Boma in the Bush
Our thoughts
Boma in the Bush was a really pleasant surprise. The stands are spacious, with concrete or grass depending on your setup, and every site has power and water. The private ablutions have great showers with hot and cold water. What really made it special was the owner, who is incredibly accommodating and goes out of her way to help. The pool and loungers are very welcome after a long day on the road. Being close to the highway it can be a bit noisy at night if you're a light sleeper, but as a stopover heading north, it's hard to fault.
What's Hot
Owner goes out of her way to help
Private ablutions with great hot showers
Power and water on every stand
Spacious concrete or grass stands
Swimming pool and loungers
Air-conditioned rondavels with kitchens
Convenient stopover on the N1
What's not
Highway noise at night
A stopover rather than a wilderness experience
Boma in the Bush Gallery
Overview
Boma in the Bush is a small, well-kept campsite with chalets on a smallholding about 8 to 10 km north of Polokwane, right on the main route to Zimbabwe. It's close enough to town to stock up at the Mall of the North, but far enough out to feel like you're in the bush. The stands are spacious, with a choice of concrete or grass, and each has its own power and water. There are private ablutions, a swimming pool with loungers, and air-conditioned rondavels with a kitchen if you fancy a night off from the tent.
FAQ's
On a smallholding about 8 to 10 km north of Polokwane, off the N1 towards Beitbridge, Limpopo
Yes, power on every stand
Spacious concrete or grass stands, power and water on each site, private ablutions with hot and cold showers, swimming pool with loungers, air-conditioned rondavels with kitchen facilities
R350 per night for camping, check current rates when booking
Yes, spacious stands and a swimming pool
Check with the owner before bringing pets
Yes, the property is fenced.
Contact the owner, Elsa, directly on +27 82 806 5939 to book your stand or rondavel. Booking ahead is a good idea in school holidays when the N1 is busy with travellers heading north.
All year round, a handy stopover on the N1 heading to or from Zimbabwe
No, a standard vehicle is fine
Polokwane (about 10 km), Mall of the North, Polokwane Game Reserve, Makhado and the Soutpansberg, Beitbridge border via the N1
Light sleepers should bring earplugs or ask for a stand furthest from the road. Stock up at the Mall of the North before you settle in for the night.
