Affordable South Africa

A lovingly restored house built in 1904 with character and Heritage, located in Oranjezicht, a residential suburb of Cape Town, nestled on the slope of Table Mountain. Old in years but by no means in time.

Overlooking the city and the bay, we offer simple hospitality, made perfect and we are praised for having the second best breakfast in town.

Our cosy bedrooms are designed for you to have a lovely night’s rest, they are filled with natural light offering traditional furnishings and also provide a small working desk space. There are different bed configurations for the bedrooms and family suites and all offer a view, whether it is of the garden, city or the mountain.

Be our guest and make yourself at home while exploring South Africa’s mother city, and all it has to offer.

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Acorn House Old in years but by no means in time, we look forward to welcoming you

The pool, egg chairs and lounging deck

The lounge The experience and atmosphere is laid-back; join us and take a moment to unwind in the lounge featuring the house’s original wooden flooring and working fireplace in the winter months

Acorn House breakfast We are praised for the second best breakfast in Cape Town

Standard room The bedrooms are approximately 25m2 / 269 sq. ft. and all have an en-suite bathroom. They are individually decorated with a subtle character that captures the charismatic charm of the house and its history.

Standard bathroom

1in1 Room 2in1 Room

Charming room with Queen size bed.

Charming room with twin beds together.

Property Facilities

Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Pool

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Television

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Room Service

Activities Nearby

This picturesque guest house is just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, situated in the peaceful Winelands country also known as the Franschhoek Valley. Avondrood’s original Victorian Cape-Dutch home offers guests a beautiful peaceful stay with a rich historical feel of French Huguenot culture combined with all of the modern luxuries and amenities you desire.

If rest is what you need, stay in and enjoy the tranquil gardens at Avondrood. Private and scenic the 2000sq meter gardens surround a large pool, and outdoor breakfast veranda which boasts views of the mountains.

Inside the main house you can relish in the spacious lounge next to the grand fireplace or settle into your favourite cocktail at the fully stocked bar and watch the game.

There are eight large suites to choose from, all lavishly decorated with individual themes and character. Wake to a full breakfast with your stay, served with locally roasted coffee. We take personal care in your stay with Avondrood being a family-owned and run business – rest assured that every detail will be taken care of.

Avondrood’s experienced team of staff takes pride in every aspect of Avondrood and the superior service they provide.

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Public area Swimming pool

Mountain View Suite Private veranda

Mountain View Suite Main bedroom

Mountain View Suite Second bedroom

Public areas Main lounge

Front View Front veranda

Deluxe Room Luxury Room Luxury Suite Mountain View

This room is situated in the main house facing the street side with its own separate bathroom with shower only. Bed is a King size Double.

These rooms are overlooking the garden. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with under-floor heating, Victorian bath and separate spacious Hans Grohe rain dance shower. The beds are all King size Doubles.

This room has a private garden and terrace and is the closest room to the pool and garden area. The room has an en-suite bathroom with under-floor heating, Victorian bath and separate spacious Hans Grohe rain dance shower. The bed is a King size Double.

The fully furnished upper level family suite has 2 bedrooms; 1 King and 1 Twin. There is a spacious bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower, as well as a TV lounge with fireplace and a private upper level verandah with magnificent mountain views.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, TV Room

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Underfloor Heating, Verandah

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Bowls, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Hot Air Ballooning, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Adventures, Massages, Mountain Biking, Museums, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Rock Climbing, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Shark Cage Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting

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 Standard Rooms

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.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Paid), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Laundry Service (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.