Does Kambaku River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Kambaku River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kambaku River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM–midnight for a fee of ZAR 400.

Does Kambaku River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 690 per person applies.

Where is Kambaku River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Malelane Gate and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Leopard Creek Country Club.

Kambaku River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ari

2025/7/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is phenomenal! Beautiful property with great river views with awesome wildlife sightings.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

2025/6/19

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. Every aspect of it is top notch, from the food and accomodation to the incredible location and staff. Recommend to everybody.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

2023/12/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location, luxurious peaceful stay

The location is wonderful with game regularly visiting the river from the Kruger opposite. When we arrived, about a dozen elephant were wading across and hippo were wallowing. The rooms each have their own private terraces where fires are lit each night, and open up into a lovely common area where birds and the 3 incumbent nyala are encouraged. Meals are served on your terrace, ask if you want tea or coffee delivered with breakfast rather than make your own from the room tray. Rooms are comfortable, it's about 15min drive to Melelane gate.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

2023/8/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kambuka River Lodge S.A

We stayed at Kambuka 30th July for 3 Nights celebrating our 30 year anniversary and can honestly say this Lodge is worth every one of its 5 Stars - its Pure Luxury. The Location, service, food, staff, rooms and grounds are Truly Exceptional. The WOW factor you get as you enter the lodge is one that will remain with us for years to come, Likewise the room is probably the best room we have ever stayed in. We also went on a game drive in Kruger with Elvis 'The Driver' and again this exceeded all our expectations The elephants, crocodiles and Hippos were regular visitors to Kambuka Lodge - Literally came up to the lodges viewing platform and this is a sight to behold. That personal touch you receive from all staff is one that sets this lodge aside from others Honestly this lodge is wonderful and one we will absolutely be returning to. You have to see this Lodge to believe luxury of this quality exists Thank you so much Kambuka for a wonderful stay Ian and Katrina - UK

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

2025/11/11

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was beyond our wildest expectations. A stay forever etched in our hearts.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

2023/6/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent facility with best in class service.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moritz

2016/12/8

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply amazing!

This place is simply incredible - The houses are nicely decorated, fully equipped and very comfortable! Leanne and Martha are both lovely and always helpful. We saw elephants, buffalos and hippos right from the deck on the premises. Even though you are not technically in the park (and don't pay the park fee each day unless you enter) you are right at its border and can see animals at the river just in front. We are very happy we found this place and would definitively like to come back.

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MICHEL

2024/1/17

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hébergement de très haut niveau bien situé avec vue sur le fleuve crocodile river et le Kruger personnel parfait ainsi que la cuisine quatrième séjour réussi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Johan

2021/6/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was Great! We’ve booked the self catering facility However, i think it needs to be clearer that you can have full board as well..even in the self catering unit At the price charged , i would expect a stocked fridge.... No questipon asked....

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

2021/2/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelletn

My stay was excellent. Friendly staff and very clean place with an excellent view overlooking our room.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2020/12/22

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

のんびりするにはぴったりの場所

プール付のお部屋に2泊滞在しました。ロッジの部屋から見える川にはカバやウォーターボックなどの動物が見られ、椅子に座ってのんびりするだけでも最高の時間でした！クルーガーは今回が初めてでしたが、チェックイン時にゲームドライブに参加したいと伝えると、翌朝のロッジ主催のゲームドライブをブッキングしてくれました。しかし、朝のゲームドライブ後に夜も参加したいと伝えるとフルブッキングだったので、予定が決まっている方は事前に予約した方が良さそうです。朝食は朝のゲームドライブに行く場合、パックして前日の夜に渡してもらえます。朝食、ディナーともにボリュームもちょうど良く、美味しかったです！ただ、配膳してくれる方に英語がたまに通じなかったり、スタッフのサービスにばらつきがあるように感じました。全体的にはお部屋、プールも綺麗で、心地の良い滞在でした。

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

2020/3/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

A really beautiful place. We felt very welcome from the first minute. Breakfast and dinner are served on your own terrace. Everything tasted great. The fire in the fire bowl made the dinner very atmospheric. Unfortunately we didn't have time to go on a safari. We would love to come back.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2020/3/9

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolutely fantastic. A beautifully designed, maintained and serviced property on the banks of the Crocodile River, running along the southern boundary of the stunning Kruger National Park. Leanne and her delightful team provide a first class service, complete tranquility and privacy. Food served in your private residence is delicious and plentiful, rooms and grounds are immaculate. We spent 2 nights here and one day lounging in our private pool, watching buffalo, hippo, deer and unidentified animals drinking and playing in the river all day. A truly fantastic place that I recommend without hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2020/3/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a treat to stay at Kambaku River Lodge. The ritual for breakfast and dinner is very special, with food arriving to the beat of a drum, a fire pit blazing and a lantern lit table, on your patio. The food was excellent and the fillet steak to die for...melt in your mouth. We were lucky to see hippos in the river and another day a herd of elephants. We also spotted a buffalo, kudu and a family of warthogs as well as the usual herd of impalas that graze each day. The viewing platforms are terrific, with comfortable camp chairs and umbrella. Safaris into Kruger National Park are available if you wish to venture further than this piece of paradise. Bird feeders on the lawn attract all sorts of colourful birds with characteristics to amaze. We had the honeymoon suite with its private dipping pool. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds very comfortable and luxurious.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2020/2/6

