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  • 8 Comfortable Luxury Chalets
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
  • True african big five safari
  • Award winning & excellent rated

Where the White Lions Roam — Kambaku Safari Lodge

Nestled deep within the wild heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve lies Kambaku Safari Lodge — one of the few places on Earth where the legendary White Lion still roams free.

This rare and sacred encounter alone makes a stay here truly unforgettable, but it’s only the beginning of your adventure.

Kambaku is a place where luxury meets the untamed, offering guests the thrill of Big 5 game viewing in a setting that feels both intimate and effortlessly relaxed.

Designed around a life-giving waterhole, the lodge invites you to watch elephants, zebras, and antelope drift in to drink — all from the comfort of your private veranda, the poolside deck, or the elevated viewing platform.

The lodge hums with quiet charm and gentle humor — especially thanks to the resident warthog family, whose daily antics bring laughter to every visitor. Families are warmly welcomed here, with child-friendly game drives and guided bush walks designed to ignite a love of nature in young explorers.

As day fades, the rhythm of the bush slows.

Gather around a crackling fire under a sky scattered with stars, where the scent of wood smoke mingles with the sounds of the night.

It’s here — beneath Africa’s endless canopy of light — that each moment finds its perfect ending, and Kambaku’s magic leaves its mark on your soul.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Choose from family, twin or double suites;
  • Superior cuisine and service;
  • Environmentally conscious;
  • Vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five;
  • Morning and afternoon/night game drives;
  • Part of the Greater Kruger National Park.

Facilities

General

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Communal Dining
  • Meals on request
  • Lounge
  • View deck
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Library
  • Kiddies Club
  • Gift shop
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Internet Access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Vehicle Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Eco Friendly
  • Secure Parking

EXTRA INFORMATION

The lodge is proudly Green, powered entirely by solar energy. With only eight chalets, the experience at Kambaku Safari Lodge is a truly intimate affair.

A cosy fireplace, small library and bar are open for all to enjoy at the main lodge. The upper deck features a pool table as well as a games corner. For a little ‘me-time’ a complimentary transfer is offered to River Sands for relaxing at the spa or use of the gym facility.

The 4 King and 2 Twin Chalets have their own deck, ideal from which to view wildlife drinking at the waterhole as the sky turns warm crimson hues.

Activities

Hot coffee awaits those who opt in on an early morning game drive. The African Big 5 and famous White Lion wait to be spotted in the wild in open safari vehicles. Expert rangers assist in tracking the sightings for you, and if you just couldn’t manage the early morning, an evening game drive is on the charts to, just after you enjoyed an afternoon high tea.

The lodge also offers guided 3 hour informative bush walks, bird watching from the Hide, and unique photographic and art safaris.

The kids also have an array of exciting activities to choose from. They get the opportunity to be a Junior Ranger for a day, learning about the wild and how to track animals. Frogging, birding and jewellery making all form part of the fun, and at departure your Junior Ranger will receive a certificate to acknowledge their achievements.

  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Swimming
  • Game Walks
  • Boma Dinners
  • Bird Watching
  • High Tea
  • Massages
  • Night Drives
  • Sleep Outs

Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Chalet
Chalet
Chalet

Available: 8 Thatched Chalets

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

Show Room Info
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Minibar
  • Lounge
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Verandah
  • Bath
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Hair Dryer
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Safe
  • Electrical Outlets
  • Laundry Service
  • More

    FROM $459

    TO $630

    Per person per night sharing

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    Rate Conditions
    • Accommodation
    • Morning & evening game drives 
    • Three meals daily
    • Selected house drinks
    • Teas & coffees
    • Wifi
    • Laundry – 1 bag per day
    Dates Rate
    1 – 30th June 2025 / 1 – 30th November 2025 R7 920 per person per night sharing
    15 Jan 2026 -15 March 2026 / 1 – 30th June 2026 /1 – 30th November 2026 R 8 700 per person per night sharing
    15th January – 15th March 2027 / 1 – 30th June 2027 / 1 – 30th November 2027 R 10 875 per person per night sharing
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    Rate Conditions
    • Accommodation
    • Morning & evening game drives 
    • Three meals daily
    • Selected house drinks
    • Teas & coffees
    • Wifi
    • Laundry – 1 bag per day
    • FREE: bottle of bubbly
    • FREE: private dinner
    Dates Rate
    01 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 Groom Pays: R 7 920 Per night
    Bride Pays: R 3 960 Per night
    01 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 Groom Pays: R 8 700 Per night
    Bride Pays: R 4 350 Per night
    01 Jan 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 Groom Pays: R 10 875 Per night
    Bride Pays: R 5 436 Per night

    Rates

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Chalet Per person per night sharing From $459
    01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Chalet Per person per night sharing From $504
    01 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 Chalet Per person per night sharing From $630

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Accomodation
    • All meals, teas & coffees
    • Two game drives per day
    • Bush walks (12 years and older)
    • Local brand spirits and beers
    • Soft drinks & local beers
    • Use of the gym at River Sands
    • VAT
    From $459 per person sharing
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