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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Umkumbe Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers luxury tented accommodation with spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a pool bar. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, beauty services, wellness packages, fitness room, and a minimarket. Family rooms and a games room cater to all ages. Delicious Dining: Breakfast includes continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options with warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of cuisines. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Mala Mala Airport, Umkumbe Bush Lodge is highly rated for its proximity to nature, attentive staff, and safari experiences.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning tented accommodation with a wonderful outdoor rainforest shower and patio. We couldn’t feel more closer to nature than we did. Simply gorgeous setting.
  • Ana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was just perfect. The tents, the staff, the guides, the game drives, dinner, breakfast, the pool. 10/10
  • Francois
    Canada Canada
    Our guide Charlie, deeply liking his job, made the big part of our stay a success. A big 11/10 for him. Great tent experience stay and staff were always kind and attentive. Standard tents are a bit small but overall we were well installed. The...
  • Craig
    Australia Australia
    Location brilliant, generous safari time, guides wonderful, knowledgeable
  • Pablo
    Austria Austria
    Amazing people and amazing place! They treat you like family and the food, omg, so good and homemade, best bobotie ever! The bed was very comfy and the facilities in general were great, also having the swimming looking out to wildlife, so nice!...
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The luxury tents are perfect. The best part of the experience though was our guide, Charné Her knowledge, respect and enthusiasm for the animals is beyond compare. And our night tracker, Captivity, was also very skilled. He even spotted a...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the whole experience of staying here, but most of all the staff made it special. The tent was clean and comfortable to stay in, a special mention must go to the bed which was exceptionally comfortable. To my mind the food was excellent as...
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was exceptional. The room was spacious and comfortable. The treehouse guest area and boma with the fireplace was fantastic. The views of the waterhole from the treehouse guest area was amazing to watch all the wild life come and...
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We literally cannot say better things about Umkumbe - wow, wow, wow. We had a superior tent and it was stunning. So clean and luxurious despite being in the bush and everything we needed was provided. It was a little chilly to shower outside but...
  • Mathias
    Belgium Belgium
    Very comfortable considering you're sleeping in a huge tent in the bush. Same for the facilities. Personnel was amazing, super friendly, very attentative. knowledgeable guides, super nice, going to the extreme to spot, and follow the...

Managed by Umkumbe Bush Lodge Team luxury tented camp - 2gamedrives and 3meals included

Company review score: 9.8Based on 228 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Umkumbe bush lodge team can't wait to meet you!

Property information

Umkumbe bush lodge is situated in the Sabie Game Reserve of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It forms part of the greater Big 5 Kruger region. We offer luxury tented accommodation and close encounters with wildlife. Perfect for wildlife and birding enthusiasts and photographers. ***Our rate is inclusive of 2 game drives daily, sundowners and snacks and 3meals*** Tranquil camp. 'We can't wait to meet you, we can't wait to show you!' 2025 R500 conservation levi pppn not included in rate, payable at lodge. Transfers can be arranged from airports, please arrange with reservations

Neighbourhood information

Umkumbe Bush Lodge is situated in the southern part of the Sabi Sand wildtuin part of the Sabie Game Reserve. It is close by to Umkumbe Riverside lodge, and form part of the greater Kruger region renowned for the Big 5. Krugerpark is close by, with restaurants, a museum and the a curio shop, golf course and spa. Skukuza 40km away We offer you the chance to experience close encounters with wildlife and the chance to see the Big 5. ****2 gamedrives daily included in the rate, aswell as 3meals*** We can't wait to meet you, we can't wait to show you! Cashless property

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Luxury Tented Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

10 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 4,130 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Luxury Tented Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

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