Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside in Skukuza offers luxurious family rooms with private entrances and garden or river views. Each room features air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a sofa bed. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax by the infinity swimming pool, fitness center, sun terrace, and lush garden. The lodge provides free WiFi, a bar, and an outdoor fireplace for entertainment. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge offers private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a games room. Additional amenities include a fitness room, outdoor patio, and interconnected rooms. Convenient Location: Located in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, the lodge is 839 mi from Skukuza Airport. Free on-site parking is available, and reception staff speak Afrikaans and English.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Robert
United States United States
“The property was beautiful and wonderfully maintained.”
Alanna
Canada Canada
“The property is wonderfully situated next to the river and animals can be seen at all times of the day from the common area or your balcony. The game drives were absolutely amazing. We got the big 5 and so much more! Staff are lovely and guides...”
Thomas
United States United States
“Game drives location rooms. Was very charming. Loved everything”
Lorraine
United States United States
“Great game drives, great room, fantastic food, exceptional hospitality and gorgeous location”
Allana
Canada Canada
“This was our final stop in a 10 day trip around Kruger and the greater Kruger area and it was the absolute cherry on top of an amazing exploration. The location on the river is amazing and a dip in the pool looking out at passing wildlife is a...”
Gabriella
United States United States
“It’s is a private game reserve very central and relatively close to the Kruger Gate. It sits next to a river so animals are nearby and approaching the water for drinks and pasture. Beautifully arranged with a morning viewing platform overlooking...”
Juan
Colombia Colombia
“The location near the river made it an orange excellent location to see animals specially elephants, room was comfortable with good air conditioning”
Jake
United States United States
“It’s hard to go wrong at Sabi Sands, and I loved all the wildlife sightings as well as our super knowledgeable guide. Some folks arrive without reasonable expectations about what a game drive means (they think it’s like going to a zoo, and the...”
Hui
United States United States
“Excellent value for private reserve with safari. Very comfortable. Staff super friendly. It’s a small reserve so big five sighting might not be guaranteed. But we were lucky and had an incredible safari experience in our two day stay. Saw loads of...”
Diane
United States United States
“we loved everything about Umkumbe safari lodge. the staff were incredibly nice and anticipated every need. the views from the property were amazing. we saw a troop of baboons and a herd of elephants. then the safaris! our guide Shannon was so...”

Area info

House rules

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 2,747.50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 5,495 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.