Luxury Safari Lodges

Kambaku River Sands

Riverside luxury in the Timbavati — spacious suites with private pools overlooking the Nhlaralumi River

Central Kruger Orpen Gate · 1 hour ★★★★★ 5-Star All Big Five
From R12,000 pp sharing/night
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About Kambaku River Sands

Kambaku River Sands is a safari lodge in the Timbavati private nature reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The reserve shares unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, allowing the Big Five to roam freely across vast protected wilderness.

Game drives are conducted in open vehicles with experienced rangers and trackers, with morning, afternoon, and night drives available. The private reserve offers exclusive traversing rights with minimal other vehicles, off-road tracking capability, and guided walking safaris — experiences not available on Kruger’s public roads.

All meals, drinks, and safari activities are typically included in the rate, with dining ranging from bush breakfasts to atmospheric boma dinners under the stars.

What's Included

All Meals
Game Drives
Premium Drinks
Bush Walks
Laundry

Rooms & Accommodation

Room

Sleeps 2 From R12,000

Comfortable accommodation with en-suite facilities

Safari Experience

Morning Game Drive Sunset Game Drive Night Drive Guided Bush Walk Specialist Birding Swimming

Wildlife Commonly Seen

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, wild dog, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, kudu.

Best time to visit: Year-round; May-September for dry season

Amenities & Facilities

Swimming Pool
WiFi
Air Conditioning
Restaurant
Bar
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Birding
Laundry
Plunge Pool
Outdoor Shower
In-Room Safe
Viewing Deck
Boma / Fire Pit

Location & Getting There

Address: Kambaku River Sands, Timbavati, South Africa

GPS: -24.3657, 31.2639

Access via Orpen Gate. Distance: 50 km, approximately 1 hour.

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