Umkumbe Safari Lodge | Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Umkumbe Safari Lodge is one of the most affordable lodges located in the heart of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger. The reserve is about 65000 hectares and shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Accommodation is growing and will soon sleep 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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From the front - Umkumbe's pool, deck, and main lodge areaCredit: Em Gatland
Umkumbe's deck and swimming pool at duskCredit: Em Gatland
The large pool deck and loungers under an evening skyCredit: Em Gatland
The lively boma where dinner is servedCredit: Em Gatland
The spacious deck and lunch time dining area - all overlooking the riverCredit: Em Gatland
A place to relax at the pool, overlooking the Sand RiverCredit: Em Gatland
Looking out from a position at the poolCredit: Em Gatland
The view of Umkumbe from the riverCredit: Em Gatland
Buffalo outside Umkumbe on the Sand River
Umkumbe and a game viewer in the morning light
Self-service honesty bar on the deckCredit: Em Gatland
Dinner time entertainment by Umkumbe's staffCredit: Em Gatland
Watching elephants from the deck at UmkumbeCredit: Em Gatland
The entertainment room and loungeCredit: Em Gatland
Superior Suite: Zebra RoomCredit: Shannon WildSuperior Suite: Zebra Room
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Superior Suite: Leopard RoomCredit: Shannon WildSuperior Suite: Leopard Room
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Superior Suite en suite bathroom with outdoor shower and indoor bathCredit: Shannon WildSuperior Suite en suite bathroom with outdoor shower and indoor bath
Superior Suite: Giraffe RoomCredit: Shannon WildSuperior Suite: Giraffe Room
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Superior Suite en suite bathroom with outdoor showerCredit: Shannon WildSuperior Suite en suite bathroom with outdoor shower
Leopard Room with elephants in the Sand River beyondCredit: Shannon WildLeopard Room with elephants in the Sand River beyond
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Standard twin room
Wild dogs spotted on game drive with UmkumbeCredit: Em Gatland
A baby elephant seen on game driveCredit: Em Gatland
Rhinos on game driveCredit: Em Gatland
Zebra Suite can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking the Sand River.
Giraffe Suite can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking a small plains area with a small watering hole.
Leopard Suite can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking the Sand River.
There are 3 Standard Rooms, which can sleep 2 guests and are each equipped with one king or 2 single beds and have en suite bathroom with a shower only. These rooms face the Sand River. Two of the rooms are inter-leading.
Lion Suite can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking the Sand River.
Rhino Suite can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking the Sand River.
Elephant Suite is inter-leading with Buffalo Suite. It can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking small plains area with a small watering hole.
Buffalo Suite is inter-leading with Elephant Suite. It can sleep 2 guests and is equipped with one king size bed or 2 single beds with 2 sleeper couches, an en suite bathroom with a bath and outdoor shower. This superior suite is overlooking small plains area with a small watering hole.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Gym, Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
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.
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.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
