Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside - Your Stay in Skukuza

Rooms at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside include Comfort Suites, Standard King Rooms, and Classic Suites. Many face the Sand River and offer a private terrace or patio. Some rooms have an outdoor shower. Each unit comes with air conditioning, a seating area, and a safety deposit box.

Breakfast includes made-to-order omelets. Lunch and dinner are served buffet-style with stews, salads, and grilled meats. Special diets (e.g., vegetarian) are available on request. The bar operates as an honesty bar during the day. Evening meals are held around the boma (campfire area).

The lodge has an outdoor infinity pool, a fitness centre, a games room with billiards, and board games. Game drives run morning and evening in open-top vehicles. Guides can go off-road (Sabi Sands is a private reserve). Sun-downer drinks are served in the bush. A bush walk and guided massages (arranged in-room) are also available.

Umkumbe sits on the banks of the Sand River in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, near Shaw's Gate. It is roughly 2 hours' drive from Kruger International Airport via the R40 road. The staff provides driving directions. From the lodge, guests can see elephants, lions, and other animals at the river.

Staff include professional rangers (e.g., Shannon, Jurie, Micaela) and trackers. Services cover daily housekeeping, private check-in/check-out, express check-in/check-out, laundry, ironing, and a shared lounge/TV area. The front desk can arrange massages. Wi-Fi is available in the common area. The property is fenced for security.