Kambaku River Sands

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Kruger National Park–>Timbavati Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic |

Situated in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which makes up the western boarder of the Kruger National Park. Without fences inhibiting the free movement of game between the reserves, Timbavati becomes part of a vast unspoilt natural wilderness area that lies within the Greater Kruger National Park.

Sitting majestically on the banks of a dry river bed, Kambaku River Sands entices the guest to sit back and relax. Kambaku (Solitary Bull elephant), takes its name from one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ tuskers who roamed the Kruger Park for the greater part of the last century. These elephant were renowned for their impressive tusks – having at least one tusk with the estimated weight of over 60kg.

This unfenced camp is perfectly situated on a perennial river with continuous free flowing movement of game both big and small through the camp.

Accommodation

Guests at Kambaku River Sands are often afforded a safari experience with a difference from either their own private decks or the main lodge area, with almost daily up close and personal experiences with elephant, buffalo and bushbuck to name but a few.

The main lodge has a spacious lounge with two enormous open fireplaces for the cool winter nights. The bar allows for guests to watch elephants drinking out of the swimming pool while enjoying a cold beer or chilled glass of wine.

All 10 suites are elegantly decorated, and boast private viewing decks with spectacular views of either the dry River bed or the surrounding bush. All sliding doors are protected with mosquito netting and beds draped with classic white satin nets. Sit back and indulge in the elegance of your suite. Room facilities include a mini bar, butlers tray as well as a variety of guest amenities, outdoor shower and air conditioning.

With its high thatched roof overlooking the Kambaku River Sands waterhole. The spacious surroundings of the Main lodge allow for guests luxurious comfort of the lounge, Kambaku River Sands boasts uncapped WIFI in our Main Lodge area.

Wildlife

Being unfenced, the camp allows for free movement of game through the lodge.  Game drives provide the ideal opportunity to track down the Big 5 and more. We offer bush walks with the space to explore the smaller gems of the bush, and the time in camp during the heat of the day, to observe relaxed animal behaviour from the peace and quiet of your own personal deck.

Game drives are in an uncovered vehicle – allowing for excellent photographic opportunities, with experienced rangers passionate about the bush.

More Info

Children 
Children over 12 years welcome – charged at full adult rate .

Excludes:
Conservation Levy – R210 pp subject to change
Gate fees – R140 per vehicle per entry subject to change

Directions

Flights:

Flights into Eastgate Airport are booked direct from Johannesburg or from Cape Town, and you will be collected at the airport and transported to the lodge (not included in daily rate). Special chartered flights can be arranged on request.

SA Express offer daily flights to Hoedspruit/Eastgate Airport (30km from Kambaku) from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Alternatively one is able to get daily flights into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit (120 km from Kambaku) from all major centres such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. Transfers from both airports are available on request.

Should you fly into the Timbavati Reserve by charter using the local airstrip, you will be required to pay an extra levy, this is payable at the lodge. For more details please contact the lodge.

From Johannesburg by road:

From Johannesburg head Witbank on the N12 highway. This highway becomes the N4. Continue on the N4 until you see the Belfast turnoff. Take the Belfast turn off and head into the little town of Belfast. In the centre of town you will see a sign post for Dullstroom / Lydenburg. Turn right toward Dullstroom/Lydenburg. Continue on this road for approximately 30kms until you reach Dullstroom. Continue straight through the village of Dullstroom and head for Lydenburg, approximately 50kms. You will come to a T Junction. Turn left and head into the town of Lydenburg. At the second set of traffic lights, turn left. This is a ring road that will take you out of town and onto the R36 towards the village of Ohrigstad. Once on this road you will head directly for Hoedspruit. Once in Hoedspruit , continue straight through the town. You will go over a small bridge and then at the four way intersection you will turn right onto the R40. Head out of town for approximately 6 kms . Turn left at the Timbavati / Eastgate Airport road. You will go through a control gate where you will need to pay an entrance fee for the timbavati reserve. Once in the reserve continue straight for approximately 13kms, then turn right when you see the direction sign board. Follow the Kambaku signs to the lodge.

From Nelspruit by road:

From Nelspruit take the R40 past White River and continue on to Hazyview, then Bushbuckridge and Acornhoek. Carry on straight along this road past the Orpen road turnoff , until you see the Hoedspruit turn off to your right. Turn right and continue on this road until eventually you see the main Timbavati/ Eastgate Airport road on your right. Turn right here. You will go through a security/control gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Nature Reserve Gate which is roughly 18kms further on. Once at the Timbavati Nature Reserve Gate. Once in the reserve continue straight for approximately 10kms, then turn right when you see the direction sign board. Follow the Kambaku River Sands signs to the lodge.

The Kruger Shuttle:

From Johannesburg or Nelspruit. – Transfers to and from the lodge can be arranged.