Step into the private corner of the Sabie Game Reserve, where humans and nature coexist in harmony. You’ll have a front-row seat to the untamed African wilderness at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, an unassuming yet luxurious tented camp. Enjoy breathtaking views of a drainage basin, watering hole, and open plain right outside your doorstep. From listening to the hyenas from your tented suite to venturing through the canopy of Tamboti trees, at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, you'll be part of the incredible habitat that surrounds you.




Accommodation at Umkumbe Bush Lodge is thoughtfully equipped with everything you need to feel right at home – a coffee station with a kettle, a standing fan, aircon, a mosquito net, a safe, hand luggage stands, twin or double bed configurations, en suite bathroom amenities and hair dryers.
Umkumbe Bush Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Umkumbe Bush Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Umkumbe Bush Lodge start from around $380, or US$380, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

A safari that surpasses every expectation awaits in this vast wilderness just west of the Kruger National Park.