Kambaku Safari Lodge has eight thatched chalets and family rooms in the Timbavati. The rate includes meals, house drinks, two game drives a day, bush walks, laundry and a children's programme.
Kids Kubs children's programme
House drinks included
Family rooms
Bush walks (12+)
Accommodation8 thatched chalets plus family rooms
OperatorKambaku
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
GymLaundry (1 bag a day)Wi-Fi
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Lower all-in price than most Timbavati lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Conservation levy on top: €214 for your group
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
8 thatched chalets plus family rooms. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul – 31 Dec 2026 | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R8,700 | €471 |
Per person sharing, all inclusive. Children 2–11 R5,220; under 2 free. Safari.com lists a special R6,520 for November 2026. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR660 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Kambaku Safari Lodge (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Thatched chalet
Safari.com doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.
Timbavati
Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 33 km
TransfersTransfers are not included. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is about 30 km away.
AccessThrough the central Timbavati control gate, about 30 km from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
Coordinates-24.2500, 31.3500 (approximate)
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages. Game drives 4+, bush walks 12+. Kids Kubs programme.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- Safari.com: Kambaku Safari Lodge (2026 rates)
- Krugerpark.co.za: Kambaku location
- Timbavati: conservation levies 2026
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