Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside is your gateway to an African safari in the heart of the Sabie Game Reserve. Our position on the banks of the seasonal Sand River ensures excellent game viewing right from the Lodge.
Our Superior Chalets offer an elevated safari experience with expansive views. These spacious sanctuaries blend upgraded comfort with a direct connection to the wilderness, placing you front and centre for Africa’s unfolding drama.
Our Standard Rooms offer a comfortable safari experience, blending simple comfort with the surrounding wilderness. Each space is a tranquil haven, providing a genuine connection to the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Our facilities are designed for comfort and connection. Enjoy the swimming pool, lounge, and bar, or share stories in the dining area and traditional boma. Each space overlooks the Sand River.
Our game drives place you at the heart of the Sabi Sands, offering direct access to the Big Five and an unparalleled, immersive wildlife experience from sunrise to sunset.
Venture into the bush on foot for a truly immersive safari. This intimate encounter with the Sabi Sands awakens the senses, connecting you directly to the untamed spirit of Africa.
Witness the Sabi Sands' legendary Big Five from our prime location. Our vantage point over the Sand River offers exceptional, uninterrupted wildlife viewing directly from the lodge’s main deck.

Umkumbe Safari Lodge is located in the Sabie Sand, considered by many to be the premier wildlife reserve in South Africa, and unfenced from the western boundary of the Kruger National Park
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