SAI 2024 Umkumbe Kruger Safari (4 Star)

Depart from Durban International Airport and fly to Nelspruit Airport.  (Flights from Johannesburg on request) On arrival you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge.  The road transfer will take about an hour.

In the late afternoon board your safari vehicles for an exciting game followed by dinner back at the lodge.

Accommodation: Umkumbe Bush Lodge  or similar

The focus at the lodge is of the view of the seasonal Sand River. Almost daily, guests are treated to sightings of various animals grazing in the riverbed. The lodge sleeps a maximum of 20 guests in 10 chalets/rooms. Most of the rooms have a small verandah with camping chairs, and with views of the Sand River, while others look onto a small plains area with a watering hole.

Full day at the lodge under the care of your rangers.

One of the main aims of going on safari is to go on a game drive. On game drives you are able to get a lot closer to big game. All game drives are conducted in open 4 x 4 Landrovers. No roof allows you 360 degree views, perfect for wonderful photographic and video opportunities.

On your 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. The night drives allow guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals not encountered during the day. During the night drives, your tracker uses a powerful spotlight to search for nocturnal animals. You can see a wide variety of animals not normally seen during the day, including leopards, hyenas, serval, porcupines, bush babies, genet cats and nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars

For the more energetic, each day after breakfast there is the option of a morning bush walk. The walk is an opportunity to experience the bushveld at close quarters. All walking safaris are led by qualified rangers. They will explain the animal tracks and what animals passed through during the night, in addition to the sophistication of termite mounds and other interesting facets of the bush that go unnoticed on game drives. The chance to walk amongst wildlife allows you to fully immerse yourself in African smells and sounds.

In between drives you can relax and use the lodge facilities on offer.

Accommodation: Umkumbe Safari Lodge or similar

Enjoy a final early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Transfer by road to Nelspruit Airport in time to check in for your flight to Durban. (Flights to Johannesburg on request)