Kambaku River Sands is a Timbavati lodge with ten suites with private viewing decks. The rate includes meals, local drinks, two game drives a day and bush walks.
Private viewing decks
Family rooms
Drinks included
Bush walks
Accommodation10 suites with private viewing decks, 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?
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- 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
- Exact location not published by our sources
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
10 suites with private viewing decks, plus family rooms. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul – 30 Nov 2026 | 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 | R17,500 | €947 |
All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists a lower offer for November). Later rates aren't published yet. 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
Timbavati conservation levy R660 per adult and R330 per child per night.
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 River Sands (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Suite with viewing deck
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
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersAsk the lodge about transfers.
AccessTimbavati Private Nature Reserve. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenSafari.com lists children of all ages in its family section but 12+ in its overview; walks from 12. Confirm before booking.
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.
Run this lodge or spotted a mistake? Send a correctionSame operator
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