Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside | Sabi Sand Nature Reserve

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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Umkumbe's deck and swimming pool at dusk Credit: Em Gatland
Umkumbe and a game viewer in the morning light
A place to relax at the pool, overlooking the Sand River Credit: Em Gatland
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

Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Fast Facts

Safari Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English

No. Rooms: 10

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Alternative Accommodation

Chacma Bush Camp
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