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Kambaku River Lodge

5.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Nkomazi with 3 outdoor pools and spa

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
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Safari
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools and lazy river
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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Ndlulamithi Luxury Suite, River View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mafunyane Luxury Honeymoon Suite

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Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 72 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shawu Luxury River Suite

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Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 72 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shingwedzi Family Suite, 2 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Joao Luxury River Suite, River View

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 72 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kambaku Luxury 2 Bedroom River House

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 300 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
142 Strathmore, Rockvale, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Malelane Golf Club - 15 min drive
  • Malelane Gate - 17 min drive
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 22 min drive
  • Matsamo Cultural Village - 51 min drive
  • Numbi Gate - 76 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Lucy - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Kambaku River Lodge

Adjacent to a golf course, Kambaku River Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Nkomazi. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include 3 outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese, Zulu

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (8 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 15 kilometers*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Wildlife viewing
  • Shopping
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVR
  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Dzombo Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 255 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 690 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 400
  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of ZAR 40 per day
  • Hosted evening meal costs ZAR 325

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Kambaku River Lodge Malelane
Kambaku River Malelane
Kambaku River
Kambaku River Lodge Lodge
Kambaku River Lodge Nkomazi
Kambaku River Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Kambaku River Lodge?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Kambaku River Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kambaku River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kambaku River Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 690 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kambaku River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kambaku River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Kambaku River Lodge also has a lazy river and spa services, as well as a garden.
Does Kambaku River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.
What's the area around Kambaku River Lodge like?
Kambaku River Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Kruger National Park, which is 17 minutes away by car.

Kambaku River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diane, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facility with best in class service.
Keith, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

glendan, 6-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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....
Johan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelletn
My stay was excellent. Friendly staff and very clean place with an excellent view overlooking our room.
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The view was stunning. We saw elephants, giraffe, hippos, crocodiles, warthog.... all from our terrace!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jean Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay!
Had a fabulous stay at Kambaku. Great location for exploring Kruger and other areas of interest. Fantastic animal sightings from the viewing deck! Very comfortable accommodation, warm and welcoming staff who did everything they could to make our stay memorable. Self catering facility but delicious meals available by arrangement - what a treat! Hope to return.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heardwarming hosts and an outstanding location. It was so great to see the buffalos, elephants and giraffs directly from the own terrasse. Leanne and her team are so lovely. Thanks for the great time!
Sonja, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location for Kruger National Park
I was visiting Kruger National Park and Kambaku River Lodge was perfect. While the website described it as a hotel room it was really more like having my own house, or at least half of a house. It had a kitchen, large bedroom, and huge sliding doors that opened to a view of the park. Each night the staff would come and lit a fire and lanterns for each unit. There was also a viewing platform where you could sit and watch for animals. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Meals were available and they also offered assistance with booking tours and restaurant recommendations. Instead of booking a safari I rented a car so I could drive through the park myself. This worked extremely well because I could stay in the park as long as I wanted and wasn't confined to a single lodge. Kambaku River Lodge is near the Malelane gate so this worked extremely well.
Kelly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic location, immaculately kept, amazing friendly staff. Would revisit in a heartbeat. I could spend entire days on that deck watching the wildlife and beautiful scenery.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great lodge should not be missed!
Above expectations- the location provides animal sightings all day- elephants, hippos, crocs, water buffalo- just amazing. And service is top notch, as well as all the meals you can order!
Jodi, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
A great place to stay. Easy access to the park for safaris. Peaceful, safe and quiet place to relax and enjoy the fantastic fauna that Kruger has to offer from your villa.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Place!
Amazing views over the Crocodile River into the Kruger National Park. Shared our sunsets with Hippos, Elephants and Rhinos! Made to feel very welcome.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
JEAN MICHEL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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。
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kurt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Das Paradies am Krüger Nationalpark. Tolle Anlage mit Blick in den Krüger, hier sieht man so einige Tiere
3-night romance trip
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