My wife and I recently spent two unforgettable nights at Kambaku River Lodge and were blown away by the attention to detail when it came to all aspects of the... read more lodge. It's such a comfortable living space that we decided to not even go for game drives in the Kruger National Park, but instead to get up early and enjoy our coffee overlooking the Crocodile River from superbly designed little platforms along the bank of the riverbed. One morning a massive herd of over a hundred buffalo came to drink right in front of us!

We loved the fact that we could self-cater, but can also highly recommend their breakfasts, which were served at your room and were to die for! If you ask me, this is the perfect place to stay for first-time visitors to the Kruger National Park! Just make sure you stay for longer than two days... 🙂 More

  Absolute perfection! Kambaku is a true slice of heaven on earth. From the moment of our arrival to when we sadly had to leave we had the most wonderful stay.... read more The location is totally stunning, set directly on the Crocodile River looking across into Kruger National Park. Talk about wow factor! The wildlife (safely) on your doorstep is beyond description... loads of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, baboons, warthogs, antelopes, and one night even lions! And that's just to name a few. What makes it even more special is the staff, who are all extremely friendly and attentive, looking after your every want and need. The rooms are lovingly designed and extremely comfortable. Outside, the gardens are just gorgeous! The landscaping is really something special. Also worth noting, we spent 3 days at Kambaku leaving only once for a game drive (awesome!), so we were able to enjoy several home-cooked meals, all of which were delicious! We so enjoyed spending each evening outside of our suite, relaxing around our very own wood fire, with the symphony of hippos as our soundtrack. I never wanted to leave and very much look forward to returning someday! Thank you to Leanne, Martha, Dennis, Anzelle, Elvis, and all the rest for making our stay so beautiful, relaxing, and above all else memorable! More

  Such a beautiful place right on the water! We could see hippos right from the deck. The rooms are well appointed, and the staff is SUPER accommodating. We were able... read more to see all of the big 5 a couple of times over, thanks to our awesome safari guide Elvis (arranged directly through Kambaku). Leanne (owner) is beyond friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

  Kambaku exceeded all our expectations (which were high)! Truly amazing setting with incredible game viewing from the verandah, pool and deck. Fantasy service, impeccably clean and well kept, and all... read more the staff were lovely. Elvis was a great ranger and Leanne runs an amazing place....More

  It was luxury and very kind, the best we had on our journey . We Shaw so many animals, the Garden was very Fine, the accomodation great, the Food excellence... read more and the staff very friendly. We will be back surely

  We stayed in 2 different rooms as the river front rooms weren’t available the first night. It was set behind and was very expensive compared to the experience in the... read more rooms with view.
Leanne’s hospitality is great. Service is run uniquely here with any orders or requests being Whatsapp’d through.
Sunset on the deck is just beautiful. Fires are set at each room/‘villa’ each evening and meals are served privately on each veranda.