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    Kambaku Safari Lodge

    615 Reviews
    #3 of 17 Specialty Lodging in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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    5.0
    615 reviews
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    “tracker eric” (12 reviews)
    “game drives” (136 reviews)
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Come back to Kambaku!

    You're greeted with a warm welcome at this family friendly Lodge! The game drives are the best around. Our driver Neil went above & beyond to make sure we saw the animals - and tracker Moses spotted them all including the big 5! Tessa graciously...More

    Thank Heather W
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    What an amazing experience!

    My daughter and I spent a too short 3 days 2 nights at Kambaku and I am already planning my return! On a 10 point scale this place is a 12! From the beautiful surroundings to the knowledgeable caring staff to the delicious food to...More

    Thank Michele54321961
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    First safari experience

    We stayed at Kambaku Safari Lodge for 3 days with our children ages 13 and 10. The entire stay was personalized and staff gave a lot of attention to detail. Cathrine and her team do a fantastic job of ensuring that guests are taken care...More

    Thank smusti
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Highly recommend, wonderful stay!

    Stayed at Kambaku for three days with family and friends and had an amazing stay. Beautiful rooms, common areas and scenery. Great food, and top notch service. The personell were super friendly and helpful, and our ranger Nic and tracker Herman made sure we were...More

    1  Thank norhh
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    What a wonderful stay!

    I can't say enough good things about Kambaku Safari Lodge. The accomodations were fabulous - it had a small, intimate feel with great rooms, awesome outdoor seating and viewing areas, and cozy communal areas. The food was great. The staff fantastic. The wildlife sightings amazing....More

    Thank Wanderlust3773
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    About
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    • Pool
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    • Free Internet
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
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    • Airport Transportation
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    • US$384 - US$1 125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Number of rooms
    • 8
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    vivek2520
    25 April 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    Hi we do allow children of all ages to go out on game drives. We do advise that you look into booking a private vehicle for your family as standard drives can be quite long for very young children.
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    8 April 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    Hi sorry for the delayed reply but we most definitely do have fantastic locations for brilliant star gazing opportunities.
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    EllieM0
    21 February 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    Hi Ellie, Yes indeed all your game drives will be included as well as meals, local beers, soft drinks, tea/coffee etc. Anything further please don't hesitate to ask. All the best, Bryce
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    "Wifi is only available near the reception and office area, but one room is close enough to this area to pick..."
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    "Room 8 is closer to the bush and the watering hole if you want a little seclusion."
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