• Notten’s Bush Lodge

    Notten’s Bush Lodge is an intimate safari lodge in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering an authentic bushveld experience with excellent Big Five viewing. The camp features comfortable chalets with en-suite facilities and private outdoor areas, along with shared lounges, a dining deck, and a boma for relaxing between activities. Guests can enjoy twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks, and evenings around the boma fire under the African stars, creating a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

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FROM ZAR 12750 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

  • We charge a 0% single supplement
  • Children 6 and over are welcome
  • Shared accommodation for children – 2 x Family Room, 1 x Triple Room
  • Cancelation T&C apply to all confirmed bookings
  • Nottens will do transfers to/from Skukuza, KMIA and Hoedspruit region, please inquire directly for rates
  • Children 12 years and under enjoy a 30% discount
  • Must settle in full 6 weeks before arrival date

Notten’s Bush Lodge is a secluded safari lodge nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering guests an authentic African bush experience. Its intimate size ensures personalized service and a relaxed atmosphere, while the open landscape provides excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife.

Accommodation consists of comfortably appointed chalets that blend naturally with the surrounding bush, each with en-suite facilities and private outdoor areas. The lodge also features a lounge, dining deck, and boma, perfect for enjoying meals or simply unwinding while observing the wildlife around you.

Daily activities include early morning and late afternoon game drives led by experienced rangers and trackers, as well as guided bush walks for a closer look at the flora, fauna, and tracks of the reserve. Evenings are spent around the boma fire under the African stars, offering guests the chance to relax, swap stories, and soak in the magic of the African wilderness.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Greater Kruger National Park;
  • Big 5 Game viewing;
  • Early morning and evening game drive;
  • Great hospitality and personal attention;
  • Ceiling fans and mosquito proofing;
  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation.

Facilities

General

  • Restaurant
  • Open Air Boma
  • Swimming Pool
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Spa
  • Weddings
  • Spa Treatments
  • Local Transfers (by arrangement)
  • Battery Charging Facilities
  • Laundry
  • Bar

ROOM TYPE

Suite

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 9 Suites

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 10:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Private Viewing Deck
  • Mosquito Netting
  • Telephone
  • Indoor / Outdoor shower
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Mini Bar
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lounge Area
  • Elegant Decor

RATES

FROM ZAR 12750 per person per night

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Activities

There is nothing more exhilarating than experiencing Africa’s wildlife in its natural habitat, where nature sets the rules and humans are simply observers. Enjoy an unforgettable safari across the vast landscapes of the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem. Whether exploring by open-top Land Rover or guided on foot by our expert rangers, you’ll get closer to the bush than ever before. Daily safaris, from early morning to late evening, promise encounters with the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Activities at the lodge include:

  • Game Drives

  • Walking Safaris

  • Swimming

  • Boma Dinners

  • Bird Watching

  • Massages

Rates

Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
01 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 Suite Per person per night sharing From R11,250
01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 Suite Per person per night sharing From R12,750

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • We charge a 0% single supplement
  • Children 6 and over are welcome
  • Shared accommodation for children – 2 x Family Room, 1 x Triple Room
  • Cancelation T&C apply to all confirmed bookings
  • Nottens will do transfers to/from Skukuza, KMIA and Hoedspruit region, please inquire directly for rates
  • Children 12 years and under enjoy a 30% discount
  • Must settle in full 6 weeks before arrival date
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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

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

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

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

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