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The view was stunning. We saw elephants, giraffe, hippos, crocodiles, warthog.... all from our terrace!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

2019/12/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing Short of Excellent

Our stay at Kambaku was absolutely magnificent! Leanne and her wonderful staff kept this place pristine and catered to all of our needs. We loved the food, the wine, the grounds, the friends we made, and of course mother nature. Stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/11/18

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly team to take care of you. Excellent eye to detail all little things taken care of to make your stay as easy and relaxing as possible. Beautiful setting overlooking the river into the park.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/11/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Das Paradies am Krüger Nationalpark. Tolle Anlage mit Blick in den Krüger, hier sieht man so einige Tiere

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/10/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Prachtige plek tegenover het Kruger Park (de Crocodile river ligt er tussen). Prachtige ruime kamer inclusief volledig ingerichte keuken en prachtige badkamer. Ontbijt en evt. lunch/diner worden op je eigen veranda geserveerd. En gastvrij en lief personeel!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/8/4

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For anyone with an interest in wildlife this is a must, a real gem with a wonderful owner and lovely staff who give you a fantastic reception. Nothing is too much trouble and everyone is so friendly. If you do not want to go into the Krugar all the time you can see plenty of wildlife sitting in the garden. A place you will always want to go back to.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Giovanna

2019/7/15

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Show de Horror! Nunca passei tanto nervoso!

Parecia filme de terror! Reservei esse hotel para passar minha lua de mel e foi um show de horror! Vou descrever algumas coisas pelas quais passei. 1)Longe de tudo: o hotel fica há proximadamente 40 minutos do aeroporto internacional do Kruger. Você precisa pegar uma estrada de terra, passar por umas fazendas para chegar no hotel. Super afastado de tudo! Por ser uma cidade pequena não há taxis e nem uber, somente transfers que custam caríssimo! SE VOCÊS NÃO FOREM ALUGAR CARRO, NEM VENHAM! 2) ME COBRARAM POR UM SAFARI QUE NÃO FIZ! Teve um dia que nós queríamos marcar um safari e pedimos para a dona do hotel agendar. A resposta dela foi que ela já tinha agendado. Como que ela agenda antes de nós pedirmos? Super estranho! Depois desta resposta dela, perguntei se aceitavam o cartão American Express e ela disse que não. Diante dessa resposta eu falei pra ela que então precisava cancelar o safari pois eu não tinha outro cartão, nem uma quantidade grande de dinheiro vivo para pagar safari + hotel. A resposta dela foi: Infelizmente eu já reservei e agora vocês vão ter que pagar! E ainda me disse que se eu quisesse ela me levava no banco pra sacar dinheiro! Como assim??? Eu cancelei com umas 10 horas de antecedência! ! E como que ela me marca um safari antes mesmo de eu pedir? 3) No hotel não servem almoço! Passei fome! Funcionários mal educados! Lugar longe de tudo! Não tem taxi nem uber na cidade! HORRIVEL

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/5/11

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

super Lage, super nettes Personal, super saubere Zimmer und Ausstattung, super Frühstück. Kann unbedingt weiter empfehlen.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

YUKO

2019/5/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

本当に快適な宿！

クルーガー国立公園とは川を挟んで対岸に位置する広大な敷地に点在する、２棟式のコテージ。部屋は広く解放的で、ディナーは外の半野外空間でサバンナの空気を感じながら取ることができる。夜は一部屋一部屋に篝火を焚いてくれて、古きアフリカンサファリの気分。コーヒーを片手に目の前の雄大な景色を見ることができる、至福の時を過ごすことができた。この宿にはフロントがなく、到着とチェックアウトの時には直接部屋で行う。 HPにはチェックイン時間が１８時までとなっているが、連絡しておけば大丈夫。チェックアウトも臨機応変に対応してくれ、ゲストの利便性を第一に考えてくれるホスピタリティは素晴らしい。全員が評価１０をつけるのには本当に納得の宿だった。次には一週間くらい、何もせずに滞在してみたい。自炊設備があるが、夕食も出してくれる。前もって確認すると良い。ネルスプロイト空港への送迎や、各種エクスカーションも手配してくれる。余談だが、サファリはレンタカーを借りて自分で周っても良いが、ガイド同士で動物の目撃情報を交換して連れて行ってくれるので、ガイド付きツアーをオススメする。

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris

2019/3/19

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Tiere aus dem Krüger Park spazieren direkt vor der Terasse vorbei...großartig

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2019/1/27

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisch!!! Wir kommen nächstes Jahr wieder. Personal klasse, Zimmer klasse, Aussicht der Tiere klasse, Essen klasse, .....

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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