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November 2024 Game Report

LIONS November has been exceptional for lion sightings. The five Birmingham Breakaway males have been increasingly present around Kambaku and…

September 2024 Game Report

Kambaku lodgesSeptember 2024 Game Report We hope your September has been as diverse and exciting as ours has here in…

August 2024 Game Report

Kambaku LodgesAugust 2024 Game Report August has been an amazing month with some of the best sightings happening. We had…

Exciting News at Kambaku

We’re thrilled to announce two well-deserved promotions within our Kambaku family! Cordelia has been promoted to the position of General…

Engagement at Kambaku | David and Kayla

What better place to get engaged than in the magical Timbavati. David and Kayla recently got engaged at our Overnight…

Mother’s Day at Kambaku Lodges

"Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world.…
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Luxury Safari in Timbavati. | Travel the Kambaku Way

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Luxury Safari in Timbavati

Planning a luxury safari in Timbavati can be an overwhelming task, but with a little research and preparation, you can…
10 Reasons Why Timbavati Should Be Your Next Safari Destination. | Travel with Kambaku Game Lodge

10 Reasons Why Timbavati Should Be Your Next Safari Destination.

If you're looking for an authentic African safari experience, look no further than Timbavati. Located in the heart of South…

Exploring the Unique and Evocative Soundscape of the African Wilderness

Exploring the Evocative Soundscape of the African Wilderness The Sounds of the African Bush The African bush is a place…

The Art of Tracking in the Timbavati

Following Wildlife Trails in the African Bush. The Art of Tracking in the Timbavati The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in…
The Secret World of the Timbavati: Lesser-Known Animals You Can Spot on Safari | Luxury Accommodation at Kambaku Lodges

Lesser-Known Animals You Can Spot on Safari

The Secret World of the Timbavati: Lesser-Known Animals You Can Spot on Safari When you think of a safari in…
The Big Five of Timbavati: What Makes This Reserve So Special | Luxury accommodation at Kambaku Lodges

The Big Five of Timbavati: What Makes This Reserve So Special

The Big Five of Timbavati What Makes This Reserve So Special The Big Five - everyone who has ever heard…

Safari Photography Tips

Safari Photography TipsCapturing the Best Shots at Kambaku LodgesHere Going on a safari at Kambaku Lodges is a thrilling and…
Solar Energy and Kambaku Lodges

Solar Energy and Kambaku Lodges

Eco Tourism Solar Energy and Kambaku Lodges We took over Kambaku Safari Lodge in 2011, with only a generator for…

Sustainably Sourced Fresh Produce

Eco TourismSustainably Sourced Fresh Produce Sustainability is very important to us at Kambaku Lodges. Our goal has and always will…

Travel Tips to South Africa

Passports and Visas When Travelling to South Africa Visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport…
2021 in Photos | Kambaku Lodges Timbavati Nature Reserve

Family Travel to South Africa

We may be biased but we think South Africa is an incredible family destination. There is so much to see…
A Safari in South Africa | Kambaku Lodges

Safari in South Africa

When is the best time to travel to South Africa for a safari holiday? There really is no right or…
Travelling to South Africa | Kambaku Lodges Timbavati Nature Reserve

Travelling to South Africa : What You Need to Know

South Africa is a beautiful country to visit, there is so much diversity - from the beautiful oceans of the…
2021 in Photos | Kambaku Lodges Timbavati Nature Reserve

2021 In Photos

A look back at 2021 in photos!
Bird of the Year | Cape Rockjumper

Bird of the Year 2021: Cape Rockjumper

The Cape Rockjumper was chosen, by BirdLife South Africa as the Bird of the Year 2021. The main goal of…

Kambaku@Sea Wins Prestigious Awards

"Before you, the mountains. Behind you, the forest. On this expanse of forty hectares, our boutique hotel waits to envelop…
Kambaku Lodges are Covid Travel Ready

Kambaku Lodges are Covid Travel Ready

The world is opening for travel again and we are so excited! We know that COVID-19 is still very much…

The Elephants of the Timbavati

Elephants are a huge part of life at Kambaku Lodges. They spend a lot of time using our swimming pool…
The Lions of the Timbavati | Kambaku Lodges

The Lions of the Timbavati

Lions in South Africa Lions used to naturally occur all throughout South Africa but due mainly to hunting and other…

World Ranger Day

Today we are celebrating World Ranger Day. There are an estimated 100,000 reserves, parks and protected areas around the world,…

Happy National Bee Day !

National Bee Day coincides with the birthday of Anton Jansa, a Slovenian born in 1734 and widely recognized as the…

Multi-generational Travel opportunities at Kambaku!

kambaku is for everyoneMulti-generational Travel opportunities at Kambaku! If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is how quickly things can…
kids on Safari

Kids on Safari – an unbelievable experience.

Living the vast majority of your adult life, meeting your life partner and raising your two kids all in the…

Fantastic Ways to be a Responsible Tourist at Kambaku Lodges

Responsible, eco-conscious tourism is a buzz world you’ll hear a lot. It also sounds like a drag, right? Wrong! Being…

5 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know About the South African Bird of the Year 2020

South Africa’s Bird of the Year for 2020 is the Southern Ground-hornbill. This may be the very first time you’re…

African Wild Dog

Myth or Misunderstood? Unique facts you need to know about the African Wild Dog Safari Lodges near the Kruger Park…

An Elephant Experience

An elephant experience like no other awaits at the Kambaku Lodges Elephants are some of the most intelligent creatures to…

African photographic safaris- the can’t-miss safari experience you need in your life

The iconic image of an African safari wouldn’t be complete without the camera around your neck. Despite that, it can…
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Romance at Kambaku Lodge’s – Celebrate your wedding in style

February is the month of love, and you may well have wedding bells on your mind. If you’re looking to…
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The Big 5, the Timbavati and YOU: Everything you need to know

There’s one thing any safari lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park is familiar with, and that’s the Big 5.…
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Exploring the Timbavati with Kambaku Lodges

Game lodges in the Timbavati offer a chance to experience an Africa unspoilt by man, where animals roam free as…

Unique, sensational and inspirational- what it’s like to experience the Kambaku difference

From game lodges near the Kruger National Park, to Garden Route accommodation that will win your heart forever, the Kambaku…
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The feathered friends of the Timbavati: bird sightings you don’t want to miss out on for anything

Did you know that South Africa is home to about a tenth of the bird species found worldwide? This makes…
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Meet Kambaku’s ‘Painted Wolves’ for yourself

While thoughts of the Big 5 tend to dominate the minds of most visitors to safari lodges in the Timbavati…
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Making safari memories for the whole family

Safaris have a reputation as kid-unfriendly experiences, but nothing could be further from the truth. Travelling on safari with the…
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Kambaku’s spirit and history

Meet the Magnificent Seven- experience a taste of Kambaku’s spirit and history The majestic bull elephant, heavy ivory tasks flashing…
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A bright new future and a beloved past at Kambaku Game Lodge

Here at Kambaku Safari Lodge, it’s not just about the beauty of the Timbavati Game Reserve that cradles us, or…
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A snapshot of a Kambaku day: fun under the sun in Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Kambaku, as one of the premier game lodges in the Timbavati, offers you a day packed full of fun, adventure…
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Stillness under African Stars: The magic of Kambaku River Sands

Kambaku River Sands. A place where time stands still and space unfolds around you. The unfenced beauty of the Timbavati…
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Welcome to Kambaku Safari Lodge- a bastion of Africa’s living heritage

Happiness is a place- and that place is Kambaku Safari Lodge. This gorgeous safari experience nestles in the Timbavati Nature…

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