guiding services through trusted partners

This flexibility makes Tumbeta House particularly well suited to guests who want a customisable safari, rather than a fixed itinerary.

Wildlife Without Fences

Djuma lies within the greater Sabi Sands, unfenced to the Kruger National Park. This allows wildlife to move freely through the reserve.

Regular sightings include:

• Leopards

• Lions

• Elephants

• Buffalo

• A rich variety of birdlife

Encounters are unforced and natural — shaped by the land, the season, and time spent paying attention. 

Designed for Privacy and Independence

Tumbeta House accommodates a maximum of six guests, making it ideal for families, close friends, or privately hosted groups.

The house features:

• Three en-suite bedrooms

• Open-plan living and dining spaces

• A fully equipped self-catering kitchen

• Private deck with views into the surrounding bushveld

• Outdoor areas designed for long, unhurried days

The design is simple, functional and intentional — allowing the bush to remain the main presence.

Ideal for Hosted and Value-Added Stays

Tumbeta House works exceptionally well for:

• Privately hosted safaris

• Small photographic groups

• Families travelling together

• Tour operators offering tailored, value-added experiences

Because the house is self-catered and commission-free, it allows operators to build their own layered offering — from full catering and guiding to curated bush experiences — without being constrained by a traditional lodge structure.

A Different Way To Stay At Djuma

Tumbeta House reflects a broader philosophy at Djuma: immersion over expansion.

It is a place for guests who value space over spectacle, privacy over performance, and experiences that linger long after the stay ends.

Whether you arrive with your own plan, or work with a trusted host to shape your time here, Tumbeta House offers a rare kind of access — to the bush, and to yourself within it.