Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

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Beautiful swimming pool area

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The lively boma where dinner is served

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The lounge and patio area

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Watching elephants from the deck at Umkumbe

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Sundowner sessions

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Outdoor showers

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Indoor lounge and dining area

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Game drive sundowners

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Lounge area with pool table

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Wild dogs spotted on game drive

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Elephant calf on game drive

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Lions big 5

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Dazzle of zebra

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Pride of lions on Umkumbe

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Sunsets in the Sabie Game Reserve

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Umkumbe is big cat paradise

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Umkumbe Accommodation

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Large Rooms at Umkumbe

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Bed and Seating Area

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Umkumbe Bathrooms

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Seating Area at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

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Umkumbe's Bathrooms

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Umkumbe Suites

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Buffalo and Elephant Interleading Superior Rooms

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The Giraffe Superior Room

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The Balcony of a Superior Room

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Standard Room with Seating Area

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One of the Standard Rooms

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The Superior Rooms

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The Superior Room Outdoor Shower

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Superior Room Bathroom

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Game Drive Drinks Stop

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Traversing the Sabie Game Reserve

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Getting Ready for Game Drive

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Birding in the Sabie Game Reserve

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Finding Elephants on Game Drive

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Aerial Views of Game Drives

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Sunset Views in the Sabie Game Reserve

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Sundowner Stop on Game Drive

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Umkumbe is a Haven for Leopards

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An African Sunset

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Finding Leopards in the Sabie Reserve

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The Poolside at Night

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Umkumbe's Lounge Area

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The Small Gym Area

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Umkumbe's Entrance

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Snacks and Food at Umkumbe

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The Indoor Dining and Breakfast Area

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The Splash Pool Overlooks the Sand River

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Boma Area for Outdoor Entertainment

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Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is one of the most affordable lodges located in the heart of the Sabie Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger. The reserve is about 65000 hectares and shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.

The accommodation sleeps 20 people at capacity. Rooms have two single beds, ensuite bathrooms and private patios, while each is fitted with an air-conditioner. Some of the chalets are connected via an inter-leading door, making them ideal for small groups and families. During the heat of summer, guests can relax around the swimming pool, which overlooks the Sand River and the open wilderness.

Dining in a traditional boma around a roaring fire is one of the most enjoyable African bush experiences. After dinner, rangers may even take guests out on a night drive to view the nocturnally active wildlife.

Umkumbe is in a prime position and there is almost always game to be seen from the deck and the main guest areas. Elephants, buffalo, antelope, baboons are regular visitors, while a pair of breeding fish eagles nests just in front of the lodge.

There are 8 Superior Suites, each of which sleep two people in either one king size bed or two single beds. Every suite also has two sleeper couches and an en suite bathroom, which includes a bath and outdoor shower. Two of the suites are inter-leading (Buffalo and Elephant), making it a good option for families or friends travelling together.

There are 3 Standard Rooms at Umkumbe, two of which are interleading. The Standard Rooms each sleep two people in either one king size bed or two single beds, and has an en suite bathroom with a shower only. All 3 Standard Rooms face the Sand River, which flows in front of the lodge.

LANGUAGES:

Afrikaans, English

TYPE:

Accommodation

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Adventure

Big 5

Birding

Flora

Leisure

Nature

Relaxation

Star Gazing

Wildlife

PROPERTY FACILITIES:

Bar

Battery Charging Facilities

Gym

Internet Access (Paid)

Laundry Service (Available)

Library

Pool

Restaurant

Secure Parking

ROOM FACILITIES:

Air Conditioning

Bath

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Electrical Outlets

En-Suite

Mosquito Nets

Outside Shower

Safe

Shower

AVAILABLE SERVICES:

Airport Shuttle (Available)

ACTIVITIES ON SITE:

Big 5

Bird Watching

Game Drives

Game Viewing

Game Walks

Safaris

Walks (Guided)

ACTIVITIES OFF SITE:

Animal Encounters

Big 5

Bird Watching

Cultural Tours

Game Drives

Game Viewing

Game Walks

General Sightseeing

Safaris

FRIENDLY:

Honeymoon

Leisure

Vegetarian

GUIDANCE:

Game Drive (Max 10 pax)