Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside
About
Accommodation
Umkumbe offers 3 Standard Rooms and 8 Superior Chalets. Standard Rooms feature 1 king or 2 single beds, en-suite showers, air-conditioning, and bush views; two are inter-leading. Superior Chalets include private decks with sun loungers, tea and coffee facilities, sleeper couches, and en-suite bathrooms with indoor baths and outdoor showers.
Facilities
The lodge features a swimming pool, lounge, bar, dining area with Sand River views, traditional boma for evening gatherings, and gym. The unfenced property includes tripwire protection against elephants and larger animals, making it safe for children.
Location & Surroundings
Positioned on the Sand River in Sabi Sands within Sabie Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park. 6 hours' drive from Johannesburg, or 1 hour flight from Johannesburg and 2 hours from Cape Town. The fenceless location creates an uninterrupted ecosystem with exceptional Big Five viewing and diverse birdlife.
Rooms
Standard Room
Comfortable rooms in a tranquil setting with windows overlooking the African bush. Each room accommodates 2 guests with a choice of 1 king bed or 2 single beds. En-suite bathrooms with shower only. Tw
Superior Chalet
Spacious chalets each accommodating 2 guests with a choice of one king bed or two single beds. Feature private decks with sun loungers, tea and coffee facilities, two sleeper couches, air-conditioning
Location
Address
Sabie Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga
Directions
6 hours drive from Johannesburg via N12/N4 to Mbombela, then R40 to Hazyview, R538 to Hazyview, then R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate, followed by gravel road through Shaw's Gate. Alternatively, 1 hour flight from Johannesburg or 2 hours from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Nelspr
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