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    Kambaku Safari Lodge

    605 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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          SA HotelsUS$760
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          Overview
          5.0
          605 reviews
          • Excellent94%
          • Very good4%
          • Average1%
          • Poor1%
          • Terrible0%
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          “tracker eric” (12 reviews)
          “watering hole” (37 reviews)
          “bedtime story” (6 reviews)
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          Reviewed 1 week ago
          Second Stay - Things Have Changed, but Bottom Line - Still Excellent

          When you search other reviews of this lodge, you will see I reviewed Kambaku a few years back. Since my last stay, the lodge management and some rangers have changed. This is not unusual in the safari business. Because of the changes, I had some...More

          Thank buddy4344
          Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
          Wonderful Staff

          Ohh Kambaku I think you've spoilt me. On my first game visit to Africa I probably experienced one of the best teams ever. From management to guides and trackers right down to house staff nothing was too much trouble and every need and more was...More

          Thank Wendy H
          Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku Safari LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for the lovely review - and we would gladly welcome you back at any time ! We are glad that all the little touches do not go unnoticed and will pass the compliments on to the staff !

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Amazing in every way

          We thoroughly loved this camp. Small intimate, lovely rooms, felt very friendly and homey. The your couple managing it, Rano and Catherine are fantastic. I was totally surprised they were not the owners, as they definitely manage it like it is theirs. They made us...More

          Thank lindaking
          Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku Safari LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Hi there and thanks fro the lovely review - so glad to hear that the management and staff were so good and made you feel at home. We really go all out to foster the home away from home atmosphere that is lacking in the...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Honeymoon of a lifetime!

          We just returned yesterday from our trip of a lifetime at Kambaku Safari lodge! The grounds were AWESOME; a big watering hole right outside of the fence that you can easily watch all the animals come to. We loved the fact that it wasn't a...More

          Thank Dive2210
          Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku Safari LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you fro the wonderful review on your stay with us ! "Awesome" is always a fantastic word for us to hear in a review ! so glad to hear that the game drives - rangers and trackers - looked after you so well and...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Love the personal touches

          We had an amazing time at Kambaku Safari Lodge. The rooms are spacious and lovely. Our bed was decorated with flowers when we arrived. The bathroom is huge with a large shower, bathtub, and double sink. The beds are made for us when we are...More

          Thank polarislovestotavel
          Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku Safari LodgeResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for the in depth review on your stay with us - and highlighting all the points that you feel other travelers would like to read about, without giving all our secrets away ! We shall definitely pass on your compliments to the chef...More

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          • Pool
          • Free Parking
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Breakfast included
          • Free Internet
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          • Airport Transportation
          • Breakfast included
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          Details
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          • US$425 - US$951 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Family Rooms ,
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          • Number of rooms
          • 8
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          • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          vivek2520
          i was planning to travel to kruger but my agent said kids are not allowed on game drive in lodges inside the kruger park my kid is 4 years old
          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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          robalveston
          hi I am interested in astronomy does the lodge have anywhere we can view the night sky? coming from the Northern hemisphere it would be nice to have a tour of the different constellations
          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
          Hi, If I book through Agoda, will the price include game drives? It does not specify when I move on to book the accommodation via Agoda and I would not want to book if game drives were not included due to the price point. Thanks, Ellie
          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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          "Ask for a room with view of watering hole"
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          "Hot water is at a premium at the 5:00 am walk up call"
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