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Lodge · Timbavati
Kambaku Safari Lodge
Nestled in the heart of the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve part of the Greater Kruger National Park, lies Kambaku Safari Lodge. The Lodge provides exclusive yet affordable accommodation that is meticulously designed.
From R 6 520 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Timbavati
Kambaku Safari Lodge
Nestled in the heart of the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve part of the Greater Kruger National Park, lies Kambaku Safari Lodge. The Lodge provides exclusive yet affordable accommodation that is meticulously designed.
Location · Timbavati
From, per person · night · R 6 520
About the lodge
An overview of Kambaku Safari Lodge.
Nestled in the heart of the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve part of the Greater Kruger National Park, lies Kambaku Safari Lodge. The Lodge provides exclusive yet affordable accommodation that is meticulously designed.
Highlights
- Enjoy romantic dinners in the crisp evening air of the Timbavati, with the boma surrounded by the sounds of nocturnal park inhabitants awakening and calling out to one another.
- For the adventurous, a close-up encounter with the diverse bush of the area is available via a guided bush walk.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Kambaku. However, those twelve years and younger pay half the adult rate, sharing with parents or in a family suite.
The Details
As the greater reserve drifts into focus, a collection of charming thatched-roof cottages draws the eye to the rustic and beautiful Kambaku Safari Lodge. Well-positioned and recently renovated, Kambaku is a cozy holiday lodge with family-friendly facilities, perfect for an intimate stay in this stunning park.
Kambaku Safari Lodge accommodation features eight thatched chalets, complete with en-suite bathrooms, four-poster beds, mosquito net draping, lanterns for light, 220-volt power points, overhead fans, and gas geysers.
Guests at Kambaku Safari Lodge can enjoy thrilling morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers, venturing into the rugged and untamed bush of the Limpopo Province bushveld. These drives are conducted and guided by a team of knowledgeable and experienced guides, all eager to answer questions and create a complete and authentic experience.
Facilities at Kambaku include a restaurant, swimming pool, laundry services, internet connectivity, and disabled access.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, two game drives per day, bush walks, meals, tea and coffee, house wines, local spirits, beers, soft drinks, gym access, laundry (one bag per day), and unlimited Wi-Fi
- Rates are per person sharing unless noted otherwise.
- Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, select beverages, two game drives daily, bush walks and Kids Kubs Program.
R 8 700
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
All Inclusive — All meals, select beverages, two game drives daily, bush walks and Kids Kubs Program.
Special offer
R 6 520
per person · night · normally R 8 700
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon and bush-and-beach offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3. Valid 1-30 June 2026 and 1-30 November 2026.
Bush & beach
Stay at Kambaku Safari Lodge and Kambaku at Sea for a total of 6 nights and receive a 10% discount off your stay.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Kambaku Lodges's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymooners Special
50% off bride's rate (25% total discount); complimentary bottle of bubbly and private dinner
Honeymooners staying at Kambaku Safari Lodge receive 50% off the bride's rate (equating to a 25% total discount for the couple), valid for a 3-night stay only. The package also includes a complimentary bottle of bubbly and a private dinner. A valid marriage certificate must be presented at time of booking, and the arrival date must fall within 1 year of the marriage date. Applicable to new bookings only.
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
- Valid
- 30 November 2026
- Booking
- New bookings only; arrival date must be within 1 year of marriage
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate must be presented at time of booking and arrival date within 1 year of marriage
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Kambaku Safari Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives 4+ · Walking safari 12+
- Child rates
- Adult ZAR 8,700; Child (2–11 yrs) ZAR 5,220 sharing. Children under 2 stay free. Kids Kubs Programme included. Conservation Levy: Adult ZAR 660. Child ZAR 330 per person per day.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Kambaku Safari Lodge welcomes children of all ages and is fully fenced and family-orientated, with 3 dedicated family rooms and the included Kids Kubs Programme. Standard game drives are open to children 4 years and older; children under 4 may join drives only on a private vehicle (ZAR 15,500/day, additional cost). Bush walks remain restricted to guests aged 12 and over. Hide sleep-out: limited to 2 guests with no overnight babysitters available — children must be old enough to remain at the lodge unattended if parents wish to sleep out. Note: sister property Kambaku River Sands (5-star, unfenced) accepts children 12+ only and is not covered by this policy record.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Kambaku Safari Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Bush Walk
Kambaku Safari Lodge offers guests the option of joining a guided bush walk during their stay. This is referenced in the lodge packing list, which advises guests to bring walking shoes or trainers for this activity.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Kambaku Safari Lodge.
Sleep-out hide
Adventure Sleep-Out Hide
Kambaku's Adventure Sleep-Out Hide is a raised, three-tiered structure set on the banks of Nduna ('Old Wise Man') Dam, where abundant game come to drink. Guests arrive after dinner to enjoy a pre-bedtime drink under the stars, sleep in a super-sized bed open to the African night sky, and are collected by their guide for the morning drive. The hide features an en-suite bathroom with shower, flush toilet, gowns and slippers. It is charged in addition to accommodation and is weather-dependent, with payment on departure only.
Max 2 guests. Charged additional to lodge accommodation cost; cannot be booked independently of the lodge. Guests retain their lodge room while staying in the hide. No babysitters available overnight — children must be old enough to stay in the lodge unsupervised if parents wish to sleep out. Weather-dependent; payment on departure only (no pre-payment). Can be pre-booked.
- Cost
- ZAR 2,000 pppn additional to accommodation cost (2022 rate; current rate subject to confirmation)
- Availability
- Subject to weather; advance booking recommended; payable in camp only
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Kambaku Safari Lodge.
Village visit
Sigagule Village Walking Tour
A guided walking tour of Sigagule Village, giving guests an on-the-ground look at local community life in the Timbavati area. The tour connects guests with local people and includes the opportunity to purchase homemade crafts from a Craft Shop stocked by artisans from surrounding villages, as well as refreshments from a bar.
Community project visit
Nourish Eco Village Immersion Tour
An immersive visit to Nourish Eco Village, a community-focused project that works to build resilient, healthy and educated rural communities. The tour — operated under the Shik Shack initiative — provides a sustainable income stream for the village through tourism while developing skills among local community members, with the broader aim of breaking the poverty cycle and reducing poaching pressure.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Kambaku Safari Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Lynn and Nerine across the team.
"Sara Van Coillie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our trip to Hoedspruit and Timbavati was fantastic and everything she organized went seamlessly. I would 💯 recommend her and the company. Thank you Sara!"
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