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Kambaku River Sands

From R17,500.00 per/person

Kambaku River Sands - Timbavati Safari Lodges

Kambaku River Sands is equipped to cater to your every need on your safari. Treat yourself to an international standard  cuisine and specialist wine tastings, dine alfresco or alongside the riverbed surrounded by camp fires. You can enjoy dining at the wine cellar. Enjoy an all inclusive, deluxe experience that begins with a warm welcome and ends with a longing to return again and again.

Kambaku River Sands has received international awards for being one of the most frequented safari lodges in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - Kruger National Park.

It's not unusual to see a giraffe stroll past while you're enjoying a roaring fire and reminiscing about your day's experiences. Its purpose is to leave you with a dreamlike memory that will last a lifetime. There are no barriers or borders separating you from the roaming animals at Kambaku River Sands, which is located in the center of the Timbavati Game Reserve.

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2026 Rates

 

Thatched Chalet R17,500.00 per person per night sharing

R26,250.00 per person per night single
Sleepout Hide R3,500.00 per person per night

Rates exclude conservation fees & Gate fees

SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE

Kambaku River Sands

Do you want to play in the water with a family of elephants? They might meet you for a water battle at the pool. After that, allow the chef, who enjoys singing while preparing food, to spoil you with a delicious English breakfast. Perched atop a riverbed, this safari location is ideal for letting loose a torrent of Africa's pristine fauna carry you away.
Each of the ten thatched apartments at Kambaku River Sands has a private terrace where you can relax and take in the views of passing Timbavati villagers, buffaloes, and rhinos. You won't have to sacrifice anything inside your accommodation however, as each suite boasts an abundance of windows and an en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath, double shower and separate toilet that looks out into the natural surrounds. A welcoming surprise awaits you on your pillow when you return from your evening safari and discover that the lights have been turned on. Expect attentive treatment. Do you need a link to the domestic front? The main part of the lodge has WiFi. But hurry up, there's a tasty dinner waiting for you.
There is a huge variety of different types of animal species ranging from birds, mammals, predators and even sea life.
All children 12 years and older are welcome at Kambaku River Sands.

Quick Facts

  • Rating - 5 Stars
  • Type - Safari Lodge
  • Check-in time - 12:00pm
  • Check-out time - 11:00am
  • Spoken Languages - English & Afrikaans
  • Special Interests - Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

Included

2 Game Drives per day - Bush Walks - Meals - Tea & Coffee - House Wines, Local Spirits, Beers & Soft Drinks - Gym - Laundry (1 bag per day) - Unlimited Wi-Fi

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE

Hide Sleep out

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Hide Sleep out

The Hide Sleepout offers a thrilling starlit bush adventure in the Timbavati. This elevated, open-air platform sleepout entails spending a night 5 meters above the riverbed, surrounded by floodlit waterholes attracting elephants, hippos, and nocturnal wildlife. It includes comfortable bedding, midnight snacks, ranger guidance, and dawn coffee—ideal for immersive, adrenaline-pumping wildlife viewing under African skies.

Helicopter Flip

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Helicopter Flip

A Timbavati helicopter flip from delivers an exhilarating aerial thrill ride. This 15-20 minute chopper excursion entails high-speed flips, loops, and dives over dramatic gorges, rivers, and savanna landscapes, piloted by experts for safety and excitement. Perfect for adventure seekers, it provides bird's-eye vistas of Big Five territory and Big Fig viewpoints, blending adrenaline with stunning scenery.

Graeme Naylor Museum

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Visit the Graeme Naylor Museum

The Graeme Naylor Museum at honors the legacy of a pioneering Timbavati conservationist. This intimate exhibit entails exploring curated displays of artifacts, photos, journals, and taxidermy showcasing early safari history, anti-poaching efforts, and bush lore from the 1960s onward. A 30-45 minute self-guided or hosted tour offers educational insights into the region's wildlife heritage and Naylor's enduring impact.

Kambaku River Sands - Wildlife Gallery

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