Located just a 10-minute drive outside the town of Hluhluwe, on the R22 to Sodwana, this lodge offers spacious rooms with a patio. Umkhumbi features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a tree top bar. The family friendly Umkhumbi Lodge has elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a refrigerator, and a tea/coffee maker. The property’s chef presents regional dishes prepared with local, fresh produce, either from Umkhumbi’s vegetable and herb garden or from a local supplier. High quality cuts of meat and child friendly menus are also available. Surrounded by wild life reserves, guests will find over 900 species of birds in the area, as well as cheetahs, elephants, and frogs. They can also enjoy a variety of activities, including kayaking, boat cruising, and rhino tracking. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is 19 mi, and free private parking is available on site the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
or
4 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Hluhluwe
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robyn
    South Africa South Africa
    Rooms were very clean. Tracy was so helpful and friendly, especially im finding us a good deal on a game drive. Dogs were really cute, especially little shadow.
  • A
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit was extremely clean, quite spacious, the bush experience was nice, lot of duikers around, saw giraffes on a walking trail, very peaceful inside, a special mention of Emma, Anton, and Dewet who were extremely helpful and catered to some of...
  • Millicent
    South Africa South Africa
    The host made our stay so special. My family and I enjoyed our time there

Area info

Amenities of Umkhumbi Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Umkhumbi Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    50% per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Umkhumbi Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Umkhumbi Lodge

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Umkhumbi Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Happy hour
      • Swimming pool
      • Walking tours
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • Check-in at Umkhumbi Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Umkhumbi Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Umkhumbi Lodge include:

      • Family
      • Chalet
      • Double

    • Umkhumbi Lodge is 9.3 miles from the center of Hluhluwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.