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GPS co-ordinates S 24°52.346′ E31°32.716
Umkumbe Bush Lodge, Unnamed rd, Sabie Park, South Africa
Umkumbe Bush Lodge is located in the Sabie Game Reserve, within the borders of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, considered by many to be the premier wildlife reserve in South Africa, and unfenced from the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. Overlooking a waterhole, Umkumbe Bush Lodge is perfectly situated in one of the best Big Five game viewing destinations in Africa.
Self Drive Directions
From Johannesburg
The driving time from Umkumbe Bush Lodge is approximately 5 hours. The Lodge contact number is +27 78 8253999 (WhatsApp calls only)
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This route is safe to drive; you will pass through rural areas where the locals are friendly
Please drive carefully, and be aware of village pedestrians, children and domestic animals
The gate into Sabie Game Reserve opens at 05h00 and closes at 22h00; please let us know if you will be arriving outside of these hours so we can make the necessary arrangements for your entrance
Once in the reserve, please strictly adhere to the speed limits and afford the animals right of way
Recommended route from Johannesburg
On departure, please contact the lodge so that we can keep track of your journey and ensure you arrive safely.
Take the N12 or N4 highway to eMalahleni (formerly Witbank)
From eMalahleni, follow the N4 highway past Middleburg and continue on to Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit)
From Mbombela, take the R40 past White River and on to Hazyview
At the T-junction between Kiepersol and Hazyview, turn left onto the R538 to Hazyview
At the second set of traffic lights (there will be a shopping centre on your right), turn right onto the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger National Park)
After following the road for 38km, turn left onto a gravel road signposted Umkumbe
Drive for 4km, then turn right at the T-junction, and drive for a further 4km to Shaw’s Gate – the entrance to Sabie Game Reserve & the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
You will use the left hand gate called Sabie Game Reserve Gate. No entrance fee is required.
Follow the signposted route on to Umkumbe
Please do not take the turn off to Newington Gate, despite what Google Maps will tell you. Please follow the above directions.
When using google, search Shawsgate for directions instead.
For assistance whattsapp Karine +27825008837
