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Kambaku River Sands Lodge, Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park, South Africa

About This Property

Kambaku River Sands – Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africanestled within the exclusive Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, Kambaku River Sands offers an intimate luxury safari experience surrounded by unspoilt wilderness. Situated along the seasonal Nhlaralumi River, the lodge enjoys a tranquil setting where wildlife frequently visits the riverbed, creating exceptional viewing opportunities from the comfort of the camp.

Known for its warm hospitality and personalised service, Kambaku River Sands combines classic safari charm with modern comforts. Its peaceful location within the Timbavati provides access to some of South Africa's finest Big Five game viewing, with expert guides and trackers leading unforgettable safari adventures through diverse bush veld landscapes.

The reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, numerous antelope species, and prolific birdlife. Timbavati is also famous for its rare white lions, which are occasionally sighted in the reserve.

Between game drives, guests can relax beside the swimming pool overlooking the riverbed, enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients, or unwind around the traditional boma beneath the African night sky.

Amenities

Exclusive location within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Unfenced access to the Greater Kruger ecosystem.

Outstanding Big Five wildlife viewing.

Excellent opportunities to see the reserve's famous white lions.

Beautiful setting overlooking the seasonal Nhlaralumi River.

Swimming pool and boma overlooking the bushveld.

Expert-guided game drives and walking safaris,

Location: Kruger National Park

Stretching across northeastern South Africa, Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest, most celebrated, and wildlife-rich safari destinations. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, the park protects an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, from open savannahs and riverine forests to granite hills and dense woodlands, creating ideal habitats for an abundance of wildlife. Renowned worldwide for […]

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