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Umkumbe Safari Lodge ligt in het hart van het Sabie Game Reserve aan de droge rivierbedding van de Zandrivier waar wilde dieren hun dorst komen lessen.
De 10 kamers zijn voorzien van alle moderne comfort en beschikken over een ensuite badkamer, een buitendouche en een privé patio. Sommige chalets zijn met elkaar verbonden via een tussendeur, waardoor ze ideaal zijn voor kleine groepen en families.
Tijdens de warmste uren van de dag genieten gasten van de verkoeling van het zwembad terwijl olifanten, buffels en nijlpaarden voorbij trekken.
De maaltijden worden voorzien in de traditionele boma waar 's avonds een knapperend kampvuur wordt aangestoken. Na het diner nemen rangers hun gasten mee voor een rit in het donker om het nachtelijk actieve wild te bekijken.
Vanaf het dek en de gastenverblijven zijn er bijna altijd wilde dieren als olifanten, buffels, antilopen, bavianen of visarenden te zien.
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, 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
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.
