Umkumbe Riverside is an 11-chalet lodge on the Sand River in the southern Sabi Sand, one of the reserve's more affordable options. The rate includes meals, game drives and an optional morning walk.
Good value for the Sabi Sand
On the Sand River
Children from 5
Boma dinners
Accommodation11 chalets for up to 20 guests on the Sand River
OperatorUmkumbe
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children5 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 11 km in a straight line)
- Lower all-in price than most Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
11 chalets for up to 20 guests on the Sand River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 | 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 | R6,510 | €352 |
Full board, per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. No 2027 rate is listed yet. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
A reserve conservation levy is charged separately; the amount isn't given.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Chalet
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 11 km
TransfersAsk the lodge about transfers.
AccessOn the bank of the Sand River in the southern Sabi Sand.
Coordinates-24.8724, 31.5453
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 5 and older; ages 5–11 pay 50%.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- Safari.com: Umkumbe Safari Lodge (rates, rooms, child policy)
- Krugerpark.co.za: Umkumbe location & GPS
Same operator
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