★★★★
Lodge
Timbavati Game Reserve
9.8/10

Kambaku River Sands

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kambaku River Sands features game drives and bush walks. The lodge also offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa and communal lounge with two open fireplaces. Each luxury, air-conditioned suite comes with a private viewing deck. It also includes a seating area with a minibar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom has a spa bath and separate double shower. Guests can enjoy spa treatments, the sauna or fitness centre at the on-site spa. The bar overlooks the watering hole where elephants and other animals come to drink. Meals are all-inclusive, and local African cuisine is served around the open-air boma bonfire. Free Wi-Fi is available in the main lounge. Kambuku River Sands is located along the western border of Kruger National Park, 25 km from the Orpen Gate. Hoedspruit is 35 km away and Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 100 km from the lodge.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)
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Kids

Children are not allowed.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Enkhulu Gate, Arygle Road, 1380 Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa, Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Free parking Fitness centre Room service Free WiFi Spa and wellness centre Bar Breakfast

Gallery

a dining room with a table with wine bottles at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a group of people riding in the back of a safari truck at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a group of people in a field with elephants at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a hyena walking on a dirt road next to a jeep at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a hallway with a stone counter in a building at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a woman sitting in a chair next to a swimming pool at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a large living room with furniture and a large ceiling at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a room with a table and chairs and a chandelier at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

a man holding a glass of wine next to a table with food at Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve

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Reviews

Louise 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A truly exceptional place in all respects

Pros: What. A. Place. There isn’t a rating high enough. The rooms and lodge were beautiful, the rangers and guides were fabulous, animals sighting unbelievable. Staff were exceptional.

Cons: Nothing.

Judy 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beaitiful, peaceful, relaxing

Pros: The lodge was beautiful and the rooms incredible. Friendly helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for you. amazing food.

Claire 9/10

France 🇫🇷

Pros: Très bel établissement Vous pouvez voir les éléphants depuis la piscine Personnel accueillant et cherchant à faire plaisir Seul petit bémol sur le ménage Mal exécuté / sol sale et présence de sable dans les draps

Ana 10/10

Spain 🇪🇸

Fantástico

Pros: Todo! Un lujo de sitio. La habitación, la comida, los safaris, y el personal. Muy recomendable vivir la experiencia de una reserva privada y no puedo opinar sobre las demás, pero ésta es estupenda.

Cons: Tener que marcharnos!!