South Africa
Umkumbe Safari Lodge
From €271 /person
A Big 5 safari lodge on the Sand River banks in Greater Kruger
Located in the Big 5 abundant Sabi Sands Game Reserve of the Greater Kruger, Umkumbe Safari Lodge is a top luxury safari destination for the conscious traveller. Perched on the banks of the Sand River, Umkumbe offers guests all the comforts of home with exceptional game-viewing opportunities. Start the day with an early morning game drive, then relax in the pool before sampling South Africa’s best dishes in the traditional boma. Sabi Sands is a fantastic eco destination; the reserve is involved in multiple grassroots outreach initiatives in the local communities, along with various environmental management programs ranging from tackling soil erosion to controlling invasive plant species.
Located in the Big 5 abundant Sabi Sands Game Reserve of the Greater Kruger, Umkumbe ...
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Leopard Superior Suite
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3The Leopard Superior Suite offers guests magnificent views of the beautiful Sand River from a verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Zebra Superior Suite
3•3In the Zebra Superior Suite guests can enjoy their coffee and views of the Sand River on their private veranda. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Lion Superior Suite
3•3The Lion Superior Suite boasts beautiful views of the Sand River, accessible from a private veranda. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Rhino Superior Suite
3•3The Rhino Superior Suite overlooks the Sand River and includes a private verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Giraffe Superior Suite
3•3Giraffe Superior Suite offers guests the chance to watch an active waterhole and admire the surrounding bush via their verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Buffalo Superior Suite
3•3The Buffalo Superior Suite boasts views of an active waterhole and the surrounding bushveld. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom. There is the option to connect this suite with the Elephant Suite for larger groups.
Elephant Superior Suite
3•3The Elephant Superior Suite offers vistas of an active waterhole and the bushveld. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom. There is the option to connect this suite with the Buffalo Suite for larger groups.
Wild Dog Superior Suite
3•3The Wild Dog Superior Suite boasts views of the Sand River and includes a private verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Standard Room 1
1•2Standard Room 1 offers Sand River views via a private verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Standard Room 2
1•2Standard Room 2 overlooks the Sand River via a private verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Standard Room 3
1•2Standard Room 3 includes Sand River views from its verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Leopard Superior Suite
3•3The Leopard Superior Suite offers guests magnificent views of the beautiful Sand River from a verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Zebra Superior Suite
3•3In the Zebra Superior Suite guests can enjoy their coffee and views of the Sand River on their private veranda. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Lion Superior Suite
3•3The Lion Superior Suite boasts beautiful views of the Sand River, accessible from a private veranda. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Rhino Superior Suite
3•3The Rhino Superior Suite overlooks the Sand River and includes a private verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Giraffe Superior Suite
3•3Giraffe Superior Suite offers guests the chance to watch an active waterhole and admire the surrounding bush via their verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Buffalo Superior Suite
3•3The Buffalo Superior Suite boasts views of an active waterhole and the surrounding bushveld. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom. There is the option to connect this suite with the Elephant Suite for larger groups.
Elephant Superior Suite
3•3The Elephant Superior Suite offers vistas of an active waterhole and the bushveld. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches, as well as an en-suite bathroom. There is the option to connect this suite with the Buffalo Suite for larger groups.
Wild Dog Superior Suite
3•3The Wild Dog Superior Suite boasts views of the Sand River and includes a private verandah. The suite is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower.
Standard Room 1
1•2Standard Room 1 offers Sand River views via a private verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Standard Room 2
1•2Standard Room 2 overlooks the Sand River via a private verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Standard Room 3
1•2Standard Room 3 includes Sand River views from its verandah. The room is fitted with either a king-size bed or 2 single beds and 2 sleeper couches with mosquito nets and thoughtfully chosen linen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.