Meet Linki Mdlovu: Umkumbe’s Head of Housekeeping

When you arrive at a safari lodge and think twice before jumping on the bed for fear of destroying the beautiful flower display, you know that care and thought have been put into your arrival. Linki Mdlovu is Umkumbe Safari Lodge’s Head of Housekeeping, and she is certainly one of those quietly celebrating the gorgeousness of bougainvillaea as she arranges delicate floral patterns on your bed.

Shiny rows of pearly whites greet you as Linki beams with friendliness. Her face is kind and happy and when she talks about her job at Umkumbe Safari Lodge, it’s no wonder why. It’s the wildlife, she says, that makes this place her home. Just like anyone who lays eyes on the view from Umkumbe and takes a breath of fresh Sabi Sand air, Linki loves the location of her daily life. We thought we would introduce you to the creative hands behind those flower-hearts on your bed linen, and the workforce keeping Umkumbe’s suites looking spick n span!

Linki, thank you for dedication to Umkumbe’s housekeeping team, for your contagious smile, and the personal effort you put into everything that you do.

Linki Mdlovu: Umkumbe's Head of Housekeeping

Linki and her team of housekeeping staff at Umkumbe dressing a bed for a honeymoon couple

Linki Mdlovu showing off her characteristic smile