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Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Kambaku Safari Lodge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
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    5 of 5 stars
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Plano, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We spent 3 nights at this lodge in march/2012. Great hospitality. All staff treated us as a family members, not as simple guests. The game drives were simple amazing. And they made great effort to show us very special animals (wild dogs, giraffes, leopard, lions, etc.). They are extremely respectful with the wild nature and animals' life which brigs comfort... More

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East Bergholt, Suffolk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

I spent 3 nights here and enjoyed every minute. The hospitaity and catering is second to none and the friendliness of the staff diffficult to beat. The game drives were amazing with the ace combination of Neil as Guide and Albert as Tracker I was priviledged to see a pack of African Wild Dog on more than one occasion, a... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Hi Caroline - thank you fro your wonderful review on Kambaku. We appreciate your detailed comments about your experience here both on the safaris and in camp with our extended family of warthogs! It is our pleasure to provide the small things that make your stay here special and memorable, and we hope to see you again soon with the... More

Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We spent 4 days at this wonderful place. From the start we were treated very friendly and felt really welcome. A real effort was made to make every dinner experience unique. Game drives were excellent, we spotted the big five and also had a walking safari. This place is also one of the few where also wines and beers are... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Hi Peter - Thank you for taking the time to write a review on your stay here and mentioning that the house wines and beers are included in the rate as well as the walking safari experience. We hope to see you again sometime in the future. More

New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I found this place by pure luck, but I cannot imagine a better place to go on safari. We saw absolutely incredible wildlife, including a lone male leopard attacking some antelope from 25 ft. The friendliest staff and rangers, absolutely wonderful food, and wonderfully priced. I would go back again without hesitation.

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi Michael - Thank you for giving such a lovely review on your stay at Kambaku. We really hope that one day you will manage to squeeze in another visit to us and see the exciting changes in camp as well as some more amazing animals! More

Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Kambaku exceeded all expectations. Bryce and Eric (the tracker) were exceptional and in 6 days we saw all the Big Five + lots of other fascinating wild life. Bryce not only knows his animals, but has individual knowledge of them, which is fascinating. Just to mention a couple of highlights, we saw a pair of brother Cheetas as well as... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi Richard - thank you for your review on your stay at Kambaku. You were very lucky during your stay here to see the cheetahs that's for sure! Definitely a big "cat" experience! We are glad that you appreciated the in depth info about the animals - it makes it so much more interesting when one actually understands some of... More

Wellesley, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

It only takes one word to describe our experience at Kambaku: perfect. Everything about the five-day visit in August, 2012 was ideal, from the lodging, to the location, to the outstanding food, to the terrific service. Yet despite all that, the highlight was the game drives - our driver, an avid photographer himself, knew where to get us for the... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi Dennis - thanks for giving us at Kambaku a perfect review! Nothing pleases us more than to know your holiday was perfect here and that your safari experience lived up to your expectations. We hope that you take a look at the photos once in a while to bring back the memories! More

New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This was our first safari and Kambaku made sure everything was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more from them. The staff was friendly and catering. They really made it feel like a home away from home.

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you fro taking the time to review Kambaku Lodge - we hope you have many happy memories of your first safari experience! More

Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Kambaku is the perfect mix of African bush and first class accommodation/service. If you're looking for somewhere that feels like the African bush while still feeling pampered, this is the place to go. It's small (max 16 people) so the service is top notch and you never feel like you're getting lost in the crowd, and you're in the middle... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Cara - thanks you for your lengthy review on your stay at Kambaku Lodge. You really managed to comment on the full scope of what future guests can expect from staying here as well as the personal feel that we have at the lodge! Looking forwards to seeing you again! More

Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This trip to Kambaku was to check out the lodge for a larger group booking later in the year. We were certainly not disappointed. Everything was wonderful - the people warm and friendly. Accommodation excellent. The food perfect. And the dinner in the bush on our last night was a magnificent end to our stay. Van and Albert were excellent... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Hi Jeff - Thank you fro taking the time to write a review on your most recent stay here at Kambaku. You have been here before and we are so looking forwards to having the group stay later this year - it is going to be an amazing time and we are really excited. Well done for convincing Mike !... More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Prior to choosing a game lodge this time for our recent visit to South Africa, we researched and read many reviews on a wide variety of private game lodges next to the Kruger National Park. We finally chose Kambaku and we could not be happier with our choice. All the comments from previous guests about the owner/management team of Bryce... More

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Kambaku2007, Owner at Kambaku Safari Lodge, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lengthy, in detail review of your stay here. You really have managed to highlight the little things that made your stay here memorable. We are glad that they do not go unnoticed! Of course the game drive experience is what you are here for, and we really do... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Kambaku Safari Hotel
Kambaku Safari Hotel Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Address: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 10 Speciality lodging in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Price range (per night): RM1,299 - 2,188
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kambaku Safari Lodge is nestled in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which can be found within the world renowned Greater Kruger National Park.The camp is well situated in this unspoilt natural wilderness area, home to an astonishing array of animals including the Big 5. Kambaku provides the ultimate escape from busy schedules, with eight well appointed thatched chalets overlooking our own private waterhole.Attracting guests from around the world, Kambaku offers superior standards in all of our facilities yet always maintaining a high level of environmental consciousness. Our dedicated staff will cater to the individual needs of our guests making for a truly memorable stay. With scrumptious bush cuisine in a relaxed, rustic setting our guests can truly unwind and immerse themselves in the restorative powers of nature. ... more   less 
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