Nature lodge in South Africa
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this nature lodge rental
Kambaku Lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Nature Reserve and has a waterhole which attracts members of the Big 5. Each of the rooms and chalets feature African décor and a private patio.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Gym
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Fireplace
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Childcare services
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The staff was so friendly and accomodating, and the game drives were absolutely incredible. Meals were served family style at one big table, which was held in a different location every night. Sometimes out near the watering hole, sometimes by the pool, and sometimes “inside”. Plenty of choices and the food was really good.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Guide and tracker probably the best in Kruger park! Our two daily game drives were sensational with many, many animal and bird encounters - including twice with a very rare white lion cub. The meals were superb, the staff very attentive and always smiling. The room and bed was spotlessly clean and comfy. There was this instant feeling of being a part of a wonderful family ... one you wanted to stay with forever!
Nothing. Well .. maybe the bumpy dirt roads. Beware, they really shake you up!
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
1) Manager and host are nice: Renee and Charity
2) Rooms are nicely cleaned
3) If you want a handful (maximum) of T shirts to be washed, they will hand wash them for free and dry them out under the sun, it’s ready in 24 hours (unless it’s pouring rain)
1) Game drivers are shortened by 30 minutes half of the time, when they say 3 hours, it is 2 hours and a half, when they say 4 hours, it is 3 hours and a half; half of the time, they do last 3 or 4 hours
2) On top of the above, each game drive includes a break of 30 minutes (the car stops and you stand near the car, chatting with the other customers) during which you are offered a drink: beer, juice, water, glass of wine; they are trying to replicate the luxury experience without offering the luxury experience (which is normal, that lodge does not charge premium prices / luxury prices) so these 30 minutes are a total waste of time, even more so that you have 7 hours between the morning and afternoon drives to drink beer, wine, water, coffee (all included at the lodge); the luxury lodges will set up a table, and offer a high tea experience; standing next to the car for 30 minutes instead of enjoying the game drive is ridiculous
3) Game drives are shared with other customers (7 customers in total in each Range Rover / Land Cruiser maximum, which is good, it’s not too much): they will wait until everyone has waken up in the morning or everyone has waken up from their nap before leaving the lodge, which could be seriously annoying if you’re looking to maximise animal sightings; they should fix a start date and start the activity on time, instead of asking the on-time customers to wait for the late ones (if you want to have your game drives start whenever you want, then book private tours, not shared ones)
I’ve shared feedback above with them (Renee) during the stay, not sure they will do anything about it.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2021
The staff were great especially our game guides who were knowledgeable and personable. The breakfast was great and dinner on our first night was also excellent. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable.
Our biggest disappointment was that we were under the impression that full board included our local non alcoholic drinks this turned out not to be the case. We also found the facilities to be suffering from problems related to lack of use due to COVID restrictions. We also had a continuous struggle with the hot water system that operated erratically and required the maintenance team to come in to fix it. It remained a problem and probably requires a specialist technician.
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"The staff was so friendly and accomodating, and the game drives were absolutely incredible. Meals were served family style at one big table, which was held in a different location every night. Somet..."
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