An elephant experience like no other awaits at the Kambaku Lodges
Elephants are some of the most intelligent creatures to walk the face of the earth. Their complex consciousnesses feel strong emotions, bond like humans, and even grieve their dead. No matter where you turn in Africa, you’ll find an ingrained respect for these unique beings, and they play a significant role in many cultures because of it. For many of the overseas visitors to the Kambaku Lodges, they’re also a huge drawcard, evoking an immediate sense of Africa at it’s very best. If you want to know a little more about what Elephant experiences to expect here, as a game lodge in the Timbavati, keep reading- delights await you!
The allure of the African Elephant
Elephants are known for their intelligence, loyalty and gentle natures. As a keystone African species, they also play a huge part in maintaining the biodiversity of the unique environments in which they live. They are also undeniably tourism magnets, and few feel a trip to Africa is complete without an Elephant sighting or two. These charismatic animals float slowly over the landscape. Young ones remain with their mothers (and herds) for up to five years, and orphans are nursed within the herd too. These highly social creatures have remarkable memories, and are generally peaceable creatures who don’t seek trouble or pick fights. That’s not to say that a threatened Elephant won’t defend themselves, and many a disrespectful tourist has found their vehicle chased by an angry 7-ton Elephant trumpeting loudly!
Ensuring that man and elephant can coexist peacefully is a focus of many reputable wildlife programs, and the Elephants of the Timbavati are monitored through several projects, advancing our knowledge of these gentle giants and ensuring harmony between herds and local agricultural and cultural hubs.
Kambaku: an Elephant legacy that endures
The Kambaku Lodge family is named, of course, after one of the Kruger’s original ‘Magnificent Seven’. While these awe-inspiring ‘big tusk’ bull Elephants may have passed on, their legacy remains in the modern herds spotted throughout the greater Timbavati area. And you’ll have ample opportunity to experience this legacy for yourself during your stay. Elephants are a keystone of the safari experience, and your chances of a unique Elephant encounter are extremely high.
That’s not the only Elephant experience you’re likely to have, however. With our gorgeous infinity pool looking out directly into the surrounding bush, it’s not unknown for guests to have a truly unique Elephant experience as they enjoy themselves by the pool!
Accommodation in the Timbavati Game Reserve is uniquely placed to allow visitors fascinating elephant sightings up close and personal. Our Kambaku Lodges are perfectly situated within the reserve to ensure you have optimal chances to experience these unique beings first-hand, including a chance of an exciting poolside experience, too.
Book an incredible elephant experience at Kambaku Lodges today. We guarantee every encounter with these gentle giants will change your life.
