South Africa Camps & Lodges
Kambaku River Sands, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
Welcome to a new existence in a place where legends linger. It’s a place where a piece of Africa’s living heritage has been immaculately conserved.
Enter the world of this continent’s most majestic wildlife. Comprehend the word tranquillity. Our lodges are benchmarks on the map of African hospitality. Every day is an opportunity to experience travel at its most transformative.
Kambaku River Sands is equipped to cater to your every need. Treat yourself to world-class cuisine and specialist wine tastings, dine alfresco or alongside the riverbed surrounded by camp fires. Enjoy an all inclusive, five-star experience that begins with a warm welcome and ends with a longing to return.
Kambaku River Sands has received international acclaim for being one of the most frequented safari lodges in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
WHY CHOOSE KAMBAKU RIVER SANDS?
- Owner run and managed – owners on site
- Situated within the White Lion’s territory
- The only lodge with traversing on both the Timbavati and Klaserie Reserves
Kambaku River Sands questions
Where can the vehicles traverse?
This is the only lodge with traversing rights on both the Timbavati and the Klaserie reserves, which widens the ground available on a drive. It also sits within the White Lion's territory, and has become one of the most frequented lodges in the Timbavati.
Can children stay?
Only children of 12 years and older can be accommodated. There are no family suites, though a foldaway bed can be provided if a child is sharing with their parents, so it works best for couples and families with teenagers.
What is covered by the rate?
Two game drives a day, bush walks, the hide, all meals, tea and coffee, house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, the gym and laundry. Curio shop purchases, the spa, transfers and day excursions, a private safari vehicle, gratuities, cellar wines and champagne are excluded. Rates are ZAR 17,500 per person per night for 2026.
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Kambaku River Sands Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 January - 31 December | Thatched chalets | ZAR 17500 |
| 2027 | 1 January - 31 December | Thatched chalets | ZAR 19250 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Kambaku River Sands rates include:
- 2 Game Drives per day
- Bush Walks
- Hide
- Meals, Tea & Coffee
- House Wines, Spirits,
- Beers & Soft Drinks
- Gym
- Laundry
Rates Exclude:
- Curio Shop purchases
- Spa
- Transfers & Day Excursions
- Private Safari Vehicle
- Gratuities
- Cellar Wines & Champagne
Kambaku River Sands questions
Where can the vehicles traverse?
This is the only lodge with traversing rights on both the Timbavati and the Klaserie reserves, which widens the ground available on a drive. It also sits within the White Lion's territory, and has become one of the most frequented lodges in the Timbavati.
Can children stay?
Only children of 12 years and older can be accommodated. There are no family suites, though a foldaway bed can be provided if a child is sharing with their parents, so it works best for couples and families with teenagers.
What is covered by the rate?
Two game drives a day, bush walks, the hide, all meals, tea and coffee, house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, the gym and laundry. Curio shop purchases, the spa, transfers and day excursions, a private safari vehicle, gratuities, cellar wines and champagne are excluded. Rates are ZAR 17,500 per person per night for 2026.
Activities
Child Policy
Regrettably, only children of 12 yrs and older can be accommodated. Please note that there are no family suites, however, a foldaway bed is available should a child wish to share with their parents.
Kambaku River Sands questions
Where can the vehicles traverse?
This is the only lodge with traversing rights on both the Timbavati and the Klaserie reserves, which widens the ground available on a drive. It also sits within the White Lion's territory, and has become one of the most frequented lodges in the Timbavati.
Can children stay?
Only children of 12 years and older can be accommodated. There are no family suites, though a foldaway bed can be provided if a child is sharing with their parents, so it works best for couples and families with teenagers.
What is covered by the rate?
Two game drives a day, bush walks, the hide, all meals, tea and coffee, house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, the gym and laundry. Curio shop purchases, the spa, transfers and day excursions, a private safari vehicle, gratuities, cellar wines and champagne are excluded. Rates are ZAR 17,500 per person per night for 2026.
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