Although Djuma no longer operates as a traditional safari lodge, it still offers intimate safari experiences through private, self catering accommodation and thrilling guided game drives.
The Story Behind Djuma
The name Djuma comes from the Tsonga word for "the roar of the lion". In the early 1990s, the owners transformed inherited farmland into a protected wildlife reserve. Their vision was simple: protect the land, experience the bush authentically and create a meaningful connection between people and nature. That spirit continues to shape Djuma today.
Safari Your Way
Djuma is no longer a traditional safari lodge destination. Instead, it offers an exclusive-use safari home designed for guests who want the freedom to create their own safari experience. There is no fixed lodge routine to follow. You have the time and space to make each day your own.
Stay at Tumbeta House
Tumbeta House in Djuma Private Game Reserve accommodates 6 guests in 3 en-suite bedrooms, making it ideal for families and friends wanting an exclusive-use safari house. Facilities include an open-plan living and dining spaces, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen (with private chef) and a swimming pool deck with views into the surrounding bushveld.
The Safari Experience
Track down the Lions, Leopards and other wildlife while on a game drive or bush walk led by a professional guide. Djuma safari game drives are taken in open safari vehicles, allowing you a panoramic view of the scenic landscape. Stay at Tumbeta House. Wake to the sounds of the reserve. Follow the tracks. Watch the waterhole. Let the day unfold.
Djuma Game Reserve. Your Private Wildlife Haven
Djuma means "where the Lion roars", in Shangaan, and this untouched reserve is a great place to track down these majestic cats as well as many other members of the Big Five. It is also home to Cheetah, Zebra, Giraffe and a wide variety of antelope. The region is also renowned for over 400 species of birds, making it a birders paradise.
Fun Fact: Djuma has continuously hosted one of the world's first live wildlife webcams, broadcasting from the waterhole now known as Djuma Dam Cam.
