Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Umkumbe Bush Lodge is the first luxury tented camp in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, the Glamping experience offers guests the opportunity to experience an authentic yet luxurious accommodation in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve at an affordable price. Our guests deserve only the best and therefore we designed luxury safari-styled tented chalets to offer just that.
Our tented chalets offer crisp white linen, designer decor, complimentary items, neat bathrooms including a private outside shower in our tented suite, and air conditioning in order to make your stay extra comfortable. Sleep safely in a bushveld environment among the wildlife right underneath the stars. Listen to the roar of lions in the middle of the night and the chirping of the birds in the early mornings.
Our standard tents consist of a king-size bed that can be converted into 2 single beds. Including an aircon, ensuite bathroom with shower, and a private deck. Our standard tents are named Apple-leaf, Jackalberry, Tamboti, and Marula - all named after the indigenous trees in the area. Leadwood is our luxury suite tent, this spacious tent is what we will be expanding to with all our tents in the future and includes an ensuite sitting area and bathroom with his and hers, bathtub, and outdoor shower. This tent is ideal for honeymooners and is spacious enough to be converted into a family unit.
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It was a pleasure having Max as our consultant. As I'm in the service industry myself, Max was very flexible and took all my requests
...moreIt was a pleasure having Max as our consultant. As I'm in the service industry myself, Max was very flexible and took all my requests to create a fantastic itinerary. African Travel Consultants delivered on their promise. Once I arrived in Cape Town, I never had to contact him as everything was in place. We highly recommend ATC!
The lodge itself is incredibly luxurious, rooms were very tidy, bed was comfortable and the front balcony with the pool is lovely touch. All of
The lodge itself is incredibly luxurious, rooms were very tidy, bed was comfortable and the front balcony with the pool is lovely touch. All of the staff are very friendly and attentive. The food was simply outstanding and consisted of a buffet breakfast and lunch, and lovely dinner out on the deck.
The lodge itself is situated within a private concession of Kruger National Park which is densely populated with animals. The guides know their way around like the back of their hands and we were fortunate enough to see all of the big 5 (and even wild dogs). The highlight had to be seeing a leopard drag an impala up a tree - a once in a lifetime experience which wouldn't have been possible without our fantastic guide, Connor
Accommodation at Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Umkumbe Bush Lodge can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 tented style suites, 4 of which are standard and 1 luxury. Elevated on a wooden deck, each suite has its own private balcony and is fully equipped for a comfortable safari retreat.
Leadwood is our luxury suite tent - This spacious tent is what we will be expanding to with all our tents in the future and includes an ensuite sitting area and bathroom with his and hers, bathtub and outdoor shower. This tent is ideal for honeymooners and is spacious enough to be converted into a family unit.
Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Image Gallery
Rates
| Room Type: | 2024 Rates | 2025 Rates |
| Standard Tents | R4,700.00 per person sharing per nightR6,610.00 per single person per night | R5,400.00 per person sharing per nightR7,020.00 per single person per night |
| Luxury Tents | R5,500.00 per person sharing per nightR7,150.00 per single person per night | R6,300.00 per person sharing per nightR8,190.00 per single person per night |
| Superior Tents | R7,250.00 per person sharing per nightR9,425.00 per single person per night | R8,300.00 per person sharing per nightR10,790.00 per single person per night |
| Superior Honeymoon Tent | R8,000.00 per person sharing per nightR10,400.00 per single person per night | R9,200.00 per person sharing per nightR11,960.00 per single person per night |
Safari Experience at Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Umkumbe Bush Lodge offers a true Big Five wildlife experience, this wildlife is what drives us to be passionate about what we do. We are truly grateful to spend time with each one of these amazing creatures and we are honored to share these experiences with you. At Umkumbe Bush Lodge we offer our guests the chance to experience close encounters with the animals, including the world-renowned Big Five.
Our highly qualified and friendly guides take guests out on game drives where they treat them on interesting facts and stories regarding each species of animals, birds, and plants. These drives are perfect for bird watchers and wildlife photographers too, as our guides are more than willing to assist you as best they can. The bushveld has so much to offer and we want you to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience with us!
Our Treehouse Main Building is where we want our guests to feel most at home. Spend time with friends and family in our cozy lounging areas or read a book by the poolside. Grab a drink at our modern bar or grab a coffee at our coffee station. Enjoy making precious memories inside by the fireplace or appreciate nature from our Tree House Deck's point of view. Here you'll find one of the oldest and biggest Weeping Boer Bean Trees (Schotia brachypetala) alive. This is also where we will be serving our breakfasts and lunches. We would like to tell you more, but we would love it for you to come and see for yourself!
Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Wildlife Image Gallery
PRICE INCLUDES:
- All meals
- 2 game drives per/day
- Bush walks
- Teas & coffees
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Drinks
- Conservation levies
- Gate fees if self-drive
- Gratuitries
This is Glamping at its best!
This was our third lodge to visit during our holiday, we loved the simple accommodation and the luxury amenities provided available. We stayed in the luxury tent and my family loved it as it's air-conditioned and it had an outdoor shower. There are 2 safari drives every day and our ranger really went above and beyond to find us all the animals we asked for 🙂 We took amazing photos and we had monkeys near our tent, they are amazing creatures.