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Lodge · Garden Route
Kambaku At Sea
Kambaku At Sea is a five-star boutique hotel set on a private 100-acre estate along South Africa's Garden Route, with the Swartvlei Estuary in front and the Outeniqua Mountains behind. Five suites, mountain and estuary views, and easy reach of Knysna, Tsitsikamma and the region's forests, beaches and culinary scene.
From R 2 270 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Garden Route
Kambaku At Sea
From R 2 270 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowKambaku At Sea is a five-star boutique hotel set on a private 100-acre estate along South Africa's Garden Route, with the Swartvlei Estuary in front and the Outeniqua Mountains behind. Five suites, mountain and estuary views, and easy reach of Knysna, Tsitsikamma and the region's forests, beaches and culinary scene.
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About the lodge
An overview of Kambaku At Sea.
Kambaku At Sea is a five-star boutique hotel set on a private 100-acre estate along South Africa's Garden Route, with the Swartvlei Estuary in front and the Outeniqua Mountains behind. Five suites, mountain and estuary views, and easy reach of Knysna, Tsitsikamma and the region's forests, beaches and culinary scene.
Highlights
- Private 100-acre estate on the shores of the Swartvlei Estuary
- Panoramic views of the Outeniqua Mountains and indigenous forest
- Central Garden Route base for Knysna, Tsitsikamma and Mossel Bay
- Resident bushbuck, honey badgers, otters and tortoises on the property
You Should Know
- Children of all ages welcome; under 2 stay free and 2-10 year olds at 60% of the adult rate
- Dinner is available on request at an additional charge
- Drinks, laundry, transfers and activities are not included
The Details
Kambaku At Sea sits on a private 100-acre expanse in the heart of the Garden Route, one of South Africa's most celebrated travel corridors. The shimmering Swartvlei Estuary stretches out in front of the hotel, the ancient Outeniqua Mountains rise behind, and indigenous forest wraps around the property.
The Garden Route runs roughly 185 miles from Mossel Bay to the Storms River, taking in quaint towns, dramatic mountain ranges, pristine beaches and ancient forests. From Kambaku At Sea the whole region is within easy reach, whether guests are heading into Knysna, exploring the wilderness of Tsitsikamma, or working through the area's celebrated food and wine offering.
Accommodation
The hotel has five suites in total: three Premier Suites and two Classic Suites. All rooms include continental and English breakfast, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and DSTV. Exclusive-use bookings sleep up to ten guests across the five suites, with a five percent discount and a three-night minimum.
Activities
The setting invites a slower pace: sunset cruises on the estuary, kayaking on the crystalline water, browsing the curio shop or reading beside the fireplace. The wider Garden Route opens up outdoor activities, coastal walks and access to Knysna and Tsitsikamma from the doorstep.
Dining
Rates are quoted on a bed and breakfast basis, with a full continental and English breakfast included. Dinner is available on request at an additional charge per person, and the Garden Route's restaurant scene is on the doorstep for guests who want to venture out.
Price Includes
- Continental and English breakfast
- Tea and coffee
- Wi-Fi and DSTV
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
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation, Continental & English breakfast, tea & coffee
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 2 270
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation, Continental & English breakfast, tea & coffee
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 2 910
per person · night
Low season
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation, Continental & English breakfast, tea & coffee
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 3 020
per person · night
Green season
1 Apr 2027 – 30 Sept 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation, Continental & English breakfast, tea & coffee
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 2 540
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2027 – 31 Dec 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation, Continental & English breakfast, tea & coffee
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 3 250
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Long stay
Book the whole of Kambaku at Sea, all five suites, and receive a 5 per cent discount per night. Available for stays until 30 November 2027, with a maximum of 10 guests, a minimum of three nights and a 20 per cent deposit to confirm. Applies to new bookings only and may not be combined with any other special.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome. Children under two stay free of charge, and children from two to ten years are charged at 60 per cent of the adult rate.
Bush & beach
Combine coast and bush over six nights: three nights at Kambaku at Sea followed by three nights at either Kambaku Safari Lodge or Kambaku River Sands, with a 10 per cent discount on the safari lodge portion of the stay. Valid year round for new bookings only, and it may not be combined with any other special rate.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows Kambaku At Sea backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Leigh-Ann was outstanding and very helpful in putting an itinerary together not just for a Safari but including internal flights and accommodation in Cape Town and all along the Garden Route. Would highly recommend using Safari.com for your South Africa trips especially if it is your first trip."
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