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    Kambaku River Sands

    196 Reviews
    #6 of 17 Specialty Lodging in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve | Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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    Overview
    5.0
    196 reviews
    • Excellent93%
    • Very good5%
    • Average1%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “wine cellar” (10 reviews)
    “the main lodge” (13 reviews)
    “spa bath” (3 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Airport Transportation
    Suites
    Bar/Lounge
    Fitness centre
    Multilingual Staff
    Spa
    Wheelchair Access
    Business Centre
    Laundry Service
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    4.0 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 183 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Great experience!

    This trip was our first safari experience and it far exceeded our expectations. The lodge was very comfortable yet right in the middle of the wilderness with animals all around. The food was great but the best part is the morning and evening game drives...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Adventure of a life time

    I can't say enough about my experience at Kambaku River Sands. The staff went out of their way to make our group feel at home. Their knowledge of the terrain in the brush afforded us the opportunity to see all of the Big Five animals...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    July visit at Kambaku River Sands

    The trip was priceless and unforgettable. Our group is still talking about the experience and services rendered. The safari was incredible and the Braii experience was something we will never forget. Thanks for making the trip an outstanding adventure. Glad to have experience the Big...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    An amazing time at Kambaku River Sands!!

    My boyfriend and I stayed at Kambaku for 4 nights while in South Africa for a wedding the following week. We had the most amazing experience. Cordy and Johan greeted us at our arrival and made us feel so welcome with food and drinks and...More

    Thank c0rey17
    Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku River SandsResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us - I trust you have so many amazing memories that you can recall and recount for friends !It is always so rewarding for to hear how much the guests enjoy the...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Incredible!

    We stayed 3 nights at Kambaku River Sands in June and had the experience of a lifetime! From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the staff with warmth and enthusiasm and little touches like refresher towels, welcoming cocktails and personal messages of greeting...More

    Thank SRMfamily
    Response from KambakuOwners, Owner at Kambaku River SandsResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for the lovely review and for commenting on attention to detail and the smaller touches for which we pride ourselves ! The game viewing sounds amazing as well and it is fantastic to hear that our guide and tracker's passion comes through so...More

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    • Breakfast included
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Free Parking
    • Airport Transportation
    • Breakfast included
    • Laundry Service
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Shuttle Bus Service
    • Business Centre with Internet Access
    • Room amenities
    • Minibar
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    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    • Price range
    • US$417 - US$1 166 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Number of rooms
    • 10
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    • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
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    Andrea262015
    1 June 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    Hi Andrea, We received an email from Peter,concerning your stay in Aug. Kind Regards Candice
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    amt1206
    29 March 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    Good afternoon at River Sands only six guests per vehicle. Hope to see you in December.
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    Joseph V
    20 February 2017|
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    Response from KambakuOwners | Property representative |
    We can assist booking transfers for you - we do have a dedicated person attending to emails at the lodge, however she says she has not received an email from you - maybe lost in cyberspace. Please email manager email... More
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    "We stayed in room 9 and it was perfect"
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    "There are only ten rooms and they all looked to be the same from the outside. The room we had was awesome!"
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    "All the huts are setup the same and are incredible!"
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    "I like the rooms nearest the lodge."
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