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‍Umkumbe Family

From guides and trackers to chefs and room attendants, meet the heartbeat of Umkumbe Bush Lodge. 

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Management
Guides
Trackers
Lodge
Sales
Herman Wilkens
Owner
Karine Wilkens
Owner
Melinda Potgieter
Owner
Thinus Potgieter
Owner
Pieter du Plesis
Head Guide
Frederik Barnard
Assistant Head Guide
Ananja Vorster
Junior Guide
Elzaan Snyman
Junior Guide
Lucky Makukule
Tracker
Willy Ndlovu
Tracker
Captivity Mabunda
Tracker
Phineas Ndlovu
Tracker
Santo Sibuyi
Tracker
Sharon Esterhuizen
Admin
Mishelled Masinga
Gardener
Nelly Gazide
Housekeeper
Lunga Chima
Housekeeper
Bongi Chima
Housekeeper
Priscilla Sibuyi
Housekeeper
Sandrah Nyathi
Housekeeper
Letricia Nyathi
Housekeeper
Letta Mathebula
Hostess
Abigail Mathebula
Hostess
Lebo Khoza
Chef
Jane Gumede
Chef
June-Rose Mambane
Scullery Lady
Brett Thomson
Sales, Trade & Marketing
Charlotte Ashton
Reservations
Nadine Langenhoven
Reservations
Herman Wilkens
Owner
Karine Wilkens
Owner
Melinda Potgieter
Owner
Thinus Potgieter
Owner
Pieter du Plesis
Head Guide
Frederik Barnard
Assistant Head Guide
Ananja Vorster
Junior Guide
Elzaan Snyman
Junior Guide
Lucky Makukule
Tracker
Willy Ndlovu
Tracker
Captivity Mabunda
Tracker
Phineas Ndlovu
Tracker
Santo Sibuyi
Tracker
Sharon Esterhuizen
Admin
Mishelled Masinga
Gardener
Nelly Gazide
Housekeeper
Lunga Chima
Housekeeper
Bongi Chima
Housekeeper
Priscilla Sibuyi
Housekeeper
Sandrah Nyathi
Housekeeper
Letricia Nyathi
Housekeeper
Letta Mathebula
Hostess
Abigail Mathebula
Hostess
Lebo Khoza
Chef
Jane Gumede
Chef
June-Rose Mambane
Scullery Lady
Brett Thomson
Sales, Trade & Marketing
Charlotte Ashton
Reservations
Nadine Langenhoven
Reservations

“The twice-daily game drives (Leo & Capi) were ahh-mazing as is the once-daily bush walk (Leo/Pieter & Calvin). The safari guides were extremely informative, knowledgeable, and always open to questions. Thanks, Leo for bringing us close for the great views and experience. Thank you Calvin for the unexpected discoveries during the bush walks and the laughter. We left knowing a lot more.”

Amanda K.

“I can confidently say that this was the best hospitality that my husband and I have ever experienced. We left feeling like we were leaving our family behind. Sharon at the front desk welcomed us and was always so kind to answer our many questions.”

Angelina, USA

“The safari tour guides will do everything possible to help you find animals. They share information about animal presence and will not rush back due to a 3-hour time limit.”

Guojun, China

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Experience a blend of safari-esque charm and modern luxury in our Meru-style tented camp suites. From Standard to Superior, each tent at Umkumbe Bush Lodge is equipped with the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

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