Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Umkumbe Safari Lodge

The Umkumbe Safari Lodge is situated in the Sabi Sand Private Reserve, between Mala Mala and Londolozi, which is an area that has the greatest diversity of wildlife in Africa. With no barrier between the reserve and Kruger National Park, the game viewing is spectacular.

Visitors can experience the wildlife on guided walks and game drives under the guidance of expert rangers. The rangers will ensure that your safari experience is truly memorable. Each day begins with an early morning safari game drive. In the late afternoon guests head out on another game drive and return after dark, offering guests exhilarating night game drives as well! Optional bush walks are offered every day after breakfast.

The Sabi Sand is the oldest and most successful private game reserve in South Africa.  It was founded in the 1950’s by a group of private individual land owners. The reserve is about 65000 hectares’ bordering the Kruger National Park. Sabi Sand is home to a wide verity of animals, this includes the famous big 5.

A safari to the Kruger Park would not be complete without the traditional boma experience. Dinner is served around a roaring fire against the natural night sounds of the bushveld.

Rates include all meals, game walks, drives, tea and coffee.

Umkumbe Safari Lodge accommodation comprises of seven units each with two single beds, en-suite bathrooms, own private patios and each fitted with an air-conditioner. There is also dormitory-style accommodation available, with communal bathroom facilities.

The lodge is easily accessible via either a self drive from Johannesburg, or by flying into the closest airport which is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in Nelspruit. The self drive takes 6 hours from Johannesburg on good, safe roads. The flight takes approximately 1 hour. Road transfers from KMIA to Umkumbe can be arranged and take approximately 2 hours.

Facilities

Air-Conditioning. Mosquito Net. Splash Pool. Bar on the Premises.

Directions

GPS Co-Ords:
S 24 52.317
E 419 31.533    

From Johannesburg/Pretoria - Take the N12 or N4 highway respectively to Witbank / eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast / eMakhazeni and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 towards Nelspruit / Mbombela. At Nelspruit / Mbombela, turn left onto the R40 to White River. In White River, at the first set of traffic lights in the town itself, turn left, following signs to Hazyview and Wildtuin / Kruger National Park. At the next set of traffic lights, turn right. Cross over the next set of traffic lights and then at the final set, with a Caltex garage on your right, turn left on the R40 for Hazyview (the R538, via the Numbi Gate, is a busy road and not recommended). After approximately 45 km, you will go down a steep hill towards a T-junction. Turn left, staying on the R40 and drive towards Hazyview and follow as per the below.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.