10 Days South Africa "Big-5" Safari and Victoria Falls from US$3,999.-pp

Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport is situated in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, near Dries Niemandt Park, Acrobranch Modderfontein, the South African National Museum of Military History, Lory Park Zoo and the Wilds Nature Reserve. Units feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, soundproofing, safety deposit boxes, ironing equipment, refrigerators and desks. There is an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Additional amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, airport transfer services, parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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First Class Deluxe

This elegant suite offers the luxury of a King size bed and en-suite ?bathroom with a large bath and seperate shower. Direct dial telephone, large executive work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, laptop safe

Property Facilities

Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television

Available Services

Room Service

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Game Drives, General Sightseeing, Golf, Historical Tours

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.

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Beautiful swimming pool area Credit: Em Gatland

The lively boma where dinner is served Credit: Em Gatland

The lounge and patio area Credit: Em Gatland

Watching elephants from the deck at Umkumbe Credit: Em Gatland

Sundowner sessions Credit: Em Gatland

Outdoor showers Credit: Em Gatland

Indoor lounge and dining area Credit: Em Gatland

Game drive sundowners Credit: Em Gatland

Lounge area with pool table Credit: Em Gatland

Wild dogs spotted on game drive Credit: Em Gatland

Elephant calf on game drive Credit: Em Gatland

Lions big 5 Credit: Gemma Thomas

Dazzle of zebra Credit: Gemma Thomas

Pride of lions on Umkumbe Credit: Gemma Thomas

Sunsets in the Sabie Game Reserve Credit: Gemma Thomas

Umkumbe is big cat paradise Credit: Gemma Thomas

Umkumbe Accommodation Credit: Em Gatland

Large Rooms at Umkumbe Credit: Em Gatland

Bed and Seating Area Credit: Em Gatland

Umkumbe Bathrooms Credit: Em Gatland

Seating Area at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside Credit: Em Gatland

Umkumbe's Bathrooms Credit: Em Gatland

Umkumbe Suites Credit: Em Gatland

Buffalo and Elephant Interleading Superior Rooms Credit: Stew Nolan

The Giraffe Superior Room Credit: Stew Nolan

The Balcony of a Superior Room Credit: Stew Nolan

Standard Room with Seating Area Credit: Stew Nolan

One of the Standard Rooms Credit: Stew Nolan

The Superior Rooms Credit: Stew Nolan

The Superior Room Outdoor Shower Credit: Stew Nolan

Superior Room Bathroom Credit: Stew Nolan

Game Drive Drinks Stop Credit: Stew Nolan

Traversing the Sabie Game Reserve Credit: Stew Nolan

Getting Ready for Game Drive Credit: Stew Nolan

Birding in the Sabie Game Reserve Credit: Stew Nolan

Finding Elephants on Game Drive Credit: Stew Nolan

Aerial Views of Game Drives Credit: Stew Nolan

Sunset Views in the Sabie Game Reserve Credit: Stew Nolan

Sundowner Stop on Game Drive Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe is a Haven for Leopards Credit: Stew Nolan

An African Sunset Credit: Stew Nolan

Finding Leopards in the Sabie Reserve Credit: Stew Nolan

The Poolside at Night Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe's Lounge Area Credit: Stew Nolan

The Small Gym Area Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe's Entrance Credit: Stew Nolan

Snacks and Food at Umkumbe Credit: Stew Nolan

The Indoor Dining and Breakfast Area Credit: Stew Nolan

The Splash Pool Overlooks the Sand River Credit: Stew Nolan

Boma Area for Outdoor Entertainment Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe Boma Area Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe Outdoor Dining Credit: Stew Nolan

The Curio Shop Credit: Stew Nolan

Umkumbe's Main Lounge Area Credit: Stew Nolan

The lawns of Umkumbe Credit: Stew Nolan

Splash Pool By Night Credit: Stew Nolan

Food Menu at Umkumbe Credit: Stew Nolan

Aerial Views of the Sand River Credit: Stew Nolan

Views of the Sand River from a Superior Room Credit: Stew Nolan

The Curio Shop Credit: Stew Nolan

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Superior Suites

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.

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 Nearby

Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Safaris

Morning and Evening Game Drives Game Walks

At Umkumbe we offer two game drives per day, one in the morning that departs at approximately 06h00 and the afternoon drive at 16h00. On the morning drive there is a stop for coffee and on the afternoon drive you will stop for sundowners. After sundowners guests will get to experience a night drive on the journey back to the lodge.

The night drives allow guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals not encountered during the day. Your tracker uses a powerful spotlight during the night drives to search for nocturnal animals, which include hyenas, aardvarks, bush babies, genet cats and mongoose.

After a full breakfast guests have the option of going on morning bush walk. Walks are led by qualified and trained field guides. You will have the opportunity to track wildlife, learn about the surrounding vegetation and how to read the African bush. If you're lucky you will enjoy a few close encounters with large predators.

Game walks are upon request and do not form part of the standard, set daily itinerary. Game walks are in English only and are subject to guide availability and weather conditions. They are not guaranteed.

Outdoor Traditional Safari Style Dining

Guests dine together in the open-air boma when they stay at Umkumbe. The tables are centred around a campfire, which is often the hub of activity after dinner. Rangers will often come and sit with guests to answer questions about the day's safari.

Dinner is served at a set time after the evening game drive, and there is always a variety of deliciously prepared dishes available buffet-style.

Set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions. The lodge offers 27 well-appointed rooms with elegant, contemporary style decor encompassing Victoria Falls’ colonial past and African flavour. All rooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms as well as a private balcony/patio looking out onto the gardens.

Families are well catered to with inter-leading room options as well as one family suite.

Our gardens are an oasis of calm boasting a guest swimming pool in both the main lodge area and Flame Lily wing.

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Lounge Area Inside Lounge Area

Dining Room Inside Dining Room

Main terrace Soft seating area

Outside Dining Area Terrace Dining Area

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Flame Lily Wing Flame Lily Wing seating area and pool

Flame Lily Wing Flame Lily area seating area

Flame Lily wing room Room interior

Garden View

A room with spacious a patio looking out over a private garden with manicured lawns and indigenous trees that offer a welcome perch to a variety of birdlife. Eight of these rooms inter-lead and are ideal for families or groups travelling together.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Natural History Tours, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Tennis Court, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Batonka Guest Lodge Restaurant

We serve breakfast, lunch and dinners for our guests at Batonka.

All meals are served on our restaurant terrace with views of the garden.

Breakfast is included and offers both a continental buffet as well as a hot a la carte menu to choose from daily.

Lunch has a variety of light a la carte options which we keep fresh and seasonal.

Our a la carte dinner menu changes daily with a focus on a more fine dining experience for guests. Menu choices are always available for guests with specific dietary requirements.