Reviews and Testimonials | Umkumbe Bush Lodge

“Following lunch, we embarked on an exhilarating evening safari, complete with refreshments in the heart of the wilderness. Our adventure took an unexpected turn when we encountered a nearby lion, prompting us to retreat to the safety of our safari vehicle for a better view”

David, USA

“Being on holiday for more than 3 weeks visiting several lodges and private game reserves, this was the best ever and our favorite. The caretaking staff and the rangers were really your host and everyone did all they could to make your stay excellent.”

Harry Rozema

“I had an unforgettable time at Umkumbe. The tents are very comfortable, the food is in buffet form and very tasty and the staff is super friendly. It felt like family. Game drives were great and within 2 days, we saw all the Big Five and much more.”

Petra, Spain

“Amazing tents, super comfortable beds and we absolutely loved the outdoor shower(s)! The staff is super friendly! The chef cooked an extra meal for me because of my lactose intolerance, thank you so much for that! By the way, the food was delicious!”

Joana, Germany

Tripadvisor Reviews

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“The main lodge and surrounding areas are beautiful. It is peaceful, relaxing, and comfortable. The tents are nicely decorated, clean, spacious, and well equipped with outdoor showers.”

Amanda

“I could live in one of these tents! So amazing! I felt spoiled! The food was amazing, everyone was so friendly and we heard hyenas in the middle of the night. The dinner was also a really unique experience. So magical! I would love to come back!”

Jessy, USA

“We spent 4 days at the Umkumbe Bush Lodge with a group of 7. It was a fantastic experience. The pros include smaller property so not packed with people, the grounds are immaculate and beautiful, the tents are extremely comfortable and very clean.”

Rated 5.0 overall on Tripadvisor

“Our stay at Umkumbe Bush Lodge was more than fine. It is the perfect location for a safari in Sabi Sand. Saw the big five in the first few days, what luck. Our guide, Pieter, did everything he could to see and find as much wildlife as possible. Sleeping in the tents was fantastic. Very good service and super tasty food.”

Marelise

“We loved our stay at Umkumbe. It’s the little things like the hot bags whenever we feel cold without asking. Have to mention our guide who made our game drives so lovely. He went out of his way to make our drives interesting. We saw so much wildlife thanks to him.”

Sneha, India

“Our guide's profound knowledge of not only the Big Five but also the diverse birdlife enriched the safari experience. As the day transitioned into evening, a delectable traditional barbecue awaited us, providing a culinary highlight.”

David, USA

“A beautiful little lodge, small enough to get a much more personal experience (the rangers and staff are the greatest), but the tents and treehouse are still top-notch in terms of comfort and quality. Highly recommend it!”

Holly

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Word From Our Guests

“Following lunch, we embarked on an exhilarating evening safari, complete with refreshments in the heart of the wilderness. Our adventure took an unexpected turn when we encountered a nearby lion, prompting us to retreat to the safety of our safari vehicle for a better view”

“Being on holiday for more than 3 weeks visiting several lodges and private game reserves, this was the best ever and our favorite. The caretaking staff and the rangers were really your host and everyone did all they could to make your stay excellent.”

“I had an unforgettable time at Umkumbe. The tents are very comfortable, the food is in buffet form and very tasty and the staff is super friendly. It felt like family. Game drives were great and within 2 days, we saw all the Big Five and much more.”

“Amazing tents, super comfortable beds and we absolutely loved the outdoor shower(s)! The staff is super friendly! The chef cooked an extra meal for me because of my lactose intolerance, thank you so much for that! By the way, the food was delicious!”

Tripadvisor Reviews

“We loved our stay at Umkumbe. It’s the little things like the hot bags whenever we feel cold without asking. Have to mention our guide who made our game drives so lovely. He went out of his way to make our drives interesting. We saw so much wildlife thanks to him.”

“Our guide's profound knowledge of not only the Big Five but also the diverse birdlife enriched the safari experience. As the day transitioned into evening, a delectable traditional barbecue awaited us, providing a culinary highlight.”

“A beautiful little lodge, small enough to get a much more personal experience (the rangers and staff are the greatest), but the tents and treehouse are still top-notch in terms of comfort and quality. Highly recommend it!”

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Word From Our Guests

“Following lunch, we embarked on an exhilarating evening safari, complete with refreshments in the heart of the wilderness. Our adventure took an unexpected turn when we encountered a nearby lion, prompting us to retreat to the safety of our safari vehicle for a better view”

“Being on holiday for more than 3 weeks visiting several lodges and private game reserves, this was the best ever and our favorite. The caretaking staff and the rangers were really your host and everyone did all they could to make your stay excellent.”

“I had an unforgettable time at Umkumbe. The tents are very comfortable, the food is in buffet form and very tasty and the staff is super friendly. It felt like family. Game drives were great and within 2 days, we saw all the Big Five and much more.”

“Amazing tents, super comfortable beds and we absolutely loved the outdoor shower(s)! The staff is super friendly! The chef cooked an extra meal for me because of my lactose intolerance, thank you so much for that! By the way, the food was delicious!”

Tripadvisor Reviews

“We loved our stay at Umkumbe. It’s the little things like the hot bags whenever we feel cold without asking. Have to mention our guide who made our game drives so lovely. He went out of his way to make our drives interesting. We saw so much wildlife thanks to him.”

“Our guide's profound knowledge of not only the Big Five but also the diverse birdlife enriched the safari experience. As the day transitioned into evening, a delectable traditional barbecue awaited us, providing a culinary highlight.”

“A beautiful little lodge, small enough to get a much more personal experience (the rangers and staff are the greatest), but the tents and treehouse are still top-notch in terms of comfort and quality. Highly recommend it!”

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