Umkumbe Bush Lodge

Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Umkumbe Bush Lodge is a luxury tented camp in the southern Sabi Sand, offering six Meru-style tents with private decks and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can relax by the pool or boma and enjoy two daily game drives with expert guides, spotting the Big Five and other wildlife. Intimate and stylish, the lodge offers a true Kruger safari experience.

FROM ZAR 6100 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

*Please note that rates vary according to room type and availability. Transport and conservation fees are to be added on top of the stay rate. Rates work on time of travel and increase 1 January yearly with around 10%. Single rates are slightly more than the per person sharing price.

Included

• Accommodation
• Three Meals Daily
• Morning & Evening Game Drives on Open-air Safari Vehicles
• Teas, coffees and drinking water

Excluded

Currency Conversion

Nestled beneath a canopy of indigenous trees in the southern Sabi Sand, Umkumbe Bush Lodge combines the charm of glamping with the elegance of a luxury safari camp. The lodge features six beautifully appointed Meru-style tented suites, including secluded luxury and superior options with private views, outdoor showers, and bathtubs—perfect for couples or small families.

The main lodge, designed around a grand weeping boer-bean tree, exudes a relaxed treehouse atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the spacious boma area, unwind by the pool and deck, or take in the tranquil views from the modern bar and loft spaces.

With two daily game drives exploring the same rich traversing area as Umkumbe Safari Lodge, guests are treated to unforgettable wildlife encounters, scenic sundowners, and the true rhythm of the African bush. Umkumbe Bush Lodge offers a perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and authenticity in the heart of the Kruger wilderness.

HIGHLIGHTS

Situated at Sabi Sands Game Reserve;
Optional guided bush walks available (extra cost);
Small camp that runs with emphasis being on service to guests; and
Open Air Game Drives

Facilities

TV Bar
Swimming Pool
Dining and entertainment area with some games and seating areas on the deck
Wifi – Complimentary
Secure-parking
Laundry Service (extra cost)
Boma
Card Payments Accepted
Airport Transfers can be added

ROOM TYPE

FEATURES

RATES

Standard Tent

Available: 4

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Air conditioner

Shower

Hairdryer at dressing table

Wifi

Porch

Safe

Bath towels

Mosquito Nets

FROM ZAR 6100 per person per night

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Standard Tented Gallery

Luxury Tent

Available: 1

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Air Conditioner

Safe

Outside Shower for Starlit Nights

Hairdryer at Dressing Table

Wifi

Medium Sized Lounge Area (Room Sleeps 2)

Bathtub

Porch

Bath Towels

Mosquito Nets

FROM ZAR 7100 per person per night

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Luxury Tented Gallery

Superior Tent

Available: 5

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults and 2 Children

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Air Conditioner

Safe

Outside Shower for Starlit Nights

Hairdryer at Dressing Table

Wifi

Large Lounge Area with Sleeper Sofa (Room Sleeps 4)

Bathtub

Porch

Bath Towels

Mosquito Nets

FROM ZAR 9400 per person per night

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Superior Tented Gallery

Honeymoon Tent

Available: 1 Unit

Unit Sleeps: 2 Adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Air Conditioner

Safe

Outside Shower for Starlit Nights

Hairdryer at Dressing Table

Wifi

Large Lounge Area

Bathtub

Porch

Bath Towels

Private Splash Pool

Mosquito Nets

FROM ZAR 10400 per person per night

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Honeymoon Tent Gallery

Activities:

Guides at Umkumbe Bush Lodge share their deep knowledge of the wild, revealing everything from the life cycles of dung beetles to fascinating Big Five facts. Alongside skilled trackers, they interpret nature’s signs to locate everything from stealthy leopards to herds of buffalo.

Guests enjoy two daily game drives, a sunrise safari with a scenic coffee stop and an afternoon adventure timed for golden hour and an authentic African sundowner. As darkness falls, a spotlight reveals the nocturnal creatures emerging from the shadows.

All drives take place in open air 4×4 Land Cruisers, perfectly designed for exceptional game viewing, with times adjusted according to season and animal activity.

Activities at Umkumbe Bush Lodge include:

Game Drives
Swimming
Game Walks (extra cost)
Boma Dinners
Bird Watching
Game Viewing from Elevated Decks

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

The all-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

Accommodation
Three Meals (dinners are 3 courses)
Safari Activities Per Day (two open air drives included per night stay)
Teas & Coffees with Breakfast as well as ice water jugs with other meals
Swimming Pool

EXCLUDED

Conservation, park fees and airport landing fees (we add these in advance with booking)
All wines, canned and bottled beverages
Souvenirs, Massage Salas and all items not specifically mentioned
Land Transport can be added at extra charge

Help me plan

Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

ChaFrom Philippines

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

ChrisFrom Switzerland

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

AugieFrom United States

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5

CarrieFrom Canada

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