Kambaku River Sands | Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
The beauty of the Timbavati Game Reserve is unfenced and open, waiting to be discovered. Kambaku River Sands is a place of sanctuary for Africa’s Big 5: the leopard, lion, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo and more. Our game rangers are seasoned experts and will furnish you with all the information you need as you encounter indigenous wildlife thriving in their natural habitat. Their home will become yours.
At Kambaku River Sands, we’ve created an experience that will give you all the space and time you need to pause, breathe in and reconnect with the here and now. Our rooms and bathrooms are designed to create an atmosphere of blissful solitude. Glass-encased spaces invite the outside in as you immerse yourself in the vastness of the surrounding nature.
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Kambaku River Sands Relax at the pool
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Luxury Suites
Kambaku River Sands offers privates Suites all with their own private viewing decks, well equipped with Air-conditioning, all inclusive minibars as well as well stocked coffee stations, beds are super king and are all extra length, however these can be converted to Twins. En-suite facilities include free standing baths, indoor showers as well as an outdoor shower facility.
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Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Smoke Alarm, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Chapel, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Big 5, Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cultural Tours, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Mini Golf, Rhino Tracking, River Cruises, Wine Tasting
Game drives are included in the package and take place in the morning and the afternoon. They are about 3 hours in duration. During the game drive you will have a stop for either morning tea and coffee in the bush, or afternoon sundowners.
Game Drive Credit: Bryce Landsman
Experience the bush on foot - nothing is more exciting than seeing an elephant up close. Learn about all the smaller wonders of nature, that can be missed when on the vehicle.
Bush WalkCredit: Bryce Landsman
Experience a night in our adventure sleep out hide. Set on the banks of Nduna (“Old wise man”) Dam where abundant game
come to drink, this raised sleep-out deck is beyond your wildest expectations. This is the ideal romantic experience for the adventurous. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, you will have the experience of a lifetime.
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Scenic Heli Flip - the duration of this epic flight is approximately one hour. The helicopter will depart from the lodge and route towards the Blyde River Canyon. During this flight you will get a unique perspective of the Kadishi waterfall, Three Rondawels, Blyde River, Burke’s Luck Potholes, Treur and Belvidere Rivers.
Anti=Poaching Flip - Nothing surpasses the feeling of being successful on a mission to rescue an orphaned rhino calf Join our ant poaching team in a flight over the reserve to see them in action.
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One of the best kept secrets in the Lowveld is the fabulous Graeme Naylor Museum, located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
It’s packed with interesting and fascinating displays that unlock many secrets of the natural history of the area. One display is devoted to the famous white lions of the Timbavati - only when you stand next to one of these mythical creatures do you realize how big they are. Another display showcases the dozens of species of freshwater fish found in South Africa - who would have thought you’d find so many species in such an arid area? Another fascinating display that shows how elephants go through many sets of molars in a lifetime, as well as a huge variety of spectacularly beautiful moths and butterflies.
These displays and many other are all there waiting for you to “discover.”
Graeme Naylor MuseumCredit: Timbavati
Your Stay
4 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
