Kambaku Lodges

Kambaku Lodges Kambaku Lodges offer guests not only the opportunity to see the big 5 but also well over 350 Bird species, and a variety of smaller Fauna & Flora.
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The owners Bryce and Nicola, invite you to experience Kambaku’s unmatched warmth and hospitality at either lodge…

Kambaku River Sands sits majestically on a perennial river system enticing guests to sit back and relax. Being unfenced, the camp allows for the free movement of animals in and around camp never allowing for a dull moment. Our spacious main area boasts two large fire places, open sky

boma, wrap around bar, infinity pool and wine cellar all overlooking our waterhole. The 10 luxury air-conditioned suites are spaciously positioned along the river bank each offering great views and vistas. Each suite is elegantly decorated with a double indoor shower, spa bath, and outdoor shower for those seeking a little more adventure as well as large glass sliding doors opening out onto a private viewing deck – overlooking the riverbed and all its inhabitants. Our Spa & Wellness facility provides a fully equipped gym, private swimming pool, steam and sauna rooms, not to mention our spa ladies on site to pamper and spoil. With a no child under 12 policy and Wi-Fi throughout, this luxurious lodge is the ideal location for those seeking a private getaway or to celebrate a honeymoon or anniversary in style! Kambaku Safari Lodge offers superior standards in all the facilities. Our friendly staff cater to the individual needs of each guest, our sumptuous bush cuisine is unsurpassed and our spectacular views will take your breath away. Safari Lodge provides exclusive yet affordable accommodation that is meticulously designed, beautifully constructed and tastefully decorated to blend in with the charm and serenity of the surrounding bush. This lodge is proudly eco-friendly in that it is operated virtually entirely by solar power energy. Each of the eight thatched chalets contains a full on-suite bathroom. The lodge offers a combination of family suites, doubles and twins to meet all requirements, most overlooking the private waterhole. With only eight chalets, the experience at Safari Lodge is truly intimate affair. This lodge is ideal for family holidays and caters for children of all ages. Enjoy an unforgettable wildlife experience in a magical environment, visit Kambaku and allow your soul to breathe…

In honour of International Working Animals Day. 🐾Specially trained sniffer dogs work the security checkpoints of the Tim...
15/06/2026

In honour of International Working Animals Day. 🐾

Specially trained sniffer dogs work the security checkpoints of the Timbavati every single day - detecting fi****ms, ammunition and poaching equipment before it ever reaches the reserve. Quietly. Consistently. Without recognition.
Today we recognise them. 🌿

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


12/06/2026

No script. No guide. No walls. Just the Timbavati at night. 🌙

This is Kambaku's overnight hide experience - a look at what happens when the sun goes down and the bush comes alive in a completely different way. The waterhole.

The sounds. The silhouettes moving through the darkness.
There is genuinely nothing else like it.

If you've ever wanted to feel truly immersed in the African wilderness - not as a visitor but as a quiet, respectful part of it - this is the experience you've been looking for.

Enquire about adding the overnight hide to your Kambaku stay. 🌿
kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


Where legends linger - and guests return. 🐘🌿There is no greater compliment than a guest who comes back. And no better me...
10/06/2026

Where legends linger - and guests return. 🐘🌿

There is no greater compliment than a guest who comes back. And no better measure of what we do than the words they leave behind.

Read what our guests are saying and see why Kambaku keeps calling people home.

🔗 Find us on TripAdvisor via the link in bio.

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


08/06/2026

Wild dog vs hyena. 🦴

The hyena thought he could steal their kill. The wild dogs had a very different plan. 😤

African wild dogs don't lose their meal without a fight - and this pack made sure of it. One of the most intense sightings we've ever witnessed in the Timbavati. 🌿

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


Even legends have conversations. 🐘The Timbavati never runs out of stories. You just have to be still enough to notice th...
05/06/2026

Even legends have conversations. 🐘

The Timbavati never runs out of stories. You just have to be still enough to notice them. 🌿

Thanks you for this awesome picture!

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


03/06/2026

There are sightings. And then there are moments like this. 🤍🦁

Two lion cubs exploring the Timbavati - one tawny, one carrying the extraordinary white coat that made this reserve famous the world over. The white lion is not albino but a genetic rarity born from this ancient land, found naturally in the wild.

Right here. In our backyard.
At Kambaku, conservation isn't just a value - it's the reason encounters like this are still possible. And the reason we do everything in our power to keep it that way.

Thank you Onne from wild_wings_safaris for this incredible video

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍


Two leopards. One log. The entire Timbavati as their backyard. 🐆A mother and her cub at rest in the golden dry season bu...
29/05/2026

Two leopards. One log. The entire Timbavati as their backyard. 🐆

A mother and her cub at rest in the golden dry season bush - unhurried, unbothered and absolutely in their element. The kind of sighting that stops conversation on the game drive vehicle entirely.

This is Kambaku. 🌿
kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍

27/05/2026

If you've been thinking about it - August is your answer. 🌿

The dry season transforms the Timbavati into the ultimate game viewing destination. Sparse vegetation means nothing stays hidden for long. Animals converge at waterholes. The Big Five are out in the open, and the golden dry grass makes every sighting feel cinematic.

This is Kambaku at its most spectacular - and limited August dates are still available across Safari Lodge and River Sands.

Enquire now before the season fills. 🐘
📍 Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380 ✉️ [email protected] 📞 +27 15 004 0817 | +27 83 261 7091 🌐 kambakulodge.com

One more night in the bush!Pay for 3 nights at Kambaku and stay for 4 - across both Kambaku Safari Lodge and River Sands...
25/05/2026

One more night in the bush!

Pay for 3 nights at Kambaku and stay for 4 - across both Kambaku Safari Lodge and River Sands. That's an extra game drive, an extra boma dinner under the stars, and one more morning that reminds you what it feels like to truly slow down.

Limited dates available for 2026. Don't let this one pass you by.

kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍

T&C's apply. Valid at Kambaku Safari Lodge & River Sands only.

The pride. The sunset. The Timbavati. 🦁🌅Some frames you don't plan. You just have the privilege of being there when they...
22/05/2026

The pride. The sunset. The Timbavati. 🦁🌅

Some frames you don't plan. You just have the privilege of being there when they happen.

Where legends linger. 🌿
kambakulodge.com | [email protected] | +27 15 004 0817
Timbavati Game Reserve, Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380📍

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Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Hoedspruit
1280

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