Overview

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Umkumbe Lodge Safari

South Africa

From: ZAR R 37,200.00

Created by Wayne Barnes - The Kruger Safari Co

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Created by Wayne Barnes - The Kruger Safari Co

Introduction

The lodge can host up to 20 guests in 10 chalets and rooms, many of which include a small veranda with camping chairs and views of the river, while others overlook a grassy plain with a watering hole. These comfortable accommodations are perfect for those looking for a cost-effective option in the Sabi Sand.

All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned, with some configured for families or small groups of friends, featuring connected but separate rooms. Umkumbe offers three Standard rooms and seven Superior rooms, with the latter being more spacious and equipped with outdoor en-suite showers.

Highlights

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Early Morning Game Drive

Afternoon Game Drive

Optional Guided Bush Walks

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Luxury Accommodation

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily

Day 1

Johannesburg to the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve

You will be collected from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport bus terminal by 07:00am and travel east via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, down the escarpment and into the scenic Lowveld to the reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park.

The drive will take about six hours, during which you will stop for refreshments. After reaching the lodge around mid-day, you will have the opportunity to freshen up and relax before departing on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Back at the lodge a delicious starlit dinner will await you, weather permitting.

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Video : The Umkumbe River Side Lodge

Activities Day 1

Morning

We will provide you with a transfer from the airport this morning.

Afternoon

It's time for a break, so sit back and enjoy the good food as we serve you lunch.

Evening

Evening Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Night

Tonight we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Accommodation Day 1

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Lodge

On the banks of the Sand River in a premier wildlife reserve, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, lies Umkumbe Safari Lodge. A visit to Umkumbe will give you one of the best big five game viewing opportunities in southern Africa.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

You will get an early wake-up call and just have time for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on a 3-hour game drive to see the sun rising in the east.

On return you can enjoy a brunch and choose to spend the rest of the day at the pool or lazing around before it is time for an afternoon game drive with an expert guide, to return in time for another dinner under the stars.

Video : Umkumbe River Lodge Lodge - Accommodation

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Morning

This morning we offer you breakfast.
On our guided walk in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, you’ll walk without the safety of a vehicle and understanding it all through the eyes of our professional guide.

Afternoon

Lunch, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Evening

Evening Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Accommodation Day 2

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Lodge

Accommodation is comfortable and suitable for those looking for a value for money option in the Sabi Sand. All rooms are en-suite and airconditioned. Some rooms are set up to allow families or small parties of three friends with separate but connected rooms.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Sabi Sand Game Reserve Safari Drives

Enjoy a warm beverage before departing the lodge on an early morning safari drive. Your guide and tracker will spend time following up on spoor (animal foot prints) from the previous night, locating the animal movements and hoping to find members of the big 5. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the heat of the day in your accommodation.

You will meet your guide in the late afternoon after enjoying lunch before departing on an afternoon safari drive that returns back to the lodge after dark less has fallen, just in time for dinner.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Morning

Breakfast, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Afternoon

Lunch, Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Afternoon Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Evening

Dinner, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Accommodation Day 3

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Lodge

A visit to Umkumbe will give you one of the best big five game viewing opportunities in southern Africa. Umkumbe Safari Lodge is owner managed which ensures you a personal, rustic and real South African experience. Most of the ten chalets and rooms overlook the seasonal Sand River offering you unlimited sights of elephant, hippo, buffalo and antelope grazing in the riverbed.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Morning and Afternoon Safari Drives

Another full day in the African bush, sees you enjoying a guided morning safari drive followed by breakfast relaxation time, lunch and then an eventful afternoon safari drive. Return to the lodge for a home cooked meal.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Morning

Breakfast, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Afternoon

Lunch, Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Afternoon Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Evening

Dinner, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Accommodation Day 4

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Lodge

The lodge sleeps a maximum of 20 guests in 10 chalets or rooms, most of which sporting a small veranda with camping chairs and with views of the river, while others have views of a small plains area with a watering hole.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Morning Safari Drive and return to Johannesburg

Rise early, enjoying a hot beverage and rusk, you depart on your last morning game drive. After witnessing the sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point at approximately 17:00.

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Early Morning Game Drive, Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Morning

Breakfast, Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Afternoon

This afternoon we will take you to the airport.

Meal Plan Breakfast

Vehicles

Our vehicles

At The Kruger Safari Co., we use comfortable 13-seater vehicles for all transfers, trusted local airlines, and specially adapted open safari vehicles (depending on the lodge) to ensure the best wildlife viewing experience.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg

Day 1 - 4

Sabi Sand Game Reserve Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

Day 5

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg

Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Umkumbe Lodge Safari

From Price

Tour starts per person from	R 37,200.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 37,795.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information 2026 R 37200 per person sharing R 46400 per single traveler 2027 R 37795 per person sharing R 46995 per single traveler

What is included?

Included

Collection and Drop off drop off From OR Tambo Airport
4 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morning Open Vehicle Safari Drives
Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives
Guided Bush Walk
All entrance and Conservation fees

Excluded

All Beverages
All flights

Optional Options

Local Flights - Cape Town - National Park - Cape Town - ESTIMATE Rates Subject to travel dates R 10,500.00Per person
Local Flights - Johannesburg - National Park - Johannesburg - ESTIMATE Rates Subject to travel dates R 5,500.00Per person
Local flights from Cape Town - National Park - Johannesburg Price on request R 0.00Per person
Local flights from Johannesburg - National Park - Cape Town Price on request R 0.00Per person

